Hamilton was a longtime advocate in the homecare sector and recently stepped down as head of the Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Michael Hamilton, a longtime advocate in the homecare sector and the recently retired executive director of the Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association (ADMEA), has died. 

Hamilton served the home medical equipment (HME) industry for more than 50 years before he died on November 23, 2025, ADMEA said in a statement. He officially retired from his leadership role October 31. 

The Deptartment of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General published a report that found Medicare overpayments for CGMs

The Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and supplies acquisition cost. In the report, "Medicare Payments for Continuous Glucose Monitors and Supplies Exceeded Supplier Costs and Retail Market Prices, Indicating Medicare Can Save At Least Tens of Millions of Dollars in One Year," the OIG recommends that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seek payment reductions for CGMs and supplies.

The 'Lights of Love' holiday campaign delivers LED candles with a heartfelt message to seniors during the holiday season

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care (EHC), a provider of in-home care services and member of the Evive Brands family, announced the launch of its inaugural “Lights of Love” campaign. This new annual tradition aims to bring warmth and connection to seniors during the holiday season through the gesture of delivering a glowing LED candle and a heartfelt message to clients across the nation.

Interim HealthCare Inc. has expanded in South Carolina with its new co-owners Gary & Clemons Cooper

SUNRISE, Florida—Interim HealthCare Inc., a provider of home health and staffing services, announced an expansion in South Carolina, backed by Gary Cooper, a longtime South Carolina health care entrepreneur and co-founder of Palmetto Infusion Services. Alongside his son and business partner, Clemons Cooper, they will oversee operations across Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Florence, Kershaw, Lee, Marlboro, Sumter and Williamsburg counties.

The WellSky 2025 Evolution of Care Report shows several challenges for home health care providers

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology and services company, released its fourth annual Evolution of Care report. The 2025 report draws on industry trends and data from the WellSky national network of more than 2,500 hospitals, accountable care organizations (ACOs) and physician practices, as well as 130,000 post-acute, home and community care providers.