KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—LivTech, a provider of health care tech solutions specifically designed for long-term post-acute care, announced the acquisition of Alora Healthcare Systems, a developer of cloud-based, AI-enhanced home health care software.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a global health and community care technology and services company, announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to embed advanced AI capabilities into WellSky CarePort solutions with a focus on improving the accuracy and reliability of provider directory data used in post-acute care discharge decisions.
WASHINGTON—The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently sent a letter to UnitedHealthcare, raising concerns about the use of Synapse Health for durable medical equipment (DME) fulfillment for continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy. The letter outlined member‑reported issues affecting patient access to care and clinical workflows.
TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida—Chapters Health System, a national organization that focuses on chronic illness and also a nonprofit hospice provider, announced its first National Conversation on Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care hosted by the Chapters Health Foundation on April 21 in Tysons, Virginia.
MIRAMAR, Florida—In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16), VITAS Healthcare, a national provider of end-of-life care, said it is calling on Americans to take an important step: document their health care goals and wishes before a crisis occurs.
DALLAS—The 2026 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), an annual conference for care-at-home providers and leaders hosted by Axxess, will discuss the role of AI and the growing complexities facing the care at home industry.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to accelerate patient access to medical device technologies that reduce hospital readmission through the Reducing Readmissions through Device Innovation for the Home (READI-Home) Innovation Challenge.
PHILADELPHIA—BAYADA Home Health Care, a national independent nonprofit home health care provider, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 2026 Innovators. Notably, BAYADA is the only homecare organization recognized, distinguishing it among hospitals, tech giants and health systems.
CANTON, Massachusetts—CareConnect, a provider of mobile-first care workforce technology, announced the launch of CareConsortium (careconsortium.health)—a national eLearning consortium purpose-built for post-acute care. CareConsortium is available now across all 50 states, with multi-language support. Health care organizations can sign up at careconsortium.health.
TROY, Michigan—Graham Healthcare Group, an affiliate of Graham Holdings Company, has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award winner for the third consecutive year.
According to USA TODAY, the Top Workplaces Award recognizes organizations that have created people-first cultures and workplace environments that value employee listening and engagement.
