ALEXANDRIA, Virginia and WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) announced two new leadership roles to expand its advocacy team: Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs and Vice President of Research & Analytics. The Alliance said these additions underscore its core commitment to advocating for policies that support care-at-home providers and protect and expand access to care for America’s growing aging population.

KISTA, Sweden—The Board of Directors at Permobil has appointed Chuck Witkowski, currently president of Permobil Americas, as the new chief executive officer of Permobil. Witkowski will assume his position on July 1, 2025, succeeding Bengt Thorsson, who is stepping down after seven years as CEO.

MARLBOROUGH, Massachusetts & YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel—Lifeward Ltd., a medical technology company, announced that Mark Grant has been appointed as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective June 2, 2025. Larry Jasinski, Lifeward’s outgoing CEO, will serve as Co-CEO and, as previously announced, will serve in an advisory capacity until the end of June to assist with the transition, and thereafter on an as-needed basis through the end of 2025.

PRINCETON, New Jersey—Nearly half of the states in the U.S. (48%) are on the brink of an unpaid family caregiving emergency, according to findings released from a new study conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka). The study shows unpaid family caregiving is either “critical” or at “high risk” in 24 states.

MARIETTA, Georgia—John Sullivan, a seasoned business leader, has opened Next Day Access Atlanta Metro North, a mission-driven franchise providing mobility and accessibility solutions for seniors, veterans, and individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—BAYADA Home Health Care, a nonprofit home health care provider announced the release of its 2024 Annual Report.

CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp., a U.S.-based home medical equipment provider focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced that it received an unsolicited nonbinding and conditional and indicative proposal from Forager Capital Management, LLC (FCM) to acquire 100% of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares at a price of $3.10 per common share (the nonbinding proposal).

WASHINGTON—House Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on Thursday morning after an overnight session with a vote of 215 votes to 214. The sweeping bill is being criticized by homecare industry organizations, with some saying it could harm millions of older adults who rely on at-home care. 

MIAMI—A foreign national was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $3.2 million through a sham durable medical equipment (DME) company.

DALLAS—Homecare Homebase SM (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, announced the opening of its Customer Award nominations, which recognizes its customers in the home-based care industry for exceptional care and innovation.