WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 20, 2017)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule November 16, that includes a number of changes that, if finalized, will ensure that Part D Medicare enrollees have access to more affordable prescription drugs and more robust prescription drug coverage at the pharmacy they prefer. The rule also gives health plans a new tool to combat the opioid crisis.

Almost Family and LHC Group to Merge
The merger will create a nationwide provider of in-home health care services with a long track record of sucessfully partnering with hospitals and health systems. (Nasdaq/Globe Newswire)

ATLANTA (November 16, 2017)—LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced its LexisNexis 2017 Top 100 Home Health and Hospice Agencies Rankings. The rankings provide home health and hospice services companies with market landscape information to help them better understand their market position, dynamics and environment for potential M&A activity and growth for their businesses.

CINCINNATI (November 15, 2017) – FirstLight Home Care, a provider of non-medical homecare, was listed by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 100 Franchises for Veterans in 2017.

The list features award-winning franchises whose veteran franchisees have shown a high level of satisfaction with the business, considering factors such as training and support, leadership and financial opportunity.

Via AAHomecare, WASHINGTON, D.C.

EXETER, Penn. (November 15, 2017)—Quantum Rehab recently hosted its 2017 Design Forums for Rehab Professionals. During this series of two-day events, clinicians from across the U.S. met to share ways to create better clinical outcomes through product and service innovations.