OMAHA, Nebraska—Caretech, a family-owned homecare provider with over 26 years of experience, announced the acquisition of Quality Home Health Care, a Wyoming-based homecare agency that has served its community since 2001.
DAVIE, Florida—Jewish Family Home Care, a not-for-profit agency, announced it has partnered with MedBetterHealth, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model participant, to expand access to home-based dementia care for patients and caregivers across South Florida.
BOSTON—CareAcademy, a provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, announced the general availability of Shared Training History, the first capability launched as part of its broader CareSync by CareAcademy product vision.
CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. announced it has acquired a full-service durable medical equipment (DME) provider that is wholly owned by Ballad Health. Ballad Health is an integrated health system comprised of 20 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice. Ballad Health serves 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.
In the days following passage of President Donald Trump’s spending cuts and tax breaks bill, homecare advocates and others in health care have spoken out against it, saying it could threaten patients and access to care.
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) said in a released statement it is “deeply troubled” by the passing of the legislation.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—According to a recent survey, Americans are signaling a shift in what it means to live a fulfilling life, with many preferring independence over longevity without self-sufficiency. While seniors, in particular, maintain an optimistic outlook on aging, they face significant challenges as they grow older, including financial strain, anxiety about future mental health and persistent negative cultural attitudes toward aging.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced a new philanthropic giving program that aims to give back several million dollars to the Western North Carolina community over the next five years.
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana—Viemed Healthcare, Inc., an in-home clinical care provider of post-acute respiratory health care equipment and services in the United States, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Illinois-based Lehan's Medical Equipment (Lehan) for a base purchase price of $26 million, subject to customary adjustments, plus estimated contingent payments of $2.2 million.
LOS ANGELES—Raccoon Media Group, organizers of the Abilities Expo held annually in seven cities across the United States, announced new collaborations with various associations to create thought-leadership, education and networking among industry professionals in the disability sector.
Working in partnership with multiple organizations and associations, the three-tier program will focus on delivering insights, expanding market access and driving business growth.
EAGLE, Idaho—The Pennant Group, Inc., the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, homecare and senior living companies, announces the acquisition of the home health agency, GrandCare Health Services. The newly acquired agency, to be known as GrandCare Home Health, provides services in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties in California, and broadens Pennant’s service area in the region.
