The FDA’s Center for Devices & Radiological Health (CDRH) introduced a virtual Idea Lab to help reimagine how medical technologies can be incorporated into homecare

SILVER SPRING, Maryland—The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), a product center of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that aims to protect and promote public health, announced the launch of its Idea Lab as part of its home as a health care hub initiative.

The foundation’s cancer fund intends to assist with out-of-pocket homecare & DME costs

GERMANTOWN, Maryland—The HealthWell Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for underinsured Americans, announced it has opened a new fund that aims to assist with out-of-pocket costs for cancer homecare services and durable medical equipment (DME).

The company rebranded to reflect the CareGivers of America name & to honor the South Florida region it serves

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida—Florida First Senior Home Care announced it has changed its company name to “CareGivers of America.” The name change intends to reflect the company’s relationship with the South Florida homecare company that has served more than 650 clients throughout the region.

The location’s owners, a local couple, aim to bring compassion & comprehensive senior care to North San Diego

ENCINITAS, California—A Place At Home, a senior-focused homecare provider franchise, announced the opening of its fourth California location, A Place At Home Encinitas. Local couple Joscelyn Perez-Van Valzah and Sam Van Valzah opened the location, through which they intend to serve North County San Diego.

The New York homecare provider becomes the first agency in the U.S. with the Certified Parkinson Disease Care accreditation

PEEKSKILL, New York—Angels on Call Homecare, a homecare services provider, announced it has achieved the Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) business accreditation from the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance), making it the first licensed homecare service agency in the United States to earn the accreditation.


The “GoHomeWell” care program has been updated to focus on reduced hospital readmissions

BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Care Services, an in-home care services provider, announced the relaunch of its “GoHomeWell” post-medical care program. The revamped program, which was initially launched in 2019, aims to provide franchise owners with advanced tools, resources and data-tracking capabilities to deliver outcomes-driven care and strengthen partnerships with health care providers.

The acquisition intends to increase the company's homecare presence in Florida

CHICAGO— Help at Home, a national provider of in-home personal care services, announced the acquisition of Caregiver Services Inc. (CSI), a caregiver referral services provider. Help at Home said the acquisition aims to expand its homecare presence in Florida, as well as its Medicaid managed care programs and homecare services for aging seniors.

Senate passed bills 790 & 791, which restores homecare worker rights to form unions

LANSING, Michigan—Homecare workers in Michigan achieved a new victory in fighting for their rights, as the House of Representatives voted “yes” on Senate Bills 790 and 791, which will improve homecare jobs and services in the state.

Senate Bills 790 and 791 improve the working conditions and rights of homecare workers in Michigan. These bills will:

Home health and home care consultancy Corcoran Consulting Group LLC, has promoted two of its team members to leadership positions within the organization

NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut—Home health and home care consultancy Corcoran Consulting Group LLC, has promoted two of its team members to leadership positions within the organization.

National home care provider to open a location in Alameda

CINCINNATI, Ohio—FirstLight Home Care, a provider of homecare services, will open a new location in Alameda, California later this year. The office, which is set to open in December, will be owned and operated by Nicole Freeman.

Over the past 15 years, Freeman has contributed to the marketing efforts of several Fortune 500 companies. She is a marketing professional who holds a bachelor of arts degree from UC Berkeley, as well as an MBA from Georgetown University.