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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 23, 2021)—Bipartisan legislation introduced in the United States Senate would ease, standardize and speed the process of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans.

LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2021)—In honor of National Home Care & Hospice Month, Tapcheck, a fintech platform focused on improving employee financial wellness, has collaborated with Visiting Angels and Always Best Care, among other homecare industry players.
 

DENVER (November 15, 2021)—InnovAge Holding Corp., a provider of comprehensive health care programs to frail dual-eligible seniors, announced that its board of directors has appointed Patrick Blair as president effective Dec. 1, 2021.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (November 10, 202)—OnShift, a provider of human capital management software for post-acute care and senior living, announced the launch of a new initiative that will provide integrated access to third-party caregiver marketplaces from within OnShift’s workforce management suite.

MIAMI (November 9, 2021)—Papa, a curated platform of companionship and support for older adults, families, and other vulnerable populations, announced the close of their Series D funding. The $150 million raised will help address social determinants of health, including loneliness and isolation, for older Americans and others who stand to benefit from companionship and everyday assistance.

BOSTON (November 5, 2021)—HouseWorks, an independent homecare company, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Connected Home Care, a homecare provider serving Medicaid, dual-eligible and private pay clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts. The company expects to close the acquisition by Dec. 31, 2021.

ST. LOUIS (November 4, 2021)—Centene Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake in U.S. Medical Management, LLC (USMM) to Rubicon Founders; Valtruis, a WCAS company; Oak HC/FT; and HLM Venture Partners. Centene will retain a minority stake in USMM.

RICHMOND HILL, N.Y. (November 2, 2021)—AlayaCare, a global homecare software company, announced it has acquired Delta Health Technologies, a provider of specialized home health solutions. The acquisition of Delta Health Technologies extends AlayaCare’s position as a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology in the U.S. home health market.

NEW YORK (October 27, 2021)—Patients with language barriers who are receiving home health care are at an increased risk for hospital readmission, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies.
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 22, 2021)—The RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage) Family Caregiving Advisory Council recently delivered to Congress key recommendations to support the millions of unpaid family caregivers that support older adults and people with disabilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new “one-stop shop” for state Medicaid agencies and stakeholders on medicaid.gov to advance transparency and innovation for home- and community-based services.

BURKBURNETT, Texas (October 21, 2021)—HomeWell Care Services, a network of nonmedical in-home care providers, has launched the Palliative Care Support and Hospice Care Support programs to programs offer clients a personalized schedule of in-home care and companionship that complements their palliative or hospice care plan, relieves family members from the demands of caregiving, and gives clients and families the peace of mind needed to focus on quality time together. 
 

SAN JOSE, Calif. (October 21, 2021)—OnSkyHealth International makes its company debut with the introduction of SkyPad, a virtual care solution that provides continuous contact-free vital sign sensing with an optional emergency alert and calling service. SkyPad uses machine learning (ML), powered by OnSkyHealth’s proprietary and custom sensor technology, to accurately sense and monitor users’ vital signs, sleep quality and body motions.

CHICAGO (October 13, 2021)—Help at Home, a provider of in-home, person-centered care for seniors, announced the closing of two acquisitions in late September 2021: Pennsylvania-based Meridius Health and Georgia-based Altamaha HomeCare's nonskilled business. Meridius Health and Altamaha add a combined 300 passionate and caring field employees/caregivers serving more than 320 clients in need of homecare in the Lancaster and Southeast Georgia areas.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (October 12, 2021)—Addus HomeCare, a provider of comprehensive homecare and support services, has joined the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) in support of the Flex for Checks program that aims to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among those living in medically underserved communities.

Washington, D.C. (October 8, 2021)—The Choose Home Care Act of 2021 has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Introduced by Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and James Comer (R-Kentucky), the bipartisan legislation is designed to increase access to home health care following hospitalization for eligible Medicare beneficiaries by offering a safe, high-quality post-acute option for nursing home level services in the home.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 8, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the annual update of the Post-Acute Care and Hospice Provider Public Use File (PAC PUF) with data for 2019. The PAC PUF now has data available for years 2013-2019.