Providence, Compassus Collaborate in Home-Based Care
Providence at Home & Compassus seek to ensure access to care & improve care delivery

RENTON, Washington & BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western United States, and Compassus, a national provider of integrated home-based care services, announced an agreement to form a joint venture in home health, hospice, community-based palliative care and private duty caregiving services.

Modivcare, Tenovi Partner With Adherium’s ‘Hailie Smart’ Inhalers
The partnership intends to advance respiratory care, lower hospitalizations & cut costs for its users

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—Modivcare Inc., a technology-enabled health care service and integrated supportive care solutions company, has partnered with Tenovi, a cellular-connected remote monitoring solutions company, to deliver Adherium’s “Hailie Smart” inhalers. Modivcare, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Valued Relationships, Inc.


Integrated Home Care Services Announces New Chief Medical Officer
Ajani Nimmagadda welcomed as chief medical officer following the company’s expansion of in-home care services

MIRAMAR, Florida—Integrated Home Care Services, Inc. (IHCS), an independent benefit manager of home health, durable medical equipment and home infusion services, has named Ajani Nimmagadda as its new chief medical officer. In this role, Nimmagadda intends to lead the company’s clinical and medical management.

NHIA Comments on CMS Home Health Proposed Rule
The National Home Infusion Association made comments on the proposed rule for home health, home infusion therapy & intravenous immune globulin services

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), a trade association representing infusion companies and providers, commented on a proposed rule on Medicare home health (HH) programs from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Michigan Bill Allows Homecare Workers to Unionize
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:

Aloe Care Health Launches New Health Care Provider Division
The new division aims to meet the demand from health care

WASHINGTON—Aloe Care Health has launched a new division, Aloe Care Health Solutions, to address the needs of health care organizations serving older adults, such as Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, home health and senior living. The announcement was made at the Medical Alert Monitoring Association conference in Washington D.C.


Cardinal Health Opens Distribution Center in South Carolina
The new center in Greenville aims to expand nationwide distribution network & support home health care growth

DUBLIN, Ohio—Cardinal Health (CAH) announced the opening of a new distribution center in Greenville, South Carolina, which will focus on its at-Home Solutions business. The new distribution center is expected to add roughly 200 jobs to the region over time. CAH at-Home Solutions provides home health care medical supplies and helps customers across the nation manage their medical supply needs, including those who have chronic or critical medical conditions.