WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2021)—On April 21, the Biden Administration announced, as part of its goal to get more Americans vaccinated, that it is calling on all employers to provide paid time off for employees to recover from any side effects of the vaccine. The administration also announced a tax credit to offset the costs of providing leave.
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OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (April 22, 2021)—Fifty workers misclassified as independent contractors by an Oliver Springs, Tennesee home health care service provider received a total of $358,675 in back wages to resolve overtime violations found in a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 22, 2021)—Always Compassionate Home Care (ACHC) is excited to announce that it acquired Wellness Home Care of Goshen, New York, at the end of last year (2020). Wellness Home Care is being operated by ACHC under a management agreement that was recently approved by the Department of Health. During this change of ownership process, and as part of the management agreement, Wellness Home Care will retain its caregivers and name.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 22, 2021) – BrightSpring Health Services recently completed the acquisition of Abode Healthcare.
Abode Healthcare is a provider of home health and hospice services. Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, Abode provides home health and hospice care in 12 states through 41 branches. In combination with BrightSpring’s existing home health and hospice business, the company’s expanded footprint in the segment now spans 17 states.
HARLINGEN, Texas (April 22, 2021)—A Texas man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy at the Merida Group, a chain of hospice and home health agencies throughout Texas, to falsely convince thousands of patients with long-term incurable diseases they had less than six months to live in order to enroll the patients in hospice programs for which they were otherwise unqualified, thereby increasing revenue to the company.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (April 20, 2021)—Traditions Health, LLC, a national hospice and home health provider, announced the transition of Bryan Wolfe from his current role as president and CEO, effective April 12th. Wolfe will continue to serve as a member of the Traditions Health board of directors. Wolfe will also continue to support the development efforts of Traditions going forward.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 20, 2021)—WellSky, a global health and community care technology company, announced that Akash Raj has joined WellSky as chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. With extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies, Raj has a proven track record of providing operational and financial leadership that drives value creation.
CARY, N.C. (April 19, 2021)—As the number of people affected by serious illnesses continues to rise, many patients are turning to palliative care to cope with pain and better manage their conditions. Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) recognizes the growing value of these services and is launching a Palliative Care Accreditation program to advance quality of care and improve patient outcomes.
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (April 14, 2021)—Pediatric Home Service (PHS), an independent comprehensive homecare provider, announced the expansion of the Infusion Nursing & Pharmacy service to include the full state of WI.
FT. WORTH, Texas (April 14, 2021)—Jet Health Inc., a regional provider of home health and hospice services, announced the acquisition of Hospice de la Luz, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based hospice company. The acquisition marks Jet Health’s third hospice-related acquisition and furthers the company’s strategy to add this offering to the current home health markets it serves.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (April 14, 2021)—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, announced new enhancements to its data analytics solution for home health.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2021)—The House of Representatives passed an amended version of H.R. 1868 on April 12, extending the pause on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the remainder of 2021.
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MIRAMAR, Fla. (April 12, 2021)—onehome, a leader in post-acute home-based care (PAHC), is partnering with Devoted Health, one of the fastest-growing Medicare Advantage companies in the United States, to expand care to Devoted Health's members in Arizona, Ohio and San Antonio, Texas.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (April 8, 2021)—Wilshire Health and Community Services welcomes Madeline Thompson as its Clinical Director of Home Health and Hospice. This new role will include clinical oversight, management and development of critical services and programs at Wilshire Home Health and Wilshire Hospice.
BURKBURNETT, Texas (April 8, 2021)—HomeWell Care Services a non-medical in-home care provider, announced the relaunch of their foundational Life Enrichment & Activities Program (LEAP). The program aims to provide enrichment in clients’ homes enhancing care beyond the typical assistance with activities of daily living.
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DETROIT, Mich. (April 5, 2021)—ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, is providing training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiving Training Series. The free monthly 30-minute live virtual training is designed to expand a caregiver’s skills, provide practical field tips for client care, and attract new people to the caregiving field. An attendee does not need to be employed by ComForCare to attend.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (April 5, 2021) — Encompass Health Corp. has announced that April Anthony has decided to step down as CEO of its home health and hospice business effective mid-June 2021
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (April 2, 2021)—Advocate Aurora Enterprises has announced its acquisition of Senior Helpers, a national leader in homecare and wellness offerings for seniors.
