WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that sets Medicare hospice payment rates 2.6% higher in 2026. Hospices that don’t meet quality standards would be penalized four percentage points, leading to a 1.4% reduction over 2025’s payment rate.
AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a provider of health care revenue cycle and technology solutions, has announced its merger with Pinnacle, a provider in home infusion and ambulatory infusion center (AIC) services. This alignment expands ACU-Serve's service capacity, offering clients a comprehensive and scalable solution for infusion services.
GOLETA, California—Inogen, Inc., a medical technology company offering respiratory products for use in the homecare setting, announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. On the same day, the company will host a conference call at 2 p.m. PT/ 5 p.m. ET.
WILMINGTON, Massachusetts—DASCO Home Medical Equipment (DASCO HME) expanded its national footprint to Massachusetts with a 3,400-square-foot office in the city of Wilmington.
Founded in Ohio in 1987, DASCO offers a range of respiratory therapy and durable medical equipment, including oxygen, non-invasive ventilation and mobility support products. The family-owned firm operates more than 30 locations across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Florida.
Gary Sergott felt weary all the time. “I’d get tired, short of breath, a sort of malaise,” he said. He was cold even on warm days and looked pale with dark circles under his eyes.
CHICAGO—The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) hosted its inaugural event, the 2025 Alliance Financial Summit, July 27-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Summit brought together financial leaders from across the care at home community, with expert-led sessions, peer collaboration and insights into market shifts and emerging technologies.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia—Parkwood Home Care, a provider of personalized in-home senior care, announced it has been named a recipient of the Best Home Care Agency Award 2025 by Click 360 Awards.
Founded by Lorna MacMillan, Parkwood Home Care offers hourly companion care, 24-hour live-in support and specialized dementia services.
Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn or a spinal cord injury, among other conditions. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are offered in a variety of settings, including at hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and at home. It’s crucial to identify a high-quality, safe option with professionals experienced in treating your condition.
BRADENTON, Florida—Hoveround Mobility Solutions (HMS), a manufacturer of personal mobility solutions, has announced a partnership with Merits Health Products USA to enhance manufacturing efficiency, optimize supply chain operations and expand product offerings.
WESTMINSTER, Colorado—Care Matters Registry, a nurse-led home health referral agency, has launched a service in Colorado that connects individuals and families with thoroughly vetted, independent caregivers. The business said the personalized matching model aims to improve access to high-quality, compassionate care while also honoring the autonomy and well-being of caregivers.
FRISCO, Texas—Soleo Health, a national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced it achieved accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for four pharmacy services: specialty pharmacy, with a distinction in rare diseases and orphan drugs, ambulatory infusion centers, home infusion therapy and infusion pharmacy.
ACHC offers a suite of solutions that align with the broad range of focused and general services provided by pharmacies.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Management will host a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and business activities with analysts and investors.
INDIANAPOLIS—The board of directors of Elevance Health announced that Steve Collis, a global health care executive, will join the company’s board, effective Monday, Aug. 1. He will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committees, aiming to further enhance the board’s industry expertise and financial oversight capabilities.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced the appointment of Tina Culbreth as director of compliance.
SALT LAKE CITY—JQ Medical, a provider of diabetes supplies and patient support services, announced the appointment of Ryan Schorr as chief executive officer and to its board of directors. Schorr succeeds Matt Gallagher and will lead the company through its next phase of growth.
Recently, Right at Home honored 13 individuals who exceeded expectations in fulfilling the company’s mission to improve the quality of life for its clients. Kay Tau, a Right at Home caregiver in Palo Alto, California, was recognized as the National Caregiver of the Year.
According to Right at Home, Tau stood out among more than 19,000 caregivers for her ability to create impactful experiences unique to the person in her care.
SAVANNAH, Georgia—OneWell Health Care, a provider of home health services, announced the launch of its homecare operations in Georgia. This expansion includes specialized services under the Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP), comprehensive veteran care and private pay options for skilled nursing and personal care.
OneWell now provides Georgia families with a full spectrum of in-home medical and non-medical services tailored to meet individual needs in the comfort of home.
PHILADELPHIA—Medical Guardian, a provider of medical alert technology and remote monitoring, and Mom's Meals, a food as medicine solutions provider, are bringing targeted recovery support to aging adults recently discharged from the hospital.
DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, released its 2026 Home Health Impact Model along with a new suite of advocacy dashboards, both available within its HCHB Analytics platform. These tools equip home health agencies with data-driven insights to assess how the recently proposed payment changes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may impact reimbursement, operations and financial planning.
ST. PETERSBURG & SUNRISE, Florida—Interim HealthCare Inc., a franchise network offering the full continuum of care, named MissionCare Collective and its flagship product, CoachUp Care, as its national partner for workforce retention.
