DALLAS—Home Health Companions, a provider of registered nurse homecare services, announced it has received both the 2025 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice awards from Activated Insights.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—The Durable Medical Equipment Medical Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) have released a joint publication reminder in response to questions on drug coverages for nebulizers and external infusion pump local coverage determinations (LCDs).
CINCINNATI, Ohio—FirstLight Home Care, a provider of homecare services, announced it has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. The company was ranked number 393 on the 2025 Franchise 500 list, which is up 45 spots from its 2024 ranking.
SAN FRANCISCO—Seniors Helping Seniors, an in-home care services franchisor, announced the opening of three new franchise locations in the Silicon Valley, including San Jose, West San Jose and Santa Clara, California. The new locations will be led by Sara Leonard, who has a background in corporate business operations.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced the 2025 board of directors’ executive committee, the election of two new members and the retirement of Immediate Past Chairman Wayne Rosen.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a revised policy (CR 13049) that seeks to update documentation requirements for replacement supplies of beneficiary-owned continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) wrote in a newsletter to members.
DENVER—The Colorado House of Democrats recently passed legislation that aims to streamline access to durable medical equipment (DME) and create guidelines for the legalization of medical psilocybin, the Colorado House of Democrats reported on their website.
BRONX, New York—Essen Health Care, a New York-based medical services provider, announced it has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model, a new Medicare alternative payment model.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Sleep, a durable medical equipment (DME) and CPAP supplies provider, released the results of a women’s sleep quality survey, which found that women often experience a lack of sleep quality and a shortage in sleep health care provision.
WASHINGTON—Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced legislation that aims to improve access to titanium and carbon fiber wheelchairs for Medicare beneficiaries, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) wrote in a recent newsletter to members.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare), a national association for home medical equipment providers and manufacturers, announced the 13 nominees for its 2025 Van G. Miller Homecare Champion Award. This award seeks to honor individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the homecare field and advocated for the needs of both patients and caregivers.
FRISCO, Texas—Soleo Health, a specialty pharmacy services provider, announced it has earned specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a nonprofit accreditation entity.
MOUNT JULIET, Tennessee—Sunrise Medical, a mobility product designer and manufacturer, announced the launch of the Leckey “MyWay” Pedal, a new elliptical pedal for the “MyWay+” Gait Trainer. The pedal aims to introduce elliptical motion while standing, promote movement and enhance walking ability.
BOSTON—The owner of a home health agency has been sentenced in federal court in Boston in connection with a home health care fraud scheme.
WASHINGTON—The National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance) appointed Scott Levy as its inaugural chief government affairs officer. With more than 20 years of experience in government relations, public policy, advocacy and law, Levy aims to lead The Alliance’s legislative and regulatory changes and expand access to quality homecare.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced Randy Piper has joined the leadership team as VP of vendor contract management. In his new role, Piper aims to drive new vendor business development, optimize contracts and ensure compliance across vendor agreements.
NEW YORK—HHAeXchange, a homecare management solutions company, announced that Anna Pavlik, the company’s former global vice president of human resources, has been promoted to chief human resources officer, and Mark Cope has joined the provider sales team as chief revenue officer.
QUINCY, Massachusetts—Anodyne Medical Services, a homecare services and health care staffing provider, named Courtney Quinn as its new president.
BETHESDA, Maryland—The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) announced its support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s Idea Lab, which will be a part of its Home as a Health Care Hub initiative.
DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, announced that it finished 2024 with increased market leadership, improvements, advocacy impact and product innovation. The company said it aims to deliver advanced tools and customer support in 2025.
