Home Health

LENEXA, Kan. (May 30, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced today that it has finalized an agreement to acquire Kinnser Software, Inc., a provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers. The transaction, backed by TPG Capital, enables Mediware to expand its portfolio in the home health and hospice space, creating an integrated, high-growth software provider for the alternate care market. Mediware is purchasing Kinnser from Insight Venture Partners.

MCKINNEY, Texas (May 23, 2017)—Soleo Health, a national provider of specialty home and alternate-site infusion services, announced it is aggressively advocating for thousands of home infusion therapy patients that stand to be affected by the recently enacted 21st Century Cures Act.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 22, 2017)—SCAN, a leading senior-focused organization with the mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent, today announced comprehensive survey results that show many seniors feel unprepared to live independently as they age.

Can Ailing Illinois Afford In-Home Care for Seniors?
Illinois’ Community Care Program is being stretched to the limit with an influx of aging baby boomers and an already deep budget crisis. (Alejandra Cancino/Crain’s Chicago Business)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 16, 2017)—David J. Totaro, Chairman of the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care (PMHC), issued the following statement with the release of a letter by the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price:

Bethesda, Md. (May 15, 2017)—Capital One announced today that it served as the agent, joint lead arranger and sole bookrunner for a $250 million senior credit facility—consisting of a $125 million cash-flow-based revolver, a $45 million term loan and an $80 million delayed-draw term loan, for Addus HomeCare.

Lawrenceville, Ga.

NASHVILLE (May 4, 2017)—NDC, Inc., a health care supply chain company, and Dedicated Distribution, Inc., a national full-line home health care wholesaler, announced that NDC has acquired Dedicated Distribution.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

BOSTON (May 3, 2017)—Dr. Piali De, CEO of Senscio Systems, was sworn in by Edward A. Palleschi, Deputy Chief Secretary, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, April 21, 2017 in the Governor’s Ceremonial Corner Office in the West Wing of the Massachusetts State House. She took an oath of office to serve the Commonwealth as a member of Gov.

NEW YORK (May 2, 2017)—Hometeam, an in-home senior care company, announced today that Tom Etergino will be joining as the company’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer. Etergino will be overseeing all financial matters pertaining to Hometeam, and will have a hand in all aspects of what the company does from operations to development. The company has also appointed Thomas Seaman to the role of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (May 1, 2017)—The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) announced the Kursban Family as their 2017 Humanitarian Awardees for their collective and individual ongoing dedication to causes that better humanity and the world in which we live.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 27, 2017)—Visiting Angels of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce that it has received the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for 2017.

Washington, D.C. (April 26, 2017)—A new analysis of Medicare home health beneficiaries completed by The Moran Company illustrates the vulnerability of the Medicare home health patient population, particularly seniors residing in rural communities who are in poorer health and who have reduced access to health care services compared to their urban counterparts, and therefore rely heavily on home health.

SAN FRANCISCO (April 18, 2017) On April 18, 2017, Uber is announcing the new, enterprise-ready Uber Central, built on top of the Uber for Business platform. With Central, businesses can request, manage and pay for rides for others, at scale.

TAVARES, Fla. (April 6, 2017)—When a patient is on home hospice care, the family relies on a skilled team of case managers, medical personnel and social workers to guide them through their loved one’s final journey. 

A common challenge for hospice providers is to offer 24/7 staff availability that is consistent for patients and their families while not taxing employees.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. and DARTMOUTH, Mass. (April 6, 2017)—Care Resource, an East Providence-based home health agency, homecare and medical supply company serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, announces its staff is now using TigerText, a secure, HIPAA-compliant text messaging application that enables mobile collaboration and communication amongst physicians, nurses and clinicians.

NEW YORK (April 3, 2017)—1 (800) HOMECARE and 1 (800) HOSPICE today announced the release of a caregiver marketplace, called AideFinder, set to redefine how patients and providers find and connect with one another. AideFinder gives patients greater choice in care by allowing them to compare local providers through the caregivers they employ.

CMS Delays Implementation of New Payment Models (Again)

Empower Employees to Improve Home Health Referral Outcomes
As the homecare industry grapples with the transition to value-based purchasing and the impacts of Pre-Claim Review in certain states, referrals are more important than ever. (Alana Stramowski/Home Health Care News)