Burkburnett, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., a franchisor of non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, reported that it celebrated a historic year of expansion and industry recognition. 

"In 2024, HomeWell achieved its most successful year to date, surpassing key milestones that reinforce its long-term vision of increasing access to quality home care nationwide," the company said. 

WASHINGTON—A New York doctor was found guilty on Monday, Feb. 10 by a federal jury for causing the submission of more than $24 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and laboratory tests.

WASHINGTON—Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Tina Smith announced the reintroduction of the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to address senior loneliness. Across the country, a growing number of senior citizens are suffering from mental and physical health issues, largely driven by an epidemic of loneliness.

WASHINGTON—As maneuvering in Congress to pass a budget reconciliation act officially kicks off, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven providers of aging services, called on House and Senate members to ensure the needs of older adults and the people who serve them are met.   

Her statement, released Wednesday, Feb. 12, is below:

Rockville, Maryland, Tallahassee, Florida & Dallas—Backline by DrFirst, Five Wishes and MyDirectives announced a partnership to deliver ACP Complete, a service for health care providers, payers and individuals.

Chillicothe, Ohio—Adena Health announced a joint venture partnership with DASCO Home Medical Equipment to enhance home medical equipment (HME) services across south central and southern Ohio.

The collaboration will be jointly owned by Adena and DASCO, and operate as Adena-DASCO Home Medical Equipment effective Tuesday, Feb. 18.

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a global health and community care technology and services company, announced the launch of a new patient panel, which will be available in the WellSky “CarePort” Connect solution.

SAN CARLOS, California—WHILL Inc., a developer and service provider of electric mobility devices, announced it will unveil its four-wheel “Model R” mobility scooter at the Medtrade 2025 Expo and Conference in Dallas. The scooter will include patented electronic stability control technology, an improved turning radius and an expansive floor for ample legroom. 

BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., the franchisor of non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, said it has achieved its most successful year to date and has surpassed multiple milestones in the past year, including a historic year of expansion and industry recognition.

NEW YORK—Kalos Health, a New York-based health insurer, announced it has transitioned to VNS Health, a community-based health care organization, following the acquisition of Kalos Health members by VNS Health.