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.
