WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2022)—On Friday, June 3, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), notified states that they now have an additional year—through March 31, 2025—to use funding made available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to enhance, expand and strengthen home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with Medicaid who need long-term services and supports. 
 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 7, 2022)—Humana Inc. has announced the addition of 14 states to the ongoing initiative to rebrand the home health division of Kindred at Home (KAH) as CenterWell Home Health.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 7, 2022)—Elior North America has launched LiveWell with Traditions, an offering that expands the company’s expertise in serving senior nutrition meals, to provide customized, home-delivered meals for health plans, Medicare Advantage Organization (MAO) and Managed Care Organization (MCO) members. 

WATERLOO, Iowa (June 7, 2022)—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) has announced that the nomination period for the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year Award is open.  

DALLAS (June 7, 2022)—To address the workforce development and staffing challenges faced every day in the care at home industry, Axxess has expanded and redesigned its Axxess Training and Certification Program. The program creates a standard for home health, homecare and hospice industry knowledge and competency.

CLEARWATER & SARASOTA, Fla. (June 7, 20220)—Empath Health is pleased to announce its senior-level medical chief positions Dr. Carol Li as chief mission medical administrative officer and Dr. Neville Sarkari as chief mission medical affairs officer. The full-life care provider serving Tampa Bay and southwest Florida provides care and support for more than 14,000 people daily with chronic and advanced illnesses and those dealing with grief.