Actions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken intending to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers & to expand access to affordable, high-quality care

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its Final Rule on "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" on Monday, April 22.

The organization said the Final Rule will result in agency closures, force providers to exit the Medicaid program and make access issues overall worse

WASHINGTON—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) released a statement noting that it was, 'extremely disappointed that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) elected to finalize the “payment adequacy” provision in the Medicaid Access Final Rule (CMS 2442-F).'

Lyman most recently served as SVP of sales for VGM & Associates, where he led VGM’s member success team

WATERLOO, Iowa— VGM & Associates announced that Dave Lyman has been promoted to executive vice president (EVP). In his new role, Lyman will focus on leading and growing VGM membership communities, as well as leading VGM’s sales, business development, contracting and marketing teams.

The initiative to plant one tree for every PioneerRx system installed began April 1, 2023

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—PioneerRx, a division of RedSail Technologies and a provider of pharmacy software solutions announced that it has exceeded its initial pledge in partnership with One Tree Planted. The commitment to plant one tree for every PioneerRx system installed from April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, has resulted in the planting of 1,111 trees and counting.

Foster will assume leadership of the company from interim CEO and Chairman of the Board, Richard Barasch

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp. (AdaptHealth or the company), a leader in providing patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced that its Board of Directors has named Suzanne Foster as its chief executive officer. Foster will assume leadership of the company from interim CEO and Chairman of the Board, Richard Barasch, on May 20, 2024.

The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act aims to help seniors age at home

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to announce the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act (S 4120), legislation that would address a nationwide shortage of long-term care workers. Long-term care workers, including certified nursing assistants, personal care aides and home health aides, allow seniors to age with dignity, but low wages, understaffing and poor working conditions in the field have led to a severe shortage of workers.

Designed for safety and independence in the bathroom, Assist features secure, built-in support arms & a residential appearance

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wisconsin—Bemis Manufacturing Company, a bidet and toilet seat manufacturer, announced the Assist premium standard height toilet seat that provides independence and safety in the bathroom for people with physical challenges. It solves the common problem of needing to install wall-mounted brackets when people need extra support using the bathroom.