KANSAS CITY, Missouri—Serviam Care Network, through its Value-Based Care Alliance, has announced the addition of Bickford Senior Living to the Value-Based Care Alliance of Virginia, which introduces value-based care (VBC) health models to its Virginia communities. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality of care for senior residents while improving health outcomes and reducing costs.

NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline has entered into a multi-year prime vendor partnership with Sanctuary Hospice, a Mississippi-based provider of at-home and inpatient hospice care.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—HarmonyCares, a provider of in-home longitudinal care, raised $200 million of capital, which brings its physician-led, value-based care model to more vulnerable patients nationwide. 

CAMDEN, New Jersey—In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment (DME) and transportation services to continue to fuel Cooper's mission.

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR), a premier provider of hospice and palliative care services in Northern Ohio, has completed its acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO). This strategic alliance aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive end-of-life care across a broader region.

BOSTON—Medically Home, the provider aiming to decentralize advanced care to the home, announced that its Board of Directors has named Graham Barnes as president and CEO of Medically Home effective immediately. Barnes brings extensive experience leading organizations with services adjacent to Medically Home's market, with a background that includes acute hospital staffing and scheduling, care coordination, home health and contract lifecycle management segments.

CONCORD, Florida—A Florida man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare of $39.5 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.

Christopher Spellman of Port Richey, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and was charged on July 17. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott scheduled sentencing for Nov. 21, 2024. 

WASHINGTON—A new AARP study discovered four in five (78%) older adults who identify as LGBTQ+ are concerned with a lack of support from family and friends as they age. At the same time, nearly half (45%) of these adults are already living with a chronic condition and/or disability.

DALLAS—Pacific Therapy Access, a provider of reimbursement strategies, prior authorization and health insurance appeals services, announced its rebranding as Walnut Hill Medical with the addition of durable medical equipment (DME), health economics and market access divisions.

NEW YORK—AlayaCare, a global technology platform for home and community-based care, has been selected as the end-to-end electronic health record (EHR) of choice by Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc.