WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2015)—In 2014, per-capita health care spending grew by 4.5 percent and overall health spending grew by 5.3 percent, a study by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published today as a Web First by Health Affairs. Those rates are below most years prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act.

CINCINNATI, Ohio (December 3, 2015 )—FirstLight HomeCare, an award-winning non-medical home care franchise business, was recently chosen as a Top 100 Franchise Business for Veterans by Franchise Business Review magazine. This is the fifth year the publication has named the top franchise brands that offer the best entrepreneurial opportunities for U.S. military veterans.

ALGONA, WASH.(November 30, 2015)—EZ-ACCESS has introduced a new portable ramp to its SUITCASE line that offers wheelchair and scooter users a premier ramp designed for a lifetime of accessibility.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 24, 2015)—On November 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of the 2016 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts.

Pfizer and Allergan Merge to Create World’s Largest Drug Maker
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Allergan announced a $160 billion merger on Monday that would create the world’s largest drug company. (Ed Silverman/Stat News)

CINCINNATI, Ohio (November 23, 2015)—FirstLight HomeCare, provider of quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care for adults, has announced that it has hired Larry France as the director of franchise development to help meet the growing demand for services in the senior care industry.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (November 23, 2016)—Falls in the home are one of the most common causes of injury for elderly adults living on their own. One out of every three people over age 65 falls each year and 40 percent of those admitted to a nursing home due to a fall never return to living independently.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 19, 2015)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report today showing that consumers have received more than $2.4 billion premium rebates since 2011 because the Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance companies spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care. For 2014 alone, over 5.5 million consumers received nearly $470 million in rebates, for an average of $129 per family.