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New York—Alliance Homecare, a New York provider of high-touch private duty home health care, and its nursing division, TrustHouse, are expanding into Bergen County, New Jersey. With nearly two decades of experience setting the standard for premium in-home care, Alliance Homecare will now bring its skilled nursing and home health aide services to families seeking care in the Garden State.
Missouri—In a major advancement in fire safety, Missouri became the first state to require that durable medical equipment companies (DMEs) supply Medicaid oxygen patients with thermal fuses such as the Firesafe cannula valve. The requirement was championed by the Springfield Fire Department and Battlefield Fire Protection District, in partnership with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Missouri House of Representatives.
Las Vegas—The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Jim Carteris as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. Carteris was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are given to the top franchisees from IFA member brands across industries from around the country and the world.
Chicago—AVIA announced that veteran health care executive Clay Holderman will join the organization as its chief executive officer.
Burkburnett, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., a franchisor of non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, reported that it celebrated a historic year of expansion and industry recognition.
"In 2024, HomeWell achieved its most successful year to date, surpassing key milestones that reinforce its long-term vision of increasing access to quality home care nationwide," the company said.
WASHINGTON—As maneuvering in Congress to pass a budget reconciliation act officially kicks off, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven providers of aging services, called on House and Senate members to ensure the needs of older adults and the people who serve them are met.
Her statement, released Wednesday, Feb. 12, is below:
BURKBURNETT, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., the franchisor of non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, said it has achieved its most successful year to date and has surpassed multiple milestones in the past year, including a historic year of expansion and industry recognition.
NEW YORK—Kalos Health, a New York-based health insurer, announced it has transitioned to VNS Health, a community-based health care organization, following the acquisition of Kalos Health members by VNS Health.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced that Rose Schafhauser has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion. The company said the award aims to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated the visionary spirit that has helped shape and strengthen the homecare industry.
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare, a national homecare franchise, announced the opening of its two newest Texas locations, SYNERGY HomeCare of College Station and SYNERGY HomeCare of West El Paso. The companies aim to assist residents with non-medical homecare services, such as companion care, personal care and respite care.
ATLANTA & STUART, Florida—Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for post-acute care, announced a partnership with Careficient, an electronic medical record (EMR) provider for home health and hospice agencies.
WASHINGTON—Moving Health Home (MHH), a coalition for stakeholders that aims to support federal and state homecare policies, led a letter signed by nearly 100 stakeholders—including WellSky, AARP, the Home Care Association of America—which urged congressional leaders to include a five-year extension for hospital at home waivers in the March government funding package.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Baptist Health has announced a joint venture with national home health leader Alternate Solutions Health Network (ASHN) to enhance services across Kentucky, southern Indiana and southern Illinois.
Effective March 3, the joint venture will be owned by Baptist Health and ASHN and will continue operating as Baptist Health Home Care.
LIBERTY LAKE, Washington—Family Resource Home Care, an independent homecare agency based in the Pacific Northwest, announced the acquisition of Beneficial In-Home Care Inc., an Eastern Washington homecare agency with six locations in Spokane, Colville, Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Pullman and Omak. Together, the agencies aim to serve more clients in these markets.
WASHINGTON—Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (AGG), a law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, announced the addition of Bill Dombi, former president and CEO of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), as senior counsel for the firm’s Washington D.C. office.
MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a senior living, post-acute and long-term care consulting firm, has promoted Paul Branin to executive VP of growth. With this promotion, Branin will join the company’s executive leadership team.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia—Right at Home, an in-home care and assistance franchise, named Steven Lynch as director of engagement and partnerships.
With more than 15 years of experience in senior care, community engagement and partnerships, Lynch aims to manage a range of partnership and community engagement activities, including establishing new relationships and communicating Right at Home’s suite of services to stakeholders.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin—Aaniie Inc., a workforce management platform, announced it has reached more than ten million shifts created in 2024 within its homecare platform, Aaniie Care. Serving more than 200,000 caregivers nationwide, the app aims to deliver next-generation software for the caregiving industry.
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare, a homecare franchise, announced the launch of a new total well-being care program in partnership with BetterHelp, a virtual platform aiming to provide access to mental health support and therapy sessions.
