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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.
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.
DALLAS (May 31, 2022)—Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, a home health and hospice care provider, announced it filed a Form 10 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 25, 2022, in connection with its spin-off from Encompass Health Corporation. The spin-off is anticipated to occur on July 1, 2022, subject to various conditions. Upon completion of the spin-off, Enhabit will become an independent, publicly traded company.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (May 31, 2022)—CVS Health recently announced the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience.
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SAN ANTONIO (May 26, 2022)—Caring Senior Service, a nonmedical homecare services franchise, announced it has entered into a national partnership with Veterans Care Coordination to raise awareness for veterans and their families who may be eligible for the Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
BOSTON (May 25, 2022)—Biofourmis, a Boston-based global leader in virtual care and digital medicine, has announced its engagement with Wise Health System to launch a continuum-wide care-at-home initiative. Wise Health System is a four-hospital, integrated care network in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 28, 2022)—Building on its comprehensive effort to battle social isolation and support aging in place, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is delivering voice-operated smart technology into the homes of over 800 older adults.
NEW YORK (May 28, 2022)—The Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) announced that it is rebranding as VNS Health—a move that makes it easier to understand and access the full and comprehensive range of health services offered by the organization, and that better reflects its mission and focus.
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DALLAS (May 24, 2022)—Aveanna Healthcare, a diversified homecare platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, recently announced the implementation of the Homecare Homebase (HCHB) and Medalogix platforms across the company’s home health and hospice divisions. Aveanna’s home health and hospice divisions have expanded to over 90 locations across the U.S.
LOS ALTOS, Calif. (May 24, 2022)—Sensi.AI, an in-home virtual care agent empowering long-term care providers to overcome some of the biggest challenges in the industry, has been endorsed as a preferred vendor by Senior Helpers, leaders in professional, in-home senior assistance services. Through Sensi, Senior Helpers can provide their customers with 24/7 support in a cost efficient and scalable manner, while significantly upping quality of care.
Nearly 18 months after getting COVID-19 and spending weeks in the hospital, Terry Bell struggles with hanging up his shirts and pants after doing the laundry.
Lifting his clothes, raising his arms, arranging items in his closet leave Bell short of breath and often trigger severe fatigue. He walks with a cane, only short distances. He’s 50 pounds lighter than when the virus struck.