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2 days ago | mcknightshomecare.com | Adam Healy

Healthcare logistics firm Owens & Minor Inc. and Rotech Healthcare Holdings, a home medical equipment (HME) supplier, have decided to end their $1.4 billion acquisition deal. “For many months, our teammates, along with the Rotech team, have worked tirelessly in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission to close this transaction,” Edward Pesicka, president and chief executive officer of Owens & Minor, said Wednesday in a statement.

2 days ago | mcknightshomecare.com | Adam Healy

Lucet, a technology-enabled behavioral healthcare company, disclosed Tuesday its acquisition of Emcara Health, a value-based medical group that specializes in home care services for complex populations. A transaction price was not disclosed. “Lucet’s long-term strategy is to continuously evolve, identifying product and service gaps to address our members’ health needs,” Shana Hoffman, president and chief executive officer of Lucet, said in a statement.

2 days ago | mcknightshomecare.com | Adam Healy

UnitedHealth Group struck a positive note about its acquisition of Amedisys during its annual meeting of shareholders on Monday. It also addressed other topics during the meeting including the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation and prior authorization practices. Despite recent obstacles, UHG said it remains “optimistic” that it will complete its proposed merger with Amedisys, according to the meeting notes.

3 days ago | mcknightshomecare.com | Adam Healy

Artificial intelligence is poised to help home care solve staffing shortages, maintain a well-trained workforce and retain workers, according to a new report by Aging and Health Technology Watch, an organization that provides market research, trends and analysis about the home-based care sector. Its most important function currently may be helping home care providers solve staffing challenges, more than 20 home care providers and vendors that provided information for the report said.

3 days ago | mcknightshomecare.com | Adam Healy

The Department of Health and Human Services is considering a relaunch of its Competitive Bidding Program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS CBP), which was put on hold twice in recent years. HHS’ budget request for fiscal year 2026 included $22 million to support the program’s restart. A pause was placed on the program in 2024 following the expiration of competitive bidding contracts on products such as back and knee braces or ventilator systems.