News Briefs: Simione Central changes name to CareCentric

Simione Central Holdings, a provider of home healthcare software and systems, has changed its name to CareCentric. The new moniker creates a common identity for the company’s multiple businesses that better reflects its approach to the home health market, according to Bruce Dewey, president and CEO. CareCentric comprises six businesses that have been developing and marketing software and services for this market for more than 30 years. The company already offers hospice, home medical equipment, home infusion management, and mobile EMR products, as well as consulting and management services.