Home health tech awards name top tools for safety. By Nanda Suryani - 03/11/2026 The first Product of the Year (POY) Awards in home health and home care have recognized 12 winners across key categories, selected by subscribers of Home Health Care News from a pool of industry-submitted products. The awards highlight tools designed to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and safety in home-based care settings. The Most Valuable Product (MVP) award went to Caribou's Engagement and Shift Booking Platform, which also won Gold in the Workforce Management, Staffing & Scheduling Solutions category. The platform streamlines shift assignments and caregiver communication, addressing persistent labor challenges in the sector. In Clinical Documentation, EHR & Care Coordination Platforms, IO Health Technologies LLC took Gold for its IO Health Platform, while IntellaTriage's IntellaHub 2.0 secured Silver. These tools aim to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians by automating documentation and integrating patient data. Clinical Quality, Outcomes & Risk Management Technology saw POM Safe's Intake Risk Assessment claim Gold, followed by Ruby Health in Silver. Both products focus on preemptive risk identification, a critical need as home care agencies face rising liability concerns. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Solutions were dominated by Zingage, which won Gold for its Operator platform. The tool aggregates performance metrics to help agencies optimize service delivery and resource allocation. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home-Based Care Solutions featured WellSky's Bonafide as the sole Gold winner. The platform simplifies equipment ordering and tracking, reducing delays in patient care. In Facilities, Safety, Infection Control & Home Environment Solutions, Aegle Technologies' SwyftOps earned Gold, offering real-time monitoring of home environments to prevent falls and infections - key priorities as aging populations drive demand for in-home care. Marketing, Growth & Referral Management Platforms saw AutomationEdge's Referral Intake CareFlo AI take Gold, automating lead capture and follow-ups to boost referrals. Meanwhile, Nevvon's Family Caregiver Training Hub won Gold in Patient Engagement, Experience & Communication Technology, providing structured training for informal caregivers. Remote Patient Monitoring & Virtual Care Technology was led by Cognitive Systems Corp's Caregiver by Cognitive, which won Gold. The system uses AI to monitor vital signs and alert providers to anomalies, cutting hospital readmissions. Revenue Cycle Management, Billing & Compliance Solutions featured Advanced RevCycle's ACE as the Gold winner, with AxisCare and Inovalon sharing Silver for their claims management tools. These platforms help agencies handle complex billing rules and avoid compliance penalties.

Zingage, an AI agent platform for home care agencies, has integrated with HHAeXchange, giving more than 32,000 home care providers access to AI automation tools through the Partner Connect programme. The platform automates scheduling, phone operations, compliance documentation and recruiting. Agencies using Zingage have reduced staffing costs by up to 82%, with some seeing 35% growth in authorised care hours within eight weeks and 40% improvement in compliance rates within six weeks. The integration addresses mounting pressure on home care providers facing workforce shortages and increased federal oversight of Medicaid-funded services. Zingage currently serves over 500 agencies nationwide and maintains partnerships with Anthropic and ElevenLabs. The company is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, TQ Ventures and WndrCo.