BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota—MatrixCare, a global technology provider in the post-acute space, announced its Home Health and Hospice EHR solution was named Best in KLAS across multiple categories according to the
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the arrest of Alan Swiss on charges of health care fraud and conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—This February, during National Heart Health Month, Executive Home Care, a provider of in-homecare services, renews its commitment to promoting heart-healthy living among seniors.
WASHINGTON—The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) Medical Directors published updated Medicare guidelines regarding positive airway pressure (PAP) and respiratory assist device (RAD) supplies.
BALTIMORE, Maryland—Tribute Home Care announced the opening of a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) School in Baltimore, Maryland, that includes a full-time salaried job for graduates.
GLEN ALLEN, Virginia—Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) announced that through its Hamilton Beach Health subsidiary, it has acquired HealthBeacon PLC, a medical technology firm and partner of the company. HealthBeacon provides health services and develops connected devices that enable patients with chronic conditions to manage their injectable medication regimens at home.
SARASOTA, Florida—React Health, a U.S. sleep, respiratory and cardio-pulmonary device manufacturer, distributor and diagnostic services provider, announced the appointment of Bill Shoop as its chief executive officer. Shoop brings two decades of invaluable experience in the health care industry, with his most recent role being vice president and general manager of ResMed North America.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced the launch of a significant update to its F&P myMask App.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to leverage its cloud technologies, advanced data analytics tools, machine learning capabilities and its artifici
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced it has appointed a new president, chief strategy officer and chief operating Officer to oversee the company’s expansion and navigate
WATERLOO, Iowa—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Össur have announced the application period is now open for two grants available for U.S.-based O&P professionals.
Now in its third year, the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant is designed to pay tribute to Russell (Rusty) Walker, a practitioner who was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders.
LAKE FOREST, California—Kwikset, a provider of residential security, announced a new integration of the Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi enabled smart lock with FallCall Solutions’ medical alert applications.
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—RedSail Technologies, LLC, developer of Axys, announced the launch of its integration with AR Proactive, a patient billing and payments automation software.
AUSTIN, Texas—Prodigy Care Services has launched
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group is excited to announce the merger of two of its marketing agencies, Two Rivers Marketing and Moxie, effective Jan. 1. The combined team—which will operate as part of Des-Moines based Two Rivers Marketing (2RM)—expands the services and capabilities that each agency has been known for, and provides our clients a true powerhouse of a marketing partner.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced that St. Jude Home Care LLC, a home health agency for the hospital’s patients, earned dual certifications in both pediatrics and home health from Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP), an independent, nonprofit, accrediting body for home and community-based health care organizations. St.
TOLEDO, Ohio—Transcend Strategy Group, a health care at-home industry’s growth strategy firm, announced two new members of its consulting team as well as promotions of three current team members, designed to further expand its capabilities. Transcend said new and newly promoted team members demonstrate its commitment to helping clients effectively manage change, maximize sales and marketing performance, as well as expand and retain a diversified workforce.
NEWNAN, Georgia —ATF Medical, a national provider of complex equipment and adaptive housing programs in the workers’ compensation industry, has launched its “Making Complex Simple” educational series for case managers. Each of the three free courses in Quarter 1 offers a one-hour continuing education credit for Certified Case Managers and State Nursing licenses.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) Final Rule, which outlines coverage for compression garments and related accessories through Medicare Part B, went into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
WASHINGTON—The Justice Department sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines and mammography equipment.
CHICAGO—WellBe Senior Medical, an in-home value-based care provider to the Medicare Advantage population, announced an investment from CVS Health Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of CVS Health. This partnership and investment will help to accelerate WellBe's national expansion. Currently, WellBe operates in seven states and has more than 107,000 Medicare Advantage members and over $2 billion in premium under management.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Healthcare, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced it has rebranded to Aeroflow Health. As a personalized health partner, the company said the rebrand emphasizes its aim to provide patients with easy access to integrated health solutions covered by their insurance.
