SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—RedSail Technologies, a pharmacy solutions provider, announced it has simplified its website service offerings to its partner’s name and brand.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke, a medical technology and device company, announced it has received the 2024 Capgemini Swedish Sustainability Technology Award for its “ProcedurePak” surgical procedure equipment trays.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group Inc., a service provider in post-acute health care industry, announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Barb Anderson, and president, Lindy Tentinger, have been named among the 2024 top 50 women leaders of Iowa by Women We Admire—a periodical publishing company that provides news and information on today's wo
NEW HYDE PARK, New York—Northwell Health, a New York-based health care provider and private employer, announced it will host its inaugural Aging Revolution Summit, which will take place both virtually and in-person on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The company said the summit aims to address the ongoing complexities of caring for the aging population and chart a new course for age-friendly care.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced Wendy Miller, former special assistant to the CEO for BOC, has been named the 2024 recipient of its Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service.
WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination of Mehmet Oz, physician, surgeon, former television host and founder of the nonprofit health education company HealthCorps, as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
WASHINGTON—The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit to determine whether Medicare Part B properly paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies to hospice enrollees from the time period of 2017 through 2021. This audit took place in order to follow up on a prior OIG audit, which found Medicare Part B improperly paid suppliers for such supplies.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC), a credentialing organization that provides accreditation for facilities that supply durable medical equipment, orthotic and prosthetic products, announced the launch of a new accreditation product for pharmacies, in partnership with the Long-Term Care at Home Pharmacy Quality Commission (LTC@HQC).
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty against American Airlines for numerous serious violations of laws that protect airline passengers with disabilities. The DOT investigation into American Airlines uncovered cases of unsafe physical assistance that, at times, resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users, in addition to repeated failures to provide prompt wheelchair assistance.
NEWARK, New Jersey—United States Attorney Vikas Khanna announced that two Florida men, a father and son duo, were arraigned on charges relating to their roles in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) and prescription drug health care fraud and kickback scheme.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Patrick Newbold has been appointed chief information officer (CIO), as reported by Federal News Network. After the addition of Newbold, the U.S.
INDIANAPOLIS—Elevance Health, a health benefits organization and health insurance provider, announced the appointment of Nathan Rich as VP of investor relations. In this role, Rich aims to manage the company’s investor relations efforts, support the company’s growth initiatives and strengthen its relationships within the investment community. Additionally, Rich will serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
ATLANTA—The Home Depot Foundation, a foundation aiming to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans and tradespeople, is investing $10 million to help veterans age in their current residences and avoid homelessness, in honor of Veteran’s Day and its annual Operation Surprise initiative.
BOSTON—A new study led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed Medicare Advantage (MA) plans receive billions of federal dollars for enrolling veterans who receive no Medicare services.
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Avation Medical, a neuromodulation and digital health company, named Jason Whiting as its new CEO. Whiting will succeed Jill Schiaparelli, who has served in the role since 2018.
SAN DIEGO—Dexcom, a diabetes management and continuous glucose monitoring system company, announced that its executive VP and chief commercial officer, Teri Lawver, will retire at the end of the year.
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island—Ageless Innovation, a home health care company that reimagines and redesigns the power of play, has released an age-inclusive version of the game “Taboo,” under license from toy and game company, Hasbro. The Ageless Innovation game, “Taboo Charades,” is one of four Hasbro games the company has redesigned that aim to enhance the lives of older adults and their families through gameplay.
MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a senior living, post-acute and long-term care management organization, promoted Stephanie Schmidt to senior director of finance, managed communities.
DALLAS—Care Options for Kids (COFK), a pediatric specialists provider, announced Eric Welsh as its new chief marketing and talent acquisition officer. Welsh plans to utilize his experience in home health care marketing to continue the company’s growth.
DALLAS—Care Options for Kids (COFK), a pediatric specialists provider, named Robert Scharff as executive vice president (VP) of revenue cycle. An experienced health care operations and revenue cycle management leader, Scharff aims to support the company’s mission and provide care to children and their families.
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts—Ascend Learning LLC, a learning technology company, announced the appointment of Lissy Hu as its new CEO. Hu will assume this position as Greg Sebasky, former CEO, is retiring after 10 years and transitioning to the role of Ascend board of managers chairman.
