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BOC Announces Executive Committee
November 18, 2021OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 18, 2021)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) board of directors proudly announces its 2022 executive committee. The executive committee is comprised of the officers of the board. TheRead More →: BOC Announces Executive Committee -
CQRC Commends Inclusion of Telehealth Provisions in 21st Century Cures 2.0
November 18, 2021WASHINGTON, DC (November 18, 2021)—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC)—a coalition of the nation’s leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies—commended House lawmakers for including an important provision toRead More →: CQRC Commends Inclusion of Telehealth Provisions in 21st Century Cures 2.0 -
Tapcheck Partners With Homecare Leaders to Improve Retention
November 18, 2021LOS ANGELES (November 18, 2021)—In honor of National Home Care & Hospice Month, Tapcheck, a fintech platform focused on improving employee financial wellness, has collaborated with Visiting Angels and Always BestRead More →: Tapcheck Partners With Homecare Leaders to Improve Retention -
AHHQI, NAHC Release 2021 Home Health Chartbook
November 18, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 18, 2021)—The Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation (AHHQI) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) teamed up once again for the release ofRead More →: AHHQI, NAHC Release 2021 Home Health Chartbook -
Drive DeVilbiss Partners with BILT for Product Assembly
November 17, 2021Port Washington, N.Y. (November 17, 2021)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is partnering with BILT Incorporated, creator of the BILT app, to make it easier for users to assemble products at home with theRead More →: Drive DeVilbiss Partners with BILT for Product Assembly -
Home Medical Equipment Advocacy Gets a Boost From Industry Leaders
November 17, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2021)—Eleven leading companies have signaled their commitment to supporting advocacy efforts that benefit the entire home medical equipment community as members of the American Association for Homecare’sRead More →: Home Medical Equipment Advocacy Gets a Boost From Industry Leaders -
Lowe’s Launches Livable Home, Partners With AARP
November 17, 2021MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 17, 2021)—Lowe’s today announced a multi-year commitment to become the leading retail destination for aging-in-place and life-change solutions through its launch of Lowe’s Livable Home. Lowe’s Livable HomeRead More →: Lowe’s Launches Livable Home, Partners With AARP -
FDA Raises Questions With Philips’ Replacement Foam
November 16, 2021BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 16, 2021)—During a recent plant inspection, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) found that silicone-based foam Philips Respironics planned to use to repair recalled CPAP and ventilator devicesRead More →: FDA Raises Questions With Philips’ Replacement Foam -
PlayMaker Health Joins NHIA Future of Infusion Advisory Council
November 16, 2021ALEXANDRIA, Va and NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 16, 2021)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and PlayMaker Health are pleased to announce the addition of PlayMaker to the Future of Infusion Advisory CouncilRead More →: PlayMaker Health Joins NHIA Future of Infusion Advisory Council -
Report: State of Telehealth
November 16, 2021SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 16, 2021)—GoodRx, Inc., America’s digital resource for health care, released a new report on the State of Telehealth, examining the role the COVID-19 pandemic has played inRead More →: Report: State of Telehealth -
VGM Announces 2021 HME Woman of the Year Finalists
November 15, 2021WATERLOO, Iowa (November 15, 2021)—The finalists for the 2021 HME Woman of the Year have been selected. The winner will be announced during a special virtual ceremony on Dec. 16, 2021.Read More →: VGM Announces 2021 HME Woman of the Year Finalists -
InnovAge Appoints Patrick Blair President
November 15, 2021DENVER (November 15, 2021)—InnovAge Holding Corp., a provider of comprehensive health care programs to frail dual-eligible seniors, announced that its board of directors has appointed Patrick Blair as president effective Dec.Read More →: InnovAge Appoints Patrick Blair President
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