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VGM Releases Updated Competitive Bidding Study
October 19, 2021WATERLOO, Iowa (October 19, 2021)—VGM Government, in conjunction with Brian Leitten and Leitten Consulting, has released an updated study analyzing the efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)Read More →: VGM Releases Updated Competitive Bidding Study -
Supreme Medical Joins AAHomecare
October 19, 2021MOBILE, Ala. (October 19, 2021)—Supreme Medical Fulfillment has joined the American Associatoin for Homecare (AAHomecare)—the national association dedicated to advancing the home medical equipment (HME) community. “Supreme is excited to kickRead More →: Supreme Medical Joins AAHomecare -
Congressional Activity Reflects Strong Interest in Palliative Care
October 15, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C (October 15, 2021)—As the population ages and more people live longer with greater disability and disease, policymakers are increasingly motivated to build out the palliative care infrastructure so thatRead More →: Congressional Activity Reflects Strong Interest in Palliative Care -
Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes Majority Investment in CareCentrix
October 15, 2021HARTFORD, Conn. (October 15, 2021)—CareCentrix, Inc.—an independent home-centered platform that coordinates care to the home for health plans, patients,and providers—announced that Walgreens Boots Alliance has made a majority investment in theRead More →: Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes Majority Investment in CareCentrix -
Integra Community Care Network Partners With Biofourmis to Deliver Personalized Care at Home
October 15, 2021PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 15, 2021)—Biofourmis, a Boston-based provider of digital therapeutics and virtual care that powers personalized predictive care, announced a partnership with Integra Community Care Network, Care New England’s accountableRead More →: Integra Community Care Network Partners With Biofourmis to Deliver Personalized Care at Home -
AAHomecare Names Steve Ackerman Van Miller Homecare Champion
October 14, 2021ATLANTA (October 14, 2021)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is proud to announce the 2021 Van Miller Homecare Champion award, recognizing outstanding home medical equipment (HME) service, will be presented toRead More →: AAHomecare Names Steve Ackerman Van Miller Homecare Champion -
Lifespark Closes on $20M B Funding Round
October 13, 2021MINNEAPOLIS (October 13, 2021)—Lifespark, formerly Lifesprk, a provider of whole person services for seniors, has raised $20 million in a B-round to lead the nation in delivering population well-being. This roundRead More →: Lifespark Closes on $20M B Funding Round -
95 Reps Ask CMS & HHS to Release DME Rule
October 13, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 13, 2021)—Ninety-five members of the House of Representatives have joined a Congressional sign-on letter urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of HealthRead More →: 95 Reps Ask CMS & HHS to Release DME Rule -
Help at Home Acquires Meridius Health, Altamaha HomeCare
October 13, 2021CHICAGO (October 13, 2021)—Help at Home, a provider of in-home, person-centered care for seniors, announced the closing of two acquisitions in late September 2021: Pennsylvania-based Meridius Health and Georgia-based Altamaha HomeCare’sRead More →: Help at Home Acquires Meridius Health, Altamaha HomeCare -
SoClean Files Suit Against Philips, Seeks $200M
October 13, 2021PETERBOROUGH, N.H. (October 13, 2021)—SoClean Inc. today announced that it has filed a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Philips, the maker ofRead More →: SoClean Files Suit Against Philips, Seeks $200M -
CMS Releases Details of Two New Hospice Quality Measures
October 12, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 12, 2021)—Hospice providers have been anxiously awaiting additional information on two new Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) measures: • Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life (HVLDL) •Read More →: CMS Releases Details of Two New Hospice Quality Measures -
Addus HomeCare Joins Flex for Checks Program to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations
October 12, 2021OWINGS MILLS, Md. (October 12, 2021)—Addus HomeCare, a provider of comprehensive homecare and support services, has joined the National Minority Health Association (NMHA) in support of the Flex for Checks programRead More →: Addus HomeCare Joins Flex for Checks Program to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations
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