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GrandPad Integrates Content From Growing Bolder
September 9, 2021MINNEAPOLIS (September 9, 2021)—GrandPad, creator of the purpose-built tablet for seniors, announced that it has partnered with Growing Bolder to enhance and expand the library of engaging content for seniors thatRead More →: GrandPad Integrates Content From Growing Bolder -
WellSky Adds Andy Eilert to Leadership Roster
September 9, 2021OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (September 9, 2021)—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, announced that Andy Eilert has joined the company as president, emerging markets, effective immediately. In this role, EilertRead More →: WellSky Adds Andy Eilert to Leadership Roster -
LHC Group To Acquire Home Health & Hospice Assets in 22 States
September 9, 2021LAFAYETTE, La. (September 9, 2021)—LHC Group, Inc. announced significant expansions of its nationwide footprint, resources and service capabilities. The company has entered into an agreement to purchase Brookdale Health Care ServicesRead More →: LHC Group To Acquire Home Health & Hospice Assets in 22 States -
BAYADA Companies to Pay $17M to Resolve False Claim Act Allegations
September 9, 2021Updated to include quote from BAYADA. MOORESTOWN, N.J. (September 9, 2021)—BAYADA, BAYADA Home Health Care Inc., BAYADA Health LLC and BAYADA Home Care (collectively, the BAYADA Companies), headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey,Read More →: BAYADA Companies to Pay $17M to Resolve False Claim Act Allegations -
DMEscripts Announces Strategic Partnership Across DME Industry to Accelerate e-Prescribe Adoption
September 8, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 8, 2021)—Leaders of the durable medical equipment (DME) industry announced the formation of DMEscripts LLC, an independent e-prescribe company dedicated to improving the patient, prescriber and provider experienceRead More →: DMEscripts Announces Strategic Partnership Across DME Industry to Accelerate e-Prescribe Adoption -
Statement: NAHC Cancels Annual Conference
September 7, 2021Washington, D.C. (September 7, 2021)—It is with regret that the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) must announce the cancellation of the 2021 Home Care and Hospice Conference andRead More →: Statement: NAHC Cancels Annual Conference -
CMS Resumes Targeted Probe & Educate Audits
September 7, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 7, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indicated in an August 2021 MLNConnects newsletter that the agency will resume the targeted probe and educate (TPE) programRead More →: CMS Resumes Targeted Probe & Educate Audits -
LHC Group Completes Heart of Hospice Acquisition
September 7, 2021LAFAYETTE, La. (September 7, 2021)—LHC Group, Inc. announced it has finalized its previously announced agreement to purchase Heart of Hospice from EPI Group, LLC—a deal that expands the company’s hospice footprintRead More →: LHC Group Completes Heart of Hospice Acquisition -
Encompass Health Appoints Christopher Reidy to Board
September 7, 2021BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (September 7, 2021)—Encompass Health Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher R. Reidy to the Encompass Health board of directors, effective Oct. 1, 2021. This appointment will expand the EncompassRead More →: Encompass Health Appoints Christopher Reidy to Board -
Trive Capital Partners with Choice Health at Home
September 7, 2021TYLER, Texas (September 7, 2021)—Trive Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, is excited to announce its partnership with Choice Health at Home. Headquartered in Tyler, Texas the company is a geriatricRead More →: Trive Capital Partners with Choice Health at Home -
Georgia Veterans Affairs Employee Pleads Guilty to Medical Equipment Theft
September 7, 2021ATLANTA (September 7, 2021)—In mid-August, the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that Kevin Rumph, Jr., 41, of Fairburn, Georgia, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of medical products.Read More →: Georgia Veterans Affairs Employee Pleads Guilty to Medical Equipment Theft -
5 Questions with Complia Health CEO Rich Berner
September 3, 2021Before Rich Berner came on board as CEO of Complia Health six months ago, he had already spent 25 years as a health care strategist with a focus on technology, mostRead More →: 5 Questions with Complia Health CEO Rich Berner
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