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Compassus Chief Medical Officer Appointed to AMDA Quality Measures Subcommittee
May 13, 2021BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (May 13, 2021)—Compassus Chief Medical Officer Kurt Merkelz, M.D., has been appointed to a two-year term on the Quality Measures Subcommittee of AMDA—The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term CareRead More →: Compassus Chief Medical Officer Appointed to AMDA Quality Measures Subcommittee -
Senior Care Authority Acquires Beyond Driving with Dignity Program
May 13, 2021PETALUMA, Calif. (May 13, 2021)—Senior Care Authority, a senior placement and elder care consulting franchise, has acquired Beyond Driving with Dignity and is now the exclusive provider of the nationally recognizedRead More →: Senior Care Authority Acquires Beyond Driving with Dignity Program -
5 Questions With Dr. Kurt Merkelz, CMO, Compassus
May 11, 2021Telehealth utilization soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released waivers for home health, palliative care and hospice organizations to use more telehealth during theRead More →: 5 Questions With Dr. Kurt Merkelz, CMO, Compassus -
OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation
May 11, 2021WESTLAKE, Ohio (May 11, 2021) – OxyGo LLC, a manufacturer of lightweight portable oxygen concentrators, has acquired LIFE Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices that specializes in portable emergency oxygen andRead More →: OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation -
Axxess CARE Rolls Out Nationwide
May 11, 2021DALLAS, Texas (May 11, 2021)—Axxess, a technology innovator for health care at home, announced its scheduling and staffing solution, Axxess CARE, is now available nationwide. Axxess CARE has already helped nursesRead More →: Axxess CARE Rolls Out Nationwide -
Sewa International Ships More Than 2,800 Oxygen Concentrators to India
May 11, 2021HOUSTON (May 11, 2021)—Sewa International has spent more than $6 million in the last 15 days to procure lifesaving equipment such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP machines as partRead More →: Sewa International Ships More Than 2,800 Oxygen Concentrators to India -
Biofourmis Names Dr. Maulik Majmudar Chief Medical Officer
May 11, 2021BOSTON (May 11, 2021)—Biofourmis, a Boston-based provider of virtual care and digital therapeutics, has named Maulik Majmudar, MD, a cardiologist and leader in digital health transformation, as its chief medical officer.Read More →: Biofourmis Names Dr. Maulik Majmudar Chief Medical Officer -
AAHomecare Accepting Board Nominations
May 11, 2021ARLINGTON, Va. (May 11, 2021)—AAHomecare is currently accepting nominations for one open position on the board of directors. To be nominated, you must be an employee or owner of an AAHomecareRead More →: AAHomecare Accepting Board Nominations -
Dr. Jennifer Schneider Joins CareCentrix Strategic Advisory Board
May 11, 2021HARTFORD, Conn. (May 11, 2021)—CareCentrix, a provider of health-at-home solutions, announced the addition of Dr. Jennifer Schneider, MD, MS, as a strategic advisor. Schneider is a top tier clinical and businessRead More →: Dr. Jennifer Schneider Joins CareCentrix Strategic Advisory Board -
HME Industry Strained by Supply Chain Disruptions
May 7, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2021)—Even as vaccination rates grow and new cases of COVID-19 are slowing nationwide, home medical equipment (HME) suppliers and manufacturers remain in the grip of another sideRead More →: HME Industry Strained by Supply Chain Disruptions -
AdaptHealth Announces Q1 Acquisitions, Including Spiro Health
May 7, 2021PLYMOUTH MEETING, Penn. (May 7, 2021)—AdaptHealth, a provider of patient-centered, health care at home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced several recent acquisitions during its Q1Read More →: AdaptHealth Announces Q1 Acquisitions, Including Spiro Health -
Luna Announces New Partnerships for In-Home Physical Therapy
May 7, 2021ROCKLIN, Calif. (May 7, 2021)—Luna, a provider of on-demand physical therapy, announced three new partnerships with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Resurgens Orthopaedics and Modern Orthopedics to expand access to quality physicalRead More →: Luna Announces New Partnerships for In-Home Physical Therapy
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