ATLANTA—The van Halem Group announced the addition of Melissa Pederson and Dr. William Felix to its team of expert consultants. Wayne van Halem, president of The van Halem Group, said he is thrilled to welcome them both to the team.
“Their background, skills and expertise are perfectly aligned with the services we provide to our clients, and we are lucky to have them,” said van Halem.
PITTSBURGH—Clinical investigators from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) recently reported that different types of mobility devices and certain characteristics of people with limited mobility are associated with reported falls, according to their study.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri—Serviam Care Network, through its Value-Based Care Alliance, has announced the addition of Bickford Senior Living to the Value-Based Care Alliance of Virginia, which introduces value-based care (VBC) health models to its Virginia communities. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality of care for senior residents while improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline has entered into a multi-year prime vendor partnership with Sanctuary Hospice, a Mississippi-based provider of at-home and inpatient hospice care.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—HarmonyCares, a provider of in-home longitudinal care, raised $200 million of capital, which brings its physician-led, value-based care model to more vulnerable patients nationwide.
CAMDEN, New Jersey—In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment (DME) and transportation services to continue to fuel Cooper's mission.
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR), a premier provider of hospice and palliative care services in Northern Ohio, has completed its acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO). This strategic alliance aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive end-of-life care across a broader region.
BOSTON—Medically Home, the provider aiming to decentralize advanced care to the home, announced that its Board of Directors has named Graham Barnes as president and CEO of Medically Home effective immediately. Barnes brings extensive experience leading organizations with services adjacent to Medically Home's market, with a background that includes acute hospital staffing and scheduling, care coordination, home health and contract lifecycle management segments.
CONCORD, Florida—A Florida man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare of $39.5 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.
Christopher Spellman of Port Richey, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and was charged on July 17. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott scheduled sentencing for Nov. 21, 2024.
WASHINGTON—A new AARP study discovered four in five (78%) older adults who identify as LGBTQ+ are concerned with a lack of support from family and friends as they age. At the same time, nearly half (45%) of these adults are already living with a chronic condition and/or disability.
DALLAS—Pacific Therapy Access, a provider of reimbursement strategies, prior authorization and health insurance appeals services, announced its rebranding as Walnut Hill Medical with the addition of durable medical equipment (DME), health economics and market access divisions.
NEW YORK—AlayaCare, a global technology platform for home and community-based care, has been selected as the end-to-end electronic health record (EHR) of choice by Premier Home Health Care Services, Inc.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted its final notice for Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) on Aug. 7.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Massachusetts—AdaptHealth, the large publicly-traded home medical equipment supplier, has agreed to sell some or all of its complex rehab technology (CRT) business to National Seating and Mobility, the company announced during its quarterly earnings call.
Company officials said the move would help AdaptHealth focus in on its core home medical equipment business: sleep, respiratory and diabetes.
FRANKLIN, Tennessee—Kythera Labs, Inc. announced its certification as a Qualified Entity from the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS). The CMS Qualified Entity (QE) Program, also known as the Medicare Data Sharing for Performance Measurement Program, enables certified organizations to receive Medicare claims data under Parts A, B and D. Only 39 organizations are QEs and only 23, including Kythera, have access to nationwide data.
LAS VEGAS—ATLAS Technologies announced the addition of a new Vice President of Sales, Jason Dillon, as of July 1, 2024.
Dillon has a proven track record in sales and leadership roles. He recently served as the director of sales for Trella Health, formerly known as PlayMaker Health. In this role, he supported home medical equipment (HME) and infusion suppliers, developed software solutions and increased productivity for customers.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care, a non-medical in-home care service, reported increasing interest from entrepreneurs in the expanding senior care market. The company's franchise model, which offers extensive support and protected territories, has attracted business owners nationwide, the company said.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility took things digital this month with the launch of its new My VivaLift app, which allows users to control their VivaLift! power recliners from their smartphones. Pride said the app was designed to make it easier for users to find the optimal resting position or adjust the chair to their liking and offers a convenient alternative to using the hand control.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has developed a list of medications to serve as a reference when making site of care decisions for patients requiring intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) infusions. The list of medications reflects current U.S. prescribing practices and was compiled from home infusion providers' medication dispensing reports and reviewed by NHIA’s Quality and Standards Committee.
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee—IntellaTriage, an after-hours, nurse-first triage solutions provider for hospice and home health, announced its second consecutive placement on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List. This list offers a data-driven look at successful entrepreneurial businesses within the economy’s most dynamic segment. IntellaTriage ranked in the top 50% of the list and in the top 50 for fastest-growing companies in the state of Tennessee.
