OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to leverage its cloud technologies, advanced data analytics tools, machine learning capabilities and its artifici
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HHS & CMS are looking for comments related to all aspects of the MA program including access to care, PA, care quality and more
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback from the public on how best to enhance Medicare Advantage (MA) data capabilities and increase public transparency.
Allegedly, Hillrom's direct to consumer division sold used Clinitron, TotalCare and VersaCare beds but billed federal health care programs as if they were new beds
COLUMBIA, South Carolina—Durable medical equipment (DME) companies Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Hill-Rom Company, Inc., Hill-Rom Services, Inc. and Advanced Respiratory Inc. (collectively, Hillrom) have agreed to pay $2.1 million to resolve allegations that the companies violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims for payment to the Medicare, TRICARE, Department of Veterans Affairs and Medicaid programs.
Aeroflow names new president, chief strategy officer and chief operating officer
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced it has appointed a new president, chief strategy officer and chief operating Officer to oversee the company’s expansion and navigate
CareLineLive operates in the UK, Ireland, Jersey and Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia—CareLineLive, the all-in-one homecare management software company, announced its international expansion into Australia intending to improve and deliver care at home.
Jeffrey Brooks was charged with conspiring to submit or cause to be submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicare
GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Jeffrey Brooks, 40, of Clarence Center, New York, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. In addition to Brooks’ criminal conviction, last year, Brooks paid $850,000 in a civil settlement to resolve allegations that he provided kickbacks and caused false claims to be submitted in violation of the federal False Claims Act.
OPGA, Össur announce nomination period for O&P Grants
WATERLOO, Iowa—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Össur have announced the application period is now open for two grants available for U.S.-based O&P professionals.
Now in its third year, the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant is designed to pay tribute to Russell (Rusty) Walker, a practitioner who was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders.
Jerry Bruggeman was alleged to have provided false statements regarding Medicare beneficiaries who received medical devices
KANSAS CITY, Missouri—A Columbia, Missouri physician has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements relating to Medicare orders.
Jerry Joseph Bruggeman, 52, was charged in a 13-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
With FallCall App & Kwikset Lock, emergency medical personnel can enter premises immediately, saving valuable seconds & doors
LAKE FOREST, California—Kwikset, a provider of residential security, announced a new integration of the Kwikset Halo Wi-Fi enabled smart lock with FallCall Solutions’ medical alert applications.
New orders on many devices to stop shipping immediately as company says it is shifting focus to consumables.
AMSTERDAM—Philips Respironics announced the discontinuation of 19 sleep and respiratory products in the United States with a shift in focus to the sale of consumables and accessories, including masks.
Companies join forces to allow DispatchHealth’s home health professionals to prescribe and deliver nutritious foods.
DENVER—Instacart has partnered with DispatchHealth in an effort to ensure homebound patients have access to nutritious foods. Using Instacart Health technology, DispatchHealth’s in-home providers can now prescribe food interventions as easily as they do traditional medications. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the substantial impact of food insecurity on healthcare costs.
The two organizations have served 50 counties and reached 500 cities
MANITOWOC, Wisconsin—Legacy Care Partners Inc., a health care services provider, announced the successful acquisition of Superior Home Health and Superior Hospice of Texas.
New franchise owner answers the call to serve older adults in her local community
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey—FirstLight Home Care, a provider of homecare services, has announced the opening of one of its newest offices in Somerset, serving Piscataway, Somerset, Edison, Plainfield, New Brunswick, Middlesex and surrounding communities.
HomeWell secured a spot at number 283 on the nationally ranked list, marking an 18.4% improvement from its 2023 ranking
Burkburnett, TX – January 25, 2024 – HomeWell Care Services was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine's 2024 Franchise 500, a highly sought-after recognition in the franchise industry.
The Axys integration with AR Proactive is part of RedSail Technologies' goal of delivering technology solutions that help health care providers achieve their business objectives
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—RedSail Technologies, LLC, developer of Axys, announced the launch of its integration with AR Proactive, a patient billing and payments automation software.
StateServ acquires Delta Care Rx to form data, technology, & service platform focused on DME & pharmacy
PHOENIX and PITTSBURGH—StateServ, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) benefit management solutions to the post-acute care market in the United States, has completed its acquisition of Delta Care Rx (Delta Care), a national pharmaceutical care provider. Delta Care offers integrated pharmacy benefit management, mail-order prescription, sterile/non-sterile compounding and clinical pharmacist consulting to the hospice and palliative care markets.
PACparency is a post-acute care cost-containment solution providing financial transparency to workers’ compensation payers
AUSTIN, Texas—Prodigy Care Services has launched
Independent survey shows franchise owners are satisfied with CarePatrol’s performance
TROY, Michigan—CarePatrol, a senior care solutions organization, entered the new year with recognition from Franchise Business Review as a Top Franchise for 2024, earning high scores in leadership, core values and franchise community for the 14th year since the brand began franchising in 2009.
Franchise development agreements with new & existing business owners propel expansion throughout the U.S.
ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services announced that it signed 11 franchise development agreements with new and existing franchise owners in the last two quarters of 2023. This momentum capped off a year that included acquisitions and expansions in multiple states such as Texas, North Carolina, Utah and Massachusetts, as well as new locations opening in Chicago, Orlando, Florida, and Calgary, Alberta.
The combined team expands the services and capabilities that each agency has been known for
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group is excited to announce the merger of two of its marketing agencies, Two Rivers Marketing and Moxie, effective Jan. 1. The combined team—which will operate as part of Des-Moines based Two Rivers Marketing (2RM)—expands the services and capabilities that each agency has been known for, and provides our clients a true powerhouse of a marketing partner.