David Santana pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud

BOSTON—The owner of Conclave Media (Conclave) and Nationwide Health Advocates (Nationwide) pleaded guilty in connection with a $44 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME), including orthotics such as back and knee braces and genetic tests. 

PDG is a Canada-based provider of manual tilt wheelchairs

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Permobil announced the successful acquisition of PDG Mobility, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The acquisition adds expertise and a range of tilt-in-space products to Permobil’s portfolio of complex rehabilitation solutions. Permobil said PDG is known for products with high durability, unique and improved functionality and attractive design, as well as customer support.  

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, continues to expand the company’s Momentum Academy education series with more events hosted this year across the country to educate clinical partners, including physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health care providers about best practices in mobility solutions and complex rehab technology (CRT).

The device is designed to address the dynamic and evolving needs of aging adults and caregivers

PHILADELPHIA—Medical Guardian, a provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS) and health care engagement services, announced the launch of the newest product in its lineup of medical alert solutions—the MGMini Lite. Weighing less than an ounce, this device is designed to address the dynamic and evolving needs of aging adults and caregivers.

As the team at VGM sees it, MHFA certification is just one more way they can help protect the well-being of VGM employee owners

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group, Inc. recently announced that the entire team in its human resources department has achieved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification. MHFA is a program of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps people assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.

The partnership is set to roll out this month, with both companies working closely to integrate their services and offer a seamless experience to users

NORCROSS, Georgia—Healthyr, a provider of at-home health tests and solutions, announced a partnership with Koning Health, a pioneer in breast imaging technology. This collaboration aims to empower women worldwide by offering advanced, non-invasive breast health solutions.

Clients can now use Gateway's coding and compliance services to show a patient's current health status

DALLAS and DETROIT—Axxess, a home health care technology company, announced a strategic partnership with Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting, LLC. Axxess clients can now use Gateway's coding and compliance services to show a patient's current health status while under service and maximize revenue and efficiency.

Home Instead shares tips for prioritizing one's well-being during World Alzheimer's Month

OMAHA, Nebraska—As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's continues to rise—now exceeding 6 million—the caregivers supporting these older adults find themselves confronted with challenges such as managing high-stress levels, dealing with sleep deprivation and struggling to find time for self-care. Unfortunately for caregivers, these factors are known to contribute to the development of the disease, putting them at greater risk.

This investment increases the number of patient lives covered to 255M+ annually

ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and integrated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions to the post-acute care industry, announced an investment in expanding its dataset—the foundation of all its products and services.

Boeye most recently served as executive vice president at Brightree

PRINCETON, New Jersey—Parachute Health, a provider of ePrescribing software for durable medical equipment (DME), welcomed Rob Boeye as commercial leader - HME. Boeye joins Parachute Health with more than 25 years of experience working with home medical equipment (HME) providers to drive product innovations and digital transformation.