DALLAS—Axxess, a technology innovator for health care at home, is deepening its partnership with nVoq, an innovator in speech recognition technology, to transform the documentation process for Complia Health’s ContinuLink and Suncoast clients.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, has acquired Experience Care, a technology company offering a suite of software solutions for post-acute and long-term care providers. With the addition of Experience Care, WellSky said it expands its commitment and investment in the long-term care market.
WATERLOO, Iowa—The National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART) and U.S. Rehab/VGM have joined forces to launch a comprehensive survey of the complex rehab technology (CRT) industry through the University of Northern Iowa’s Strategic Marketing Services program.
DALLAS—Nymbl Systems recently signed on for Medtrade, scheduled for March 26-28, 2024 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
According to Chad Feinberg, chief revenue officer, the first-time exhibitors out of Dublin, Ohio offer a full suite of business management software that takes care of patient intake, scheduling, billing, reporting, purchasing and inventory management.
TRENTON, New Jersey– A Florida man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said.
Patrick Fitchner, 51, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 22 before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
DALLAS—Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), a home health and hospice care provider, announced it has satisfied the conditions in its Tax Matters Agreement (“TMA”), dated June 30, 2022, with Encompass Health Corporation to conduct a review of strategic alternatives and has formally initiated such process. As part of this process, the board of directors will consider a wide range of options for the company including, among other things, a potential sale, merger or other strategic transaction.
NEW YORK—MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced a collaboration with Empathy, an end-of-life platform helping families navigate the experiences associated with loss. As part of MetLife’s Beneficiary Claims Concierge Services, which provide compassionate support and guidance, MetLife now offers employees and their beneficiaries enrolled in life insurance access to Empathy’s bereavement care platform.
As cost pressures continue to impact the home medical equipment (HME) community, AAHomecare is launching a nationwide survey to gather intel on the rising costs of products, shipping and labor for those providing home oxygen equipment, CPAP devices and/or hospital beds to end users; aggregated information will be used in advocacy efforts.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—A study from the University of Minnesota (UMN) School of Public Health (SPH) quantified the degree to which home health care patients' race, ethnicity and income level are linked to disparities in their functional improvement. According to the study, this can include clinically significant improvement in activities of daily living and a reduction in dependency on continued medical treatment.
NEW JERSEY—The Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing within the Health Systems Branch of the New Jersey Department of Health (Department), with the approval of the Health Care Administration Board, proposed to readopt N.J.A.C. 8:42 Licensing Standards for Home Health Agencies, with amendments, repeals, and new rules. The proposal was posted to the State of New Jersey Department of Health website on Aug.
CARY, North Carolina—ACHCU, the educational and training division of Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC), announced the inclusion of three new program tracks for its flagship ACHCU Academy event set to take place in January in Orlando, Florida.
ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, has caregiving teams across the country that are focused on keeping seniors safe at home.
NEW YORK—HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs) and state Medicaid agencies, announced a new partnership with personal care services provider
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In a strategic move to strengthen awareness of the critical importance of high-quality, home-based care, AAHomecare announced a new area of focus that will be guided by accomplished industry professional Ashley Plauché, who assumes the role of senior Director of Brand Marketing.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—BAYADA Home Health Care (BAYADA), a nonprofit home health care provider, will join the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter as a 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s presenting sponsor in Philadelphia. With a national goal of establishing 100 teams, with 1,000 participants and to reach a fundraising total of $100,000, BAYADA is wholly committed to the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
WASHINGTON—The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) launched its new Insights Summit Series, creating curated, deep dive events delivering focused discussion, working sessions and peer-to-peer networking.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released the third playbook of 2023, “VGM Playbook: Business Solutions to Optimize Success in DMEPOS.”
NEW YORK—DocGo Inc. (Nasdaq:DCGO), a provider of last-mile mobile health services, announced the launch of its partnership with EmblemHealth, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health insurers, serving more than 3 million people in New York City and the tri-state area.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—This National Senior Citizens Day, observed on Aug. 21, Executive Home Care, an in-home care service, is using its platform to push for improved senior care policies and resources across the nation.
