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          Numotion Set to Launch Eye Tracking Technology for Power Chair Users    
  
        BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (April 12, 2019)—Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology, has announced it will soon offer an innovative new system, Independence Drive, that enables powered wheelchair...  
  

  

      
          Maxwell Healthcare Associates Expands Service Lines for Home Health Consulting    
  
        SHOREVIEW, Minn. (April 11, 2019)—Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), a home health and hospice consulting firm, announced tremendous company growth led by tripling its year-over-year top-line...  
  

  

      
          VGM Heartland Conference Releases 2019 Schedule    
  
        WATERLOO, Iowa (April 10, 2019)—VGM has announced the schedule for its annual Heartland Conference, which takes place June 10–12, 2019.

VGM’s Heartland Conference, now in its 18th year, is a two-...  
  

  

      
          InTouch Launches Telehealth Platform    
  
        SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (April 10, 2019)—InTouch Health announced the release a fully integrated, end-to-end virtual care platform. Solo by InTouch delivers enterprise solutions to provide scalable,...  
  

  

      
          Dozens Charged in Massive DME Fraud Scheme Worth More than $1 Billion    
  
        (April 9, 2019)—The owners of dozens of durable medical equipment (DME) companies, along with executives at five telemedicine companies and three licensed medical professionals, have been charged in...  
  

  

      
          Ex-CEO Convicted in Medicare Kickback Scheme involving DME claims      
  
        NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 9, 2019) —The former CEO of a pain management company was found guilty by a federal jury for his role in an illegal kickback scheme involving more than $4 million in tainted...  
  

  

      
          Honor Care Network Expands to Arizona    
  
        PHOENIX and SAN FRANCISCO (April 9, 2019)—Cypress HomeCare Solutions, a homecare agency in Arizona, announced that it is joining the Honor Care Network. The Honor Care Network is comprised of local...  
  

  

      
          Hoyt Joins Axxess    
  
        DALLAS (April 9, 2019)—Axxess, a health care technology company, has hired industry veteran Deborah Hoyt to oversee the company’s engagement in public policy initiatives.

Hoyt, who has been...  
  

  

      
          Hannah Wolfson Joins HomeCare Team    
  
        BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 8, 2019)—Cahaba Media Group is pleased to announce that Hannah Wolfson has joined the company as editor of HomeCare Magazine.

Wolfson previously served as director of...  
  

  

      
          Preparing for the Review Choice Demonstration    
  
        Via NAHC, WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2019)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted long-awaited information about the next steps for its Review Choice Demonstration, which will...  
  

  

      
          People for Quality Care Launches Access Survey    
  
        WATERLOO, Iowa (April 5, 2019)—End users of home medical equipment (HME) and family caregivers will have an opportunity to share their experience obtaining HME, supplies and services impacted by the...  
  

  

      
          GAO Report Examines Improper Rates    
  
        WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2019)—Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report titled, “Medicare And Medicaid CMS Should Assess Documentation Necessary to Identify Improper...  
  

  

      
          Brightree Introduces Advanced Analytics for HME Providers    
  
        ATLANTA (April 5, 2019)—Brightree introduced Advanced Analytics, an analytics platform for HMEs that highlights workflow insights, KPI tracking and peer benchmarking, without requiring users to...  
  

  

      
          Encompass Health Purchases Alacare    
  
        BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 3, 2019)—Encompass Health Corp., the fourth-largest provider of Medicare-certified skilled home health services, will buy the assets of the privately owned Alacare Home Health...  
  

  

      
          Philips Launches DreamWisp Mask    
  
        AMSTERDAM (April 2, 2019)—Royal Philips, a provder of health technology, announced the launch of DreamWisp, an over-the-nose nasal mask that allows patients with sleep apnea to sleep in any position...