MCKINNEY, Texas—New Day Healthcare, a home-based services provider, announced the acquisition of hospice operations in Missouri and Texas from Intrepid USA, a full-service home health agency. The company said these hospice operations aim to further its existing service line offerings and operations.
WINTER HAVEN, Florida—Detectives from the Polk County, Florida, sheriff’s office arrested Carrie Hutchinson of Winter Haven, a private certified nursing assistant who practices as a home health care nurse, and charged her with grand theft of $100,000 or more, exploitation of the elderly and criminal use of personal ID. The investigation of Hutchinson revealed that she stole $141,594 from the 77-year-old blind man who employed her.
The HomeCare (HC) team reached out to Joey Graham, the newly-elected CEO of Prochant, to discuss his plans and motivations for the company's growth. Prochant, a revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions company focusing on home medical equipment (HME), home infusion and home health providers, appointed Graham as CEO in September.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility, a designer and manufacturer of mobility products, announced the launch of two new mobility devices: the “Jazzy Ultra Light” power wheelchair and the “Go Go Super Portable” scooter. Additionally, the company released its “Charge360” technology, a battery charger that magnetically connects to the Go Go Super Portable.
LOS ANGELES—Seen Health, a health care organization focusing on aging-in-place services and culturally-focused care models, announced it has invested $22 million in funding to expand access to its culturally-focused care centers for eligible seniors. The company said the first center is set to open in California and will be built upon the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group Inc., a service provider in post-acute health care industry, announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Barb Anderson, and president, Lindy Tentinger, have been named among the 2024 top 50 women leaders of Iowa by Women We Admire—a periodical publishing company that provides news and information on today's wo
PEEKSKILL, New York—Angels on Call Homecare, a homecare services provider, announced it has achieved the Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) business accreditation from the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance), making it the first licensed homecare service agency in the United States to earn the accreditation.
NEW YORK—With Thanksgiving approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered suggestions to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses ensure their Thanksgiving celebration is comfortable and dementia-friendly.
NEW HYDE PARK, New York—Northwell Health, a New York-based health care provider and private employer, announced it will host its inaugural Aging Revolution Summit, which will take place both virtually and in-person on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The company said the summit aims to address the ongoing complexities of caring for the aging population and chart a new course for age-friendly care.
SAN DIEGO & SAN FRANCISCO—Dexcom Inc., a glucose biosensing technology company, and Ōura, a personalized health data company and creator of the sleep- and health-tracking Ōura Ring, announced a partnership that aims to improve customers’ metabolic health through the integration of Dexcom’s glucose data with the health data provided by the Ōura Ring.
MELVILLE, New York—Henry Schein Inc., a provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced it will acquire Acentus, a national medical supplier specializing in the delivery of continuous glucose monitors (CGM).
TAMPA, Florida—With Thanksgiving approaching, Vela Chairs, a company that makes assistive devices and chairs to help individuals live independently at home, is offering tips for making your Thanksgiving celebration comfortable and inclusive for guests with mobility issues. The company said more than 10% of Americans over the age of 18 may be navigating the holiday season with mobility challenges.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—LogicMark Inc., a provider of personal emergency response systems, health communication devices and technology, announced the launch of Freedom Alert Max, a new portable medical alert device. The device aims to offer new features and improvements for the alert device industry, such as medication reminders and fall detection algorithm.
DALLAS—Enhabit Inc., a home health and hospice provider, announced it will participatie in the upcoming Bank of America Securities 2024 Homecare Conference.
AKRON, Ohio—Miller’s Rental and Sales, a full-service health care products company serving Northeast Ohio, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. The company said as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, employees are reflecting on a legacy of innovation and family values, while looking forward to continued growth and commitment to clients and their families.
AMSTERDAM—Philips released updated instructions for multiple ventilators, due to the risk of inaccurate flow measurements caused by in-line nebulizer placements, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released in a statement. The FDA said this recall—or correction—involves updating instructions for using devices, rather than removing them from where they are used or sold.
OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced Wendy Miller, former special assistant to the CEO for BOC, has been named the 2024 recipient of its Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group Inc., a service provider in post-acute health care industry, announced that its chief information officer (CIO), Jeremy Kauten, has been recognized as a winner of Info-Tech Research Group’s 2024 CIO Award in the large and enterprise organization division.
WASHINGTON—As 2024 starts to wind down and a new administration and Congress begins to take over in Washington, home health advocates are focused on two primary priorities: reversing planned reimbursement cuts for home health and reforming plans that target underperforming hospices.
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri—Dynaris, a home oxygen therapy technology company, appointed Josh Samuel as its new chief operating officer (COO).
The promotion comes amid Dynaris' efforts to expand its dynamic oxygen delivery technology to international markets.
