DALLAS (August 30, 2021)—Elara Caring, a provider of home health care services, announced that leading operations executive Ananth Mohan has been named chief operating officer (COO). In this position, Mohan will be responsible for Elara Caring’s day-to-day administrative and operational functions. As a member of the executive team, he will provide critical support and expertise to ensure the company meets key operational metrics. Mohan will report directly to CEO Scott Powers.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (August 27, 2021)–Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have recognized ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as the No. 1 home are company on the Best Workplaces in Aging Services 2021 list. Earning the No. 1 position on this prestigious list confirms the positive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare and At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 26, 2021)—On August 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) distributed an alert on Philips respiratory products under recall. In their notice, CMS tells patients with recalled devices:
OAKLAND (August 26, 2021)—California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $3.31 million settlement against home respiratory services company, SuperCare Health Inc. (SuperCare) for defrauding the state and federal government by knowingly billing Medicare and Medi-Cal for servicing ventilators that were no longer medically necessary.
SAN DIEGO (August 26, 2021)—ResMed announced the promotion of Bobby Ghoshal to president of ResMed’s software as a service (SaaS) business, effective immediately. Raj Sodhi will be leaving full-time employment at ResMed, effective Sept. 1.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 26, 2021)–The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding opportunities for people to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in their home. To ensure Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard-to-reach can receive the vaccination, health care providers can now receive additional payments for administering vaccines to multiple residents in one home setting or communal setting of a home.
BOSTON (August 25, 2021)—VoiceFriend, LLC, developers of an integrated messaging and engagement solution for care communities, has announced that it received a major growth investment from Alta Lake Equity Partners LLC.
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 25, 2021)—Homecare and hospital association representatives in New York state are working together to further enhance collaboration across their respective settings through the statewide Hospital-Home Care Collaborative.
CHICAGO (August 25, 2021)—Dina, an AI-powered care-at-home platform and network, announced that it has made two key executive appointments, promoted several senior leaders, and expanded its national sales team to support the health care industry’s rapid transition to virtual and in-home care.
MCLEAN, Va. (August 25, 2021)—Capital One announced it served as lead arranger and administrative agent for a $600 million revolving line of credit for Addus HomeCare. With 210 offices in 22 states, Addus is a provider of personal care services as well as hospice and home health services. Over the past two years, the company has acquired seven personal care companies and four home health/hospice companies.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 25, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), North America’s largest provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has broadened the company’s reach in Virginia with the acquisition of Trust Care Home Medical Equipment locations in Richmond and Roanoke. The acquisition positions NSM as the largest provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) services in the state.
CLEARWATER & SARASOTA, Fla. (August 25, 2021)—Empath Health has announced a policy that requires colleagues, volunteers and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The full-life care provider serving Tampa Bay and southwest Florida provides care and support for those with chronic and advanced illnesses and/or those dealing with grief. Suncoast Hospice and Tidewell Hospice are members of the Empath Health family of companies.
BATON ROUGE, La. (August 24, 2021)—Louisiana home medical equipment (HME) providers now have more protection against payment caps for home ventilation services.
CINCINNATI (August 24, 2021)—Quipt Home Medical Corp., a U.S. based provider of home medical equipment focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results and operational highlights. These results pertain to the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, and are reported in U.S. dollars.
WASHINGTON, D.C. & OWINGS MILLS, Md. (August 24, 2021)—Increasing the vaccination rates among home health workers is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in consultation with industry leaders, estimate a vaccination range of 40% to 90% depending on the company and the discipline of the caregiver.
BALA CYNWYD, Penn. (August 24, 2021)—Connect America LLC, a nationally recognized provider of digital health and connected care for seniors and vulnerable populations, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100Plus, a remote patient monitoring (RPM) platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI).
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 23, 2021)—VGM Fulfillment, a division of VGM & Associates, is proud to announce the opening of a new warehouse location is Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania. The new warehouse will open on Sept. 7, 2021, and once it reaches full capacity will employ approximately 40 people. The warehouse provides 108,000 square feet of space.
CINCINNATI (August 23, 2021)—Home Helpers Home Care, a provider in the in-home care industry serving more than 1,000 communities across the United States, is taking steps to widen its role in the health care continuum through the launch of its most comprehensive care plan, Cared-4.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 20, 2021)—The United States Senate has approved a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. This resolution will serve as the vehicle for the second part of President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ infrastructure investment, much of which intends to strengthen the social safety net.
MERIDIAN, Miss. (August 19, 2021)—Vital Care Infusion Services, a pharmacy franchise business for infusion services, announced the signing of nine franchise agreements that will expand the company’s presence in Arkansas, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, Kansas, Georgia and Pennsylvania. These new signings come on the heels of the company’s record-breaking success in 2020, where it reported a 40% increase in revenue year-over-year.