CINCINNATI (May 19, 2021)—Protech Home Medical Corp., a U.S.-based provider of home medical equipment focused on end-to-end respiratory care, is pleased to announce that, subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), it intends to change its name to Quipt Home Medical Corp. and consolidate its common shares on the basis of one post-consolidation common share for every four pre-consolidation shares.
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UMBURG, Ill. (May 18, 2021)—Complia Health, a home health and hospice technology solutions provider, announced the appointment of Casey Schirk as chief client officer. Schirk’s addition underscores the company’s commitment to delivering higher caregiver and consumer satisfaction to their clients.
ATLANTA (May 18, 2021)—Brightree announced it has integrated its Brightree Business Management Solution for Pharmacy with 340B Validation Services from MedEdge Solutions, an innovative custom software solutions, data analytics and technical consulting company, to create a robust web-based tool for managing 340B data, submissions to third-party administrators (TPAs) and reporting.
INDIANAPOLIS (May 18, 2021)—Apria, Inc. announced that it has appointed Susannah Gray and Terri Kline to the company’s board of directors. Both will serve on the board’s Audit Committee.
Providing continuing education opportunities to your staff can help with recruiting and retention. Providers who want a well-trained workforce will seek new opportunities for their employees.
WASHINGTON, D.C (May 14, 2021)—Following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to not implement bids set by Round 2021 for most product categories, home medical equipment (HME) suppliers remain subject to Medicare rates that are largely based on bids submitted in 2015.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 13, 2021)—Forcura, a health care technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, announced the launch of Forcura Circle, a digital document sharing and signature solution that enables clinicians to easily receive, view, sign and store orders or plans of care in one central location.
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (May 13, 2021)—Empath Health and Stratum Health System announced that their merged organizations will be known as Empath Health. The two not-for-profit care organizations have joined together in a merger of equals to create one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health systems delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses and those experiencing grief.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (May 13, 2021)—Compassus Chief Medical Officer Kurt Merkelz, M.D., has been appointed to a two-year term on the Quality Measures Subcommittee of AMDA—The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. AMDA represents more than 50,000 clinicians who work in post-acute and long-term care.
PETALUMA, Calif. (May 13, 2021)—Senior Care Authority, a senior placement and elder care consulting franchise, has acquired Beyond Driving with Dignity and is now the exclusive provider of the nationally recognized program.
Telehealth utilization soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released waivers for home health, palliative care and hospice organizations to use more telehealth during the public health emergency—protecting patients and staff from exposure.
WESTLAKE, Ohio (May 11, 2021) – OxyGo LLC, a manufacturer of lightweight portable oxygen concentrators, has acquired LIFE Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices that specializes in portable emergency oxygen and CPR administration equipment.
DALLAS, Texas (May 11, 2021)—Axxess, a technology innovator for health care at home, announced its scheduling and staffing solution, Axxess CARE, is now available nationwide.
Axxess CARE has already helped nurses and therapists complete nearly 50,000 home health visits across 16 states, enabling organizations like Serenity Home Health to work with more clinicians to accept referrals and expand to new markets.
HOUSTON (May 11, 2021)—Sewa International has spent more than $6 million in the last 15 days to procure lifesaving equipment such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP machines as part of its “Help India Defeat COVID-19” campaign.
BOSTON (May 11, 2021)—Biofourmis, a Boston-based provider of virtual care and digital therapeutics, has named Maulik Majmudar, MD, a cardiologist and leader in digital health transformation, as its chief medical officer. Majmudar will lead the expansion of the company’s clinical care services—including near-term plans to offer in-home provider services that complement its robust care-at-home technology platform.
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 11, 2021)—AAHomecare is currently accepting nominations for one open position on the board of directors. To be nominated, you must be an employee or owner of an AAHomecare member company in good standing.
HARTFORD, Conn. (May 11, 2021)—CareCentrix, a provider of health-at-home solutions, announced the addition of Dr. Jennifer Schneider, MD, MS, as a strategic advisor. Schneider is a top tier clinical and business leader who has a deep understanding of the connection between technology and health care. She will support CareCentrix in its mission to empower health plans and providers to deliver more care at home leveraging emerging technologies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 7, 2021)—Even as vaccination rates grow and new cases of COVID-19 are slowing nationwide, home medical equipment (HME) suppliers and manufacturers remain in the grip of another side effect of the pandemic: higher product costs and increased operational expenses.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Penn. (May 7, 2021)—AdaptHealth, a provider of patient-centered, health care at home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced several recent acquisitions during its Q1 earnings call. In the first quarter, the company closed several acquisitions including previously announced Allina Health Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment, a HME provider in Minnesota with 10 locations.