ASHEVILLE, N.C. (August 22, 2019)—Aeroflow Healthcare announced the results of a proprietary survey designed to stress the importance of communication between seniors and their friends and family as they age. The third-party administered survey polled 1,003 adults aged 60 or older living in the United States and was completed over a span of three days in July 2019.
Notable survey results include:
By Karen Angelo
LOWELL, Mass. (August 21, 2019)—A new study by UMass Lowell university researchers shows that one in four home health care workers are verbally abused by clients and their families.
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (August 21, 2019) – Casamba, a provider of electronic medical record (EMR) solutions for contract therapy providers, skilled nursing facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and outpatient therapy, today announced the launch of Casamba HomeTherapy.
LAS VEGAS (August 20, 2019)—The Call For Presentations for Medtrade Spring 2020 is officially open. Medtrade Spring is looking for speakers in a variety of categories to fill the March educational program. Sessions for the 2020 conference cover a wide range of topics:
OLD FORGE, Penn. (August 20, 2019)—Golden Technologies is excited to be a first-time exhibitor at the world’s leading international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care. REHACARE 2019 will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from September 18–21, featuring the latest technologies and products in the Home Medical Equipment industry.
SAN FRANCISCO (August 20, 2019)—WHILL—makers of the Model Ci and Model A Intelligent Personal Electric Vehicles (EVs), and Scootaround—a personal transportation solutions company, today announce the merger of both companies to evolve the personal mobility and transportation industry.
CHICAGO (August 15, 2019)—Inc. Magazine announced that Sunset Healthcare Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of HME supplies based in Chicago, has again ranked among the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. This is Sunset’s eighth appearance on the annual list since 2011, and this year it stands at no. 1872.
The honor marks another season of growth for Sunset. In June, the company introduced two products to its own manufactured respiratory line.
NEW YORK (August 14, 2019)—Inc. magazine revealed that 3B Medical joined the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 15, 2019)—QS/1, a pharmacy operating system provider and innovator, is excited to announce a partnership with Therigy, the trusted partner in specialty pharmacy software, consulting and outcomes, to improve specialty pharmacy operations between their dispensing system and therapy management software. Specialty pharmacy is the fastest-growing area within the industry and can help pharmacies increase their patient base as well as diversify their business.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (August 15, 2019)—Ageless Innovation LLC, a global company devoted to reimagining how people positively live and age together through the power of play, is proud to announce its Joy for All Companion Pet Kitten has been named a recipient of the 2019 Caregiver Friendly Awards.
DAVISON, Mich. (August 14, 2019)—Universal Software Solutions, Inc. (Universal), a leading provider of practice management solutions for the home health care and pharmacy infusion/specialty markets, officially announced the expansion of their existing building in Davison, Michigan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2019)—The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA 2018) included a provision permitting physician assistants (PAs), beginning Jan. 1, 2019, to serve as hospice attending physicians.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2019)—On Aug.
SANDWICH, Mass. (August 13, 2019)—Cape Medical Supply is pleased to announce the acquisition of the sleep therapy assets of Enos Home Medical (EHM), a long-time provider of sleep therapy services in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The transaction was completed on July 31.
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 12, 2019)—OxyGo LLC, a manufacturer of portable oxygen concentrators (POC) announced the launch of their new six-flow-setting, Bluetooth-enabled POC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 9, 2019)—The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, signed into law last week by President Donald Trump, includes an extension of the Medicare sequestration cuts for an additional two years. This across the board cut of 2% applies to all Medicare provider payments.
DALLAS, Tex., and NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 9, 2019)—Axxess, a home health care technology company, has partnered with PlayMaker Health, a market data and growth solution provider for the post-acute industry, to deliver current market data and referral intelligence for their home health and hospice agency clients.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.(August 7, 2019)—Anthem Blue Cross has partnered with CareMore Health and River City Medical Group (RCMG) to introduce a new, first-of-its kind model of care that provides comprehensive, home-based services for Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal consumers in the Sacramento area who are chronically ill and have complex healthcare needs.
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. and DENVER (August 7, 2019)—Option Care Enterprises, Inc. (Option Care) and BioScrip, Inc. (BioScrip) announced the successful completion of a merger, which follows the satisfaction of the transaction’s closing conditions, including approval by BioScrip shareholders and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., (August 7, 2019)—Cantex Continuing Care Network (Cantex) and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries (Diakon), together with Netsmart, have announced the successful launch of an industry breakthrough solution, Netsmart Referral Manager.
