SAN DIEGO (December 4, 2018)—ResMed, a provider of cloud-connected medical devices and out-of-hospital software-as-a-service (SaaS) business solutions, announced it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Propeller Health, a digital therapeutics company providing connected health solutions for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (December 4, 2018)—Bonafide Management Systems officially announced that it has full integration with Allegiance Group, a provider of patient pay billing and collection services for DME businesses. This full integration includes single sign on functionality, which provides seamless integration between Bonafide and the AR services provided by Allegiance Group.
CHICAGO (December 4, 2018)—higi SH llc (higi), a population health enablement company that empowers consumers to measure, track and act on their health data, and Bridge Connector, which delivers streamlined integration solutions for health care organizations, have announced a new partnership.
CHICAGO (December 4, 2018)—myCNAjobs, a recruitment service built for senior care and a free resource for caregivers, announces a new job placement initiative to help American Red Cross-trained nurse assistants obtain jobs in health care and combat the caregiver shortages and retention challenges plaguing the health care industry. myCNAjobs will provide job placement services for graduates of Red Cross CNA training programs across the nation and track valuable hire and retention data.
BOSTON (December 4, 2018)—Mavencare, a homecare technology company, has announced its expansion to Boston.
Using proprietary technology, Mavencare screens caregiver applicants, matches families with caregivers, collects in-home data, utilizes an intelligent notification system, and houses all communication between caregivers, clients, health care partners and the Mavencare team.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (December 3, 2018)—Solara Medical Supplies (Solara), a direct-to-patient supplier of advanced diabetic devices, including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other supplies for the intensively managed diabetic, announced the acquisition of Huey’s Home Medical Inc. (HHM), an Illinois-based direct-to-patient provider of durable medical equipment and supplies.
EXETER, Penn. (December 3, 2018)—Pride Mobility Products Corporation has sold its lifts and ramps division to Harmar Mobility LLC.
This move allows Pride Mobility to further focus its efforts on developing consumer-driven mobility products in its scooter, power chair and lift chair product lines.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (December 3, 2018)—Knit-Rite, Inc., a Kansas City-based manufacturer of medical textiles, introduces a new Core-Spun Patterned AFO Sock by SmartKnit now available through orthotists and practitioners.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (December 3, 2018)—Dynatomy has announced the launch of the new VariGrip Therapy UNO, a thumb/individual finger exerciser with adjustable resistance for both flexion and extension, and an ergonomic design with stabilization points for extra support.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (December 3, 2018)—A new drug pricing rule (CMS-4180-P), proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released Monday, November 26, considers policies the National Community Pharmacists Association and CMS say will lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy counter and lead to a more competitive and efficient Part D program.
Updated December 6, 2018: The Council for Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition of the nation's leading home oxygen therapy providers and manufacturing companies, reiterated support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ key reforms to stabilize the market for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) including home respiratory therapy and supplies, but expressed concern over a sub-regulatory proposal to include home ventilators in the Co
LAS VEGAS (November 29 2018)—Take advantage of the lowest possible rates for Medtrade Spring 2019, scheduled for April 16-18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WATERLOO, Iowa (November 29, 2018)—In early November, a group of HME industry advocates convened at VGM headquarters in Waterloo, Iowa, for a workshop that shared best practices for digital marketing and social media consumer-focused campaigns, with the goal of advancing grassroots legislative efforts that benefit the HME community.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 29, 2018)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), representing providers and suppliers of home and specialty infusion therapy, announced that its board of directors has appointed Connie Sullivan, BSPharm, president and chief executive officer, effective December 1, 2018. Sullivan will be the first pharmacist to hold the position of CEO since NHIA’s inception in 1991.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 29, 2018)—The BOC board of directors announces the election of its 2019 executive committee and the election of two new members of the board.
The executive committee is made up of the officers of the board. The recently-elected 2019 officers are:
Mark E. SmithOn Monday, November 26, 2018, Quantum Rehab announced the passing of Mark E. Smith, General Manager, Public Relations & Consumer Research for Pride Mobility, describing Smith as an iconic member of the Pride Mobility and Quantum Rehab family and someone who shared his passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 28, 2018)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) will co-sponsor with state home health associations a series of 12 one-day seminars around the country in early 2019, exploring the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), what it will mean for home health, and how businesses can adapt to some of the most consequential regulatory changes the industry has seen.
SAN CARLOS, Calif (November 26, 2018)—WHILL Inc. announced that their Model Ci personal electric vehicle (EV) received top accolades from TIME, as one of the “50 Best Inventions of 2018.” The annual list hit newsstands, Friday, November 16.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (November 26, 2018)—Nancy Geiger (East Patchogue), director of the Gurwin Home Care Agency, recently accepted the Norma Recco Advocate of the Year Award from the Long Island Chapter of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (NYSAHCP) for her outstanding contributions in public advocacy to advance home and community-based care.
EXETER, Penn (November 26, 2018)—Pride Mobility Products has named Jeffrey Distasio as the senior director of Pride sales.