PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—Modivcare Inc., a technology-enabled health care service and integrated supportive care solutions company, has partnered with Tenovi, a cellular-connected remote monitoring solutions company, to deliver Adherium’s “Hailie Smart” inhalers. Modivcare, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Valued Relationships, Inc.
WASHINGTON—House Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Randy Feenstra (R-IA) are asking colleagues in the House to join a sign-on letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that aims to reestablish the Medicare 75/25 blended rate for durable medical equipment (
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—In response to the report on the operational disruption at Baxter’s North Cove, North Carolina, facility due to Hurricane Helene, the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) released a guidance list that aims to provide health care organizations with a structured approach for managing product shortages, particularly of diluents, parenteral nutrition (PN) products and small and large volume parenteral solutions.
NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline, a medical-surgical product manufacturer, announced its partnership with Microsoft, software platforms and tools creator, aiming to address the complex supply chain challenges facing health care professionals.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a health and community care technology company, released its third “Evolution of Care” report.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Quantum Rehab released the Quantum Outback, the company’s new four-wheel, all-terrain power chair. The chair, which was inspired by a joint development effort with the company’s Australian subsidiary, aims to provide users with outdoor use and improve outdoor driving experiences.
The Outback features:
WASHINGTON—Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, an association of nonprofit providers of aging services, responded to a letter sent by 34 members of congress to President Joe Biden’s Administration regarding the Medicare Advantage (MA) plan “flex cards.
Below is Sloan's response:
Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten the appointment or couldn’t remember speaking to her.
It seemed clear they had some type of cognitive impairment. Yet, they were living alone.
DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a home-based care software provider, has named CareXM, a clinical triage services and technology company, as a recommended partner for clinical triage. The companies’ ongoing work aims to deliver enhanced care coordination and operational efficiency to home health and hospice providers nationwide.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a blanket waiver that allows physical therapists and speech language pathologists to perform initial and comprehensive assessments in instances where therapy is ordered for home health agencies (HHAs) impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Additionally, CMS modified some hospice requirements that involve updating comprehensive assessments of patients.
Below are the modifications:
NEW YORK—Mobile Health is proud to announce the addition of Isaac Greszes as the General Manager of Home Care. Greszes will be focused on the New York market and national expansion. Greszes brings over a decade of leadership experience in the homecare and health care technology sectors, including his most recent role at CareConnect, where he led strategic initiatives to drive national growth and expand and improve service offerings.
BOSTON—Medically Home, a tech-enabled services company coordinating acute hospital care to the home for patients, announced that it has expanded the responsibilities of its Chief Medical Officer, Pippa Shulman, DO, MPH, who will now also serve as chief strategy officer.
RICHMOND, Virginia—Owens & Minor, Inc., a health care solutions company that provides products and services that support care from the hospital to the home, announced Jonathan Leon has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Leon will maintain his corporate treasurer responsibilities while a search for his successor is underway.
PLANO, Texas—NTT Data, a global health care information technology company, and Duke Health, an academic and health care system, have partnered in an effort to create an interactive model for augmented homecare delivery.
WASHINGTON—An indictment was unsealed in Brooklyn, New York, charging eight defendants for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid of approximately $68 million through the operation of two social adult day cares and a home health care financial intermediary. Through these operations, the scheme involved paying kickbacks and bribes for services that were not provided.
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a provider of durable medical equipment and health services based in Asheville, North Carolina, has extended its gratitude to Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort for their assistance and support during Hurricane Helene.
BALTIMORE, Maryland—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced additional resources and flexibilities are available in response to Hurricane Milton in Florida. CMS is working with the state of Florida and federal partners to put these flexibilities in place in an effort to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need.
FORT WORTH, Texas—VERTESS, a health care mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, was awarded the number one lower-middle market sell-side M&A advisor on Axial's “2024 Healthcare Top 50” list. VERTESS was recognized on the list for the deals it brought to the market and the level of interest those deals received in the network.
HELENA, Montana—Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.
PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a respiratory care company, launched the “PulmO2” oxygen concentrator, a solution aiming to improve access to oxygen therapy in low- and middle-income countries. With over a million annual preventable deaths from hypoxemia in these regions, the PulmO2 intends to address a gap in health care.
The PulmO2's features, listed below, can be highly effective in resource-limited settings.
