OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced it is a winner in this year’s Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This award marks the 12th Stevie Award BOC has earned since 2013.
WASHINGTON—Following the House's passage of its budget resolution, as Congress forges ahead on crafting a budget reconciliation bill, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, urged policymakers to protect the critical programs and policies relied on by older adults and families.
Sloan's comments are below:
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Sally Njume-Tatsing, 47, formerly of Pickerington, was sentenced in federal court to 42 months in prison for committing Medicaid fraud. Njume-Tatsing was found guilty in September 2024 on all 13 counts as charged following a jury trial.
According to court documents and trial testimony, in 2017, Njume-Tatsing owned and operated three home health care businesses named Labelle Home Health. The agencies were located in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon and Parma.
SAN MATEO, California—Cala, a bioelectronic medicine provider, announced at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) meeting in San Diego, California, the results from multiple clinical studies further expanding the robust body of evidence for Cala Transcutaneous Afferent Patterned Stimulation (TAPS) Therapy.
COLUMBIA, Maryland—Maxim Healthcare Services (Maxim), a provider of conti
JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania—Right at Home, an in-home care franchise with more than 700 locations across the U.S. and five other countries, is targeting Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for its next phase of strategic expansion. The brand plans to open two new units in Johnstown to meet the growing demand for quality in-home care services in the area.
ST. LOUIS—A medical doctor from the Kansas City, Kansas area admitted to accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks to order medically unnecessary health care for thousands of patients.
MADISON, Wisconsin—Redox, a provider of health care data interoperability solutions, announced it has joined CommonWell Health Alliance, a Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) enabling the federated exchange of patient information across the United States.
WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has joined a group of organizations urging an exemption from tariffs for medical and dental supplies, equipment and devices, citing concerns about increased costs resulting in supply chain disruptions.
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—CoachUp Care, a MissionCare Collective company, announced the official launch of Move, a wellness and engagement feature that enables care providers to proactively listen to their workforce through daily activity, while simultaneously driving employee connection, wellness and retention.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) strongly encouraged respiratory suppliers to comment on a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) on noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). Comments are due Thursday, Apr. 10 (11:59 p.m. ET).
MT JULIET, Tennessee—Sunrise Medical unveiled the Magic Mobility XT4, a 4x4 power wheelchair engineered for riders who refuse to be limited by rough terrain. With the all-wheel suspension, servo-powered steering and four high-torque 700W motors, the XT4 delivers unmatched off-road performance, allowing riders to explore with confidence and control.
Off-Road Performance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—Always Best Care Senior Services, a provider of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, announced the opening of its newest franchise in Alexandria, Virginia. Owned and operated by Caitlin Mackay and Pete Guzman, the new office is located at 630 N.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates has released “The Ultimate Cybersecurity Handbook: Prevention, Detection and Response,” an exclusive resource specifically focused on helping VGM members protect their businesses from cyber threats.
PALO ALTO, California—Every day, caregivers—both professionals and family members—walk into homes where seniors are struggling with the changing needs of aging, often without knowing what to do.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility introduces its second platinum mobility scooter, the Victory Platinum. The Victory Platinum contains Pride’s patented EZ Turn technology for tight turning, our exclusive Charge360 magnetic charging system that eliminates the need to line up any pins, a tiller adjustment mechanism located on the delta tiller and full front and rear suspension.
BOCA RATON, Florida—Mobility City Holdings Inc., a provider of mobility equipment repair, patient delivery, rental and sales, announced that all of its locations have earned accreditation as home medical equipment (HME) subcontractors.
WASHINGTON—As the Senate advances its newest budget resolution and the possibility of massive cuts to Medicaid loom, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit providers of aging services, reiterated the impact of large-scale spending reductions in the federal-state health insurance program in a letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership.
SAN DIEGO, California—Resmed, a health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, announced its home sleep apnea test, NightOwl, is now available across the United States. NightOwl is an FDA-cleared home sleep apnea test (HSAT) designed to offer health care providers a simplified, accurate and efficient way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from the comfort of an individual’s home.
North Haven, Connecticut—Jennifer Lee, a results-oriented home health executive, has joined Corcoran Consulting Group as managing consultant, home health and hospice.
