RtNOW Launches New Service Lines
New rtNOW Engage adds virtual PAP setup and CPAP, BiPAP and non-invasive ventilation adherence

FRANKENMUTH, Michigan—RtNOW, a provider of virtual respiratory therapy, announced the launch of rtNOW Engage, a  suite of service lines to support durable medical equipment (DME) companies in delivering patient care. 

MedRhythms, Edwards Health Care Services Enter into Distribution Agreement
The partnership will enable nationwide distribution of MedRhythms' currently available devices, InTandem & MOVIVE

PORTLAND, Maine—MedRhythms, Inc., a provider of neurologic and physical rehabilitation, announced its partnership with Edwards Health Care Services (EHCS), a provider of direct-to-home medical products. The partnership will enable nationwide distribution of MedRhythms' currently available devices, InTandem, for adults with chronic stroke walking impairments and MOVIVE for people with Parkinson's disease (PD), to patients with Medicare and/or commercial insurance.

Study Shows Older Patients Open to Smart Rings for Health
The study found that older patients are open to using wearable smart rings & view themselves as active contributors to their own care

KUOPIO, Finland—According to a recent study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, older patients susceptible to chronic neurological conditions are willing to use wearables for remote monitoring to support their health and well-being at home. The study found that older patients are open to using wearable smart rings and view themselves as active contributors to their own care. 

Hospice of the Western Reserve, Netsmart Partner
Netsmart CareFabric was chosen to enhance hospice & palliative care services & to improve patient outcomes

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Hospice of the Western Reserve (HOWR), a nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care services, announced it has selected the Netsmart CareFabric to support its post-acute service lines on a single platform. The Ohio-based provider said it aims to further its mission to provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care by leveraging a unified platform that supports its clinical, financial and operational efficiencies across the agency’s 11 locations.

Apria and Byram Join New Optum Preferred DME Network
Apria & Byram will offer patients a range of DME products in multiple categories for chronic & acute health needs

RICHMOND, Virginia—Apria Healthcare, LLC and Byram Healthcare Centers, Inc., providers of home-based care and part of the Owens & Minor family, announced a new national provider agreement with Optum Health—a patient-centered care organization that helps deliver better experiences for patients and providers, improve health outcomes and lower total cost of care.