WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced the launch of its new podcast series, "IM: Unfiltered," for members of the VGM community. This new series delivers candid conversations, expert insights and updates that matter most to home medical equipment (HME) providers.
BOSTON—CareAcademy, a provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, has been named a preferred training partner for CareConnect, a mobile-first caregiver management platform. The partnership launched first in New York, where it will serve the largest health care union in the country that has a focus on mission-driven education services.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) encouraged members of the HME industry to submit final comments on a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medi
PASADENA, Maryland—FutureCare, a health care technology company, announced the FutureCare Crestron Home Driver is now available for integration into Crestron Home systems. The company said the device aims to empower seniors to live and age in place safely and comfortably, while providing caregivers and families with real-time insights.
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio—Compass Health Brands introduced the truAIRE-PASP Portable Aspirator, an ultra-compact, lightweight device designed for ease of travel.
"Whether in emergency medical services or home health care, the truAIRE-PASP combines powerful suction with unbeatable portability, delivering the safety, reliability and flexibility you need when every second counts," the company said in a released statement.
FRESNO, California—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of a new wheel add-on, the Empulse M90 for manual wheelchairs. With its lightweight build, M90 delivers power assist without the bulk, wires or external components typically seen on similar devices.
ORANGE COUNTY, California—OneWell Health Care, a homecare provider of personalized home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announced the launch of its independent living services in Orange County under the Orange County Regional Center (OCRC).
BOSTON—Rendever, a provider of virtual reality solutions for aging seniors and hospice care, has launched a dementia and empathy training program for senior living professionals and caregivers. The interactive training program includes a suite of virtual reality (VR)-based paradigms that Rendever said are designed to empower individuals to understand, support and improve their approach to dementia care.
SKOKIE, Illinois—Hospice Tools is pleased to announce that Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), has re-verified Hospice Tools EMR, awarding it CHAP Verified status for the second consecutive time. This designation is granted to tools and resources used by community-based care providers that, through rigorous inspection, show no roadblocks to executing the CHAP Standards of Excellence and aim to improve the delivery of high quality care.
DALLAS—Homecare HomebaseSM, a software provider for home-based care, has opened nominations for the 2025 Home Care Aide Scholarship Program.
In its latest year, this annual program awards $2,000 scholarships to three homecare aides, honoring their dedication to the homecare industry while helping them further their education, grow professionally and continue building their careers in home-based care.
