A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.
TAMPA, Florida—United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced criminal charges against nine individuals in connection with alleged schemes to defraud programs entrusted for the care of the elderly and disabled, and to obtain controlled substances through fraud. The charges filed in the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) are part of the Department of Justice’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.
HARTFORD, Connecticut—CareCentrix, a home-centered care company, announced the launch of DME Navigator. This next-generation durable medical equipment (DME) benefits management solution brings together industry capabilities. Through a new collaboration with a leading information and technology-enabled health services company, this integrated solution modernizes the delivery of DME by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs of care and improving health outcomes.
WASHINGTON—According to a new report on the unmet needs of seniors across the United States, four out of five seniors who needed a home-delivered or congregate meal in 2021 did not receive one; and over 3.6 million, or 18%, of low-income older adults were food insecure.
MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a premier provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and disposable medical products, announced the opening of its expansive new warehouse in the Town of Wallkill (Middletown), New York.
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina—Choice Health at Home (Choice), a home health, hospice and personal care provider specializing in the treatment of patients in their own home, announced a partnership with Resilient Healthcare (Resilient), a tech-enabled health care company dedicated to the delivery of care to patients’ homes and communities virtually and in-person. This partnership will provide Choice access to a suite of digital health technologies and hospital-at-home programs.
WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the United States has settled a civil fraud lawsuit against VNS Health, Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care and VNS Health Behavioral Health (collectively VNS) for $1 million.
HERNDON, Virginia—Ardo medical, Inc., an innovator in Swiss made breast pumps and breast care products, announced the global release of the Ardo Melia. Ardo Melia is a completely untethered wearable breast pump without tubes or wires, designed to transform the pumping experience for mothers everywhere. Breastpumps.com, a durable medical equipment (DME) provider based in Walpole, Massachusetts, will be the worldwide first distributor of the new breast pump.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a more than 4% cut to home health payments next year, a move that advocates say will continue to harm patients and providers.
PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) announced the acquisition of Mobility Designed, Inc.’s full portfolio of products. This acquisition will enhance DDH's portfolio of medical equipment while integrating industrial design expertise directly into its operations.
