Back wages were recovered for 76 employees who were denied overtime
BISMARCK, North Dakota—The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $73,680 in overtime wages for 76 employees of Lasting Love Homecare, LLC.
Two new members were welcomed to the consultant team, aiming to enhance van Halem’s services
ATLANTA—The van Halem Group announced the addition of Melissa Pederson and Dr. William Felix to its team of expert consultants. Wayne van Halem, president of The van Halem Group, said he is thrilled to welcome them both to the team.
“Their background, skills and expertise are perfectly aligned with the services we provide to our clients, and we are lucky to have them,” said van Halem.
The University of Pittsburgh & the Medical University of South Carolina study the impacts of mobility devices & limited mobility on frequent falls
PITTSBURGH—Clinical investigators from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) recently reported that different types of mobility devices and certain characteristics of people with limited mobility are associated with reported falls, according to their study.
The value-based care health model of Serviam Care Network and quality senior care of Bickford Senior Living aim to improve lives of Virginia residents
KANSAS CITY, Missouri—Serviam Care Network, through its Value-Based Care Alliance, has announced the addition of Bickford Senior Living to the Value-Based Care Alliance of Virginia, which introduces value-based care (VBC) health models to its Virginia communities. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality of care for senior residents while improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
Sanctuary Hospice partners with Medline to drive focus around standardizing incontinence, wound care and nutrition best practices
NORTHFIELD, Illinois—Medline has entered into a multi-year prime vendor partnership with Sanctuary Hospice, a Mississippi-based provider of at-home and inpatient hospice care.
The investment will enable HarmonyCares to bring its value-based primary care model to more people across the U.S.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—HarmonyCares, a provider of in-home longitudinal care, raised $200 million of capital, which brings its physician-led, value-based care model to more vulnerable patients nationwide.
The Subaru Loves to Care Initiative helped Camden-based patients for the 3rd year in a row
CAMDEN, New Jersey—In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment (DME) and transportation services to continue to fuel Cooper's mission.
The acquisition will create the region's largest team of hospice & palliative care certified physicians & specialists
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR), a premier provider of hospice and palliative care services in Northern Ohio, has completed its acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO). This strategic alliance aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive end-of-life care across a broader region.
Cofounder & former CEO Rami Karjian steps up to new role as advisor
BOSTON—Medically Home, the provider aiming to decentralize advanced care to the home, announced that its Board of Directors has named Graham Barnes as president and CEO of Medically Home effective immediately. Barnes brings extensive experience leading organizations with services adjacent to Medically Home's market, with a background that includes acute hospital staffing and scheduling, care coordination, home health and contract lifecycle management segments.
Christopher Spellman pleaded guilty of conspiracy to defraud health care companies through bribery
CONCORD, Florida—A Florida man pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare of $39.5 million, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.
Christopher Spellman of Port Richey, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and was charged on July 17. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott scheduled sentencing for Nov. 21, 2024.