WASHINGTON—The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) announced they will host a virtual public meeting to solicit stakeholder comments on Aug. 27. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the expansion of coverage and to clarify the coverage criteria for blinatumomab, an immunotherapy drug used to treat B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). 

PORTLAND, Maine—BerryDunn, an accounting, tax and consulting firm, announced the release of the 2025 National Patient and Family Satisfaction Quality Improvement Project report, marking the culmination of a two-year research initiative aimed at improving the care experience in home health and hospice organizations nationwide.

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Allegiance Group has announced a strategic partnership with R2 Health, a health care software and services company focused on delivering patient-centric solutions for infusion providers. This partnership follows the integration of Allegiance Group’s COLLECTPlus platform with R2 Health’s system to streamline billing and improve cash recovery for providers.

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).