CINCINNATI (February 17, 2022)—Quipt Home Medical Corp., a U.S. based home medical equipment provider focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced its first quarter fiscal 2022 financial results and operational highlights. These results pertain to the three-month period ended Dec. 31, 2021 and are reported in U.S. dollars.
The company reported revenue for Q1 2022 was $29.5 million compared to $22.8 million for Q1 2021, representing a 30% increase in revenue year-over-year.
UNION, N.J. (February 16, 2022)—LifeStation, a provider of medical alert monitoring and telehealth technology services, and Papa, a curated platform of companionship and support for older adults, families and other vulnerable populations, announced a partnership to address the social needs of older and other vulnerable adults. The collaboration offers a new approach to combating loneliness, isolation and its impact on health.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (February 14, 2022) — The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce that Melissa Leone, RN, BSN is the recipient of the 2022 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award.
LAS VEGAS (February 16, 2022)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) are announcing a call for speakers to the 2022 Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 24-26, 2022.
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 16, 2022)—VERTESS, a health care mergers and acquisitions (M+A) advisory firm, announced that seasoned M+A professional Anna Elliott, who specializes in high-growth health care technologies such as deep tech, SAAS, artificial intelligence, machine learning and ambient solutions, has joined the company as a managing director and partner.
NEW YORK (February 15, 2022)—As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners. The surveys revealed critical insights into the needs of older adults and their caregivers/care partners concerning health care navigation and decision making.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults 65 and older fall each year, and one out of five falls cause serious injury such as broken bones or head injuries. Coupled with local COVID-19 ordinances and a competitive housing market, many seniors are feeling as though they don't have enough safe housing options.
LAKEPORT, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—Mendo Lake Home Respiratory Services has been acquired in a strategic transaction with Lincare. Mendo Lake Home Respiratory Services is a respiratory-focused full service durable medical equipment business located in Lakeport, Californina, serving Lake, Mendocino and northern Napa counties. The company is well known for delivering quality products, maintaining clinical excellence, and providing the highest quality customer service.
FRESNO, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a manufacturer of advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Presperin Pedersen as the director of clinical education for North America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 11, 2022)—The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care is expanding its Home-Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home and Veteran-Directed Care programs to make them available at all VA medical centers (VAMC) by the end of fiscal year 2026.
VA will add 58 medical foster homes and 70 veteran-directed care programs to VAMCs across the nation and add 75 home-based primary care teams to areas with the highest unmet need.
