ROCKLIN, California—Luna, a provider of in-home physical therapy, announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive provider of in-home physical therapy for AARP members.
Thirty-eight million AARP members will now have access to in-person physical therapy delivered by a licensed Luna physical therapist in the safety and convenience of their homes.
WASHINGTON—More than $1.7 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments reported by the Department of Justice in fiscal year 2022 were associated with the health care industry, including homecare sectors such as home health, durable medical equipment (DME) and medical device manufacturers.
PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island—Ageless Innovation, the maker of robotic companion pets for seniors, has been tapped by global entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. to create new gaming experiences specifically for older adults and their families.
NEWNAN, Georgia—Brendan Swift will join ATF Medical, a national provider of complex rehab technology (CRT) and accessibility solutions in workers’ compensation, as vice president, payer partnerships and marketing, the company announced. In this newly created role, Swift will lead the company’s sales and marketing strategies and develop and oversee national payer relationships.
New York—Most professional caregivers are motivated by the positive impact they have on their patients' health and well-being, according to a new survey conducted by HHAeXchange.
WASHINGTON—A federal jury convicted two men for engaging in a scheme to defraud Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans of more than $3.8 million on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—Health technology company MatrixCare was awarded the 2023 Best in KLAS: Software & Services designation by KLAS Research for its Home Health EHR solution in two categories.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued additional provider-specific guidance for the winding down of the COVID-19 public health emergency, which is set to end May 11.
LARKSPUR, California—By the Bay Health CEO Kitty Whitaker has announced plans to retire in the spring of 2023.
Whitaker, a Corte Madera resident, joined the nonprofit organization as a hospice nurse in 1996 (when it was known as Hospice of Marin). Over her 27-year career, she took on various roles in clinical leadership, became chief operating officer and in 2014 was appointed CEO.
