LAS VEGAS (August )—ATLAS Enterprise Software has launched a new app to increase efficiency and patient access for home medical equipment (HME) and mobility providers. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 19, 2022)—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase access to care and to reduce unnecessary administrative burden for stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discontinuing the use of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Information Forms (DIFs) for claims with dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2023.

AKRON, Ohio (August 19, 2022)—ACU-Serve Corp. has acquired ECS Billing & Consulting North. ECS was based in Tiffin, Ohio, and founded by Sarah Hanna, a well-known industry veteran who will assume a role as V.P. of Consulting Services at ACU-Serve Corp. 

NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—Health technology company Dina has made its first appearance on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. 

NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions for payers, providers and state Medicaid agencies, announced it has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest growing private companies in America, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has been recognized. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), aprovider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has formed the NSM Consumer Insights Council to provide valuable insight about the trends, priorities and drivers affecting the complex rehab technology client experience. The council’s input fuels the strategic direction at NSM, supporting best-in-class client service and satisfaction. 

ATLANTA (August 18, 2022)—TZMO USA announced that the company has entered into a partnership with Mutual Drug, a full line wholesaler, to offer their Seni brand of adult incontinence products into over 500 pharmacies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, that make up the Mutual Drug collaborative network of pharmacies. 

AMSTERDAM (August 18, 2022)—Royal Philips, a global provider of health technology, announced that Roy Jakobs is proposed to succeed Frans van Houten as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 15, 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 16, 2022)—Calling the government’s proposed changes to Medicaid home health services “baffling,” the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) submitted more than 100 pages of comments and supporting materials today arguing against the proposed rule.

MIRAMAR, Fla. (August 16, 2022)—Integrated Home Care Services, Inc., an independent administrator of home health, durable medical equipment and home infusion benefits, has chosen Christopher Bradbury as the company's new CEO, effective August 15. Bradbury succeeds Jorge Pereda, co-founder, who held the role since IHCS's inception and will now assume a new role as chairman of the board.