PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (April 1, 2021)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced today that Derek Lampert has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Size, who became CEO in November 2019, has assumed the role of vice chairman of the board of directors, with John Compton of CD&R remaining as chairman of the board. In this role, Size will be actively involved in supporting the leadership team to help position the company for long-term success.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2021)—The American Academy of HIV Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Kwong as Co-Medical Director of the National HIV and Aging Initiative. A collaboration of the academy, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and ACRIA, the initiative is made up of nationally-recognized HIV specialists and gerontologists. The goal of the Initiative is to provide the latest science and clinical guidance for optimal care of older people with HIV.
CHICAGO (April 1, 2021)—Sunset Healthcare Solutions has acquired skin care favorites RoEzIt Dermal Care and CPAP Moisture Therapy from Texas-based brand Lousal Enterprises, Inc.
RoEzIt Dermal Care is primarily designed to combat the side effects of oxygen therapy. CPAP Moisture Therapy is designed to address the side effects of CPAP therapy. The patented formulas are both petroleum-free and designed to increase patient compliance.
Updated April 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. CDT, to include quote from AAHomecare.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2021)—Industry advocates are lauding President Joe Biden's newly-released infrastructure plan, which includes $400 billion dollars for home- and community-based care for seniors and people with disabilities; it would also increase wages for in-home caregivers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 31, 2021)—Last week, the Senate passed an amended version of H.R. 1868, extending the pause on 2% Medicare sequester cuts though the end of 2021. Without Congressional action, those cuts would go back into effect on April 1.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 31, 202)—IMAC Holdings, Inc., a provider of medical advancements and care specializing in regenerative and rehabilitation orthopedic treatments without the use of surgery or opioids, closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 10,625,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $1.60 per share, for total gross proceeds of $17.0 million.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (March 31, 2021)—Best Life Brands, LLC, a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, has completed the acquisition of PROHealth Home Health Services, which provides in-home nursing, therapy and homecare services to patients across the greater Los Angeles area.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (March 30, 2021)—“I can’t pay enough for this.” Clare McHugh shared her experiences in receiving long-term in-home care for her mother in a recent panel discussion from Kaiser Health News. McHugh shared how caregiver Karen Gilmore put her own life on pause when the pandemic hit in order to care for McHugh’s mother.
LARKSPUR, Calif. (March 30, 2021)—Hospice by the Bay, a provider of hospice, palliative care, and in-home health care services, today announced that it has taken a new name, By the Bay Health. The name change is designed to more accurately reflect the organization’s current breadth of services, which include hospice care, palliative care, comfort care, grief counseling, pediatric care and skilled home health care services.
ATLANTA (March 30, 2021)—Graham-Field is proud to win the Manufacturer of the Year award in the 10th Annual Movers & Makers Awards by Partnership Gwinnett. Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, Georgia.
