MINNEAPOLIS—Tactile Systems Technology, Inc., a medical technology company providing therapies for people with chronic disorders, announced the full commercial launch of its next-generation AffloVest high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy system. The system is used as a treatment option for chronic neuromuscular and respiratory conditions, including cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, across pediatric and geriatric populations.
SAN DIEGO—Resmed, a health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered in the home, announced it has completed its acquisition of Noctrix Health, Inc., a medical device company developing clinically validated wearable therapeutics for chronic neurological disorders.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided detailed fact sheets for the new round of competitive bidding through the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor website.
The following fact sheets for the competitive bidding program (CBP) were posted dated June 4:
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—A national survey commissioned by LogicMark, Inc., a provider of personal safety and connected care technology, reveals 90% of current family caregivers in America show symptoms of burnout, and the youngest generation is bearing a disproportionate share of the burden.
At the same time, nearly eight in 10 caregivers say they would embrace AI-powered health monitoring, contradicting the assumption that technology is unwelcome in caregiving.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group announced that M. Kris Srinivasan has joined the organization as chief medical officer. The company said Srinivasan will provide clinical leadership across VGM Group’s nonacute healthcare businesses, advancing governance, medical policy oversight and evidence-based standards that support the providers and organizations VGM serves.
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—Breathe, LLC, a Medicare independent diagnostic testing facility based in Overland Park, Kansas, announced the availability of BREATHElink, a mobile platform that puts overnight oximetry data download directly in the hands of the patient.
With BREATHElink, patients can complete their overnight study and transmit the results from their own home.
NEW YORK—IntusCare, a technology provider in the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) market, announced the one-year anniversary of CareHub EMR’s launch and that CareHub now supports 33 PACE programs across 16 states.
The electronic medical record and practice management platform said it currently supports more than 5,000 total unique users and nearly 12,000 participants, with at least 25 additional programs expected to go live in 2026 and 2027.
SUNRISE, Florida—Interim HealthCare Inc., a network of home healthcare and staffing services that span the care continuum, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in June. The company said it is recognized as the nation’s first home-based care franchise opportunity and is marking this milestone by recognizing the strength of its franchise partners, all locally owned and operated, so patients, clients, families and employees stay connected to their communities.
CHICAGO—The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Karen Gibbs, who has in-house and law firm experience dealing with a broad spectrum of healthcare and life sciences issues, has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Health & Life Sciences Practice Group.
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina—BleepSleep, the sleep apnea technology company behind the maskless, strap-free CPAP interface, launched its redesigned direct-to-consumer Shopify store at bleepsleep.com. The launch coincides with the continued expansion of its flagship headgear-free CPAP products: the DreamPort Sleep Solution and the Eclipse CPAP Solution.
