PLYMOUTH MEETING, Penn. (May 7, 2021)—AdaptHealth, a provider of patient-centered, health care at home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, announced several recent acquisitions during its Q1 earnings call. In the first quarter, the company closed several acquisitions including previously announced Allina Health Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment, a HME provider in Minnesota with 10 locations.
ROCKLIN, Calif. (May 7, 2021)—Luna, a provider of on-demand physical therapy, announced three new partnerships with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Resurgens Orthopaedics and Modern Orthopedics to expand access to quality physical therapy for patients across four states. Through Luna, patients will receive the same high-quality care these orthopedic institutions provide in outpatient clinics in the comfort of their home or at the location of their choosing.
ATLANTA (May 7, 2021)—Brightree announced its Brightree Patient Collections (BPC) solution has been selected as the winner of the “Best New Technology Solution for Healthcare Payment” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global health and medical technology market.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 7, 2021)—Registration for VGM’s 20th anniversary Heartland Conference is now open. The educational event will be held in person Sept. 13-15 in Waterloo, Iowa.
SAN DIEGO (May 6, 2021)—AMN Healthcare, a workforce solutions provider for health care facilities, is entering the post-acute care market with the recent acquisition of the telehealth company Synzi for $42 million in cash. The transaction closed in April 2021.
SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2021)—Better Health, a next-generation medical supplier that provides end-to-end care for patients with chronic conditions, announced that they have been joined by Dr. Rosemary Ku as vice president of medical affairs.
EL PASO, Texas (May 5, 2021)—The Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP) announced recent changes in leadership with the hiring of an executive director and establishing a new board of directors.
DALLAS, Texas (May 5, 2021)—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), CellTrak and Addus HomeCare have recently announced a new software development partnership to build an integrated, enterprise-level solution for all types of home-based care.
BURKBURNETT, Texas (May 5, 2021)—HomeWell Franchising Inc., a nonmedical in-home care franchiser, released its Q1 2021 franchise development and financial results. Despite the pandemic still sweeping the nation and the world, the company experienced unparalleled growth.
Q1 2021 Highlights:
Franchise Development
• 5 executed contracts: 4 new owners and 1 expansion
• 4 new open locations
• 7 new territories awarded
BALA CYNWYD, Penn. (May 5, 2021)—Connect America.com, LLC, a nationally recognized provider of connected health solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Aging and Caregiving (ACG) business from Royal Philips. The ACG business offers the Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) and senior living solutions with 24/7 access to trained care specialists, and digital solutions that help caregivers stay connected and coordinate their loved one’s needs.