23 mandatory measures would be required for 2028
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new set of quality measures for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS), which would begin in 2028.
Cornstarch-based formulation supports skin comfort across health care environments
MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a manufacturer of medical supplies and durable medical equipment, announced new talc-free powder formulations for select products within its DynaCare and WeCare lines. The powders feature cornstarch-based formulas designed to help manage moisture and support skin comfort in a variety of care settings.
HR 8375 legislation is aimed at restoring accountability, strengthening patient protections & ensuring seniors receive timely, reliable care
WASHINGTON—Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks joined fellow physician members of Congress in introducing the bipartisan Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 (HR 8375), saying the legislation is aimed at restoring accountability, strengthening patient protections and ensuring seniors receive timely, reliable care.
The company introduced the AI-hybrid titanium power supply unit & other power distribution units
HONG KONG—CE LINK LIMITED (CE-LINK), a global manufacturer of consumer electronics, participated in the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show. The event took place April 11-14 at the AsiaWorld-Expo.
Product Highlights
AI-Hybrid Titanium Power Supply Unit
Engineered for efficiency, this power supply unit (PSU) features a patented "Bridgeless Rectification and A/PFC Circuit Application," delivers up to 94% efficiency and earns 80 PLUS Titanium certification.
The 555 marks the first release following the rebranding of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to Drive Medical
SOMERSET, Pennsylvania—DeVilbiss by Drive announced the launch of the 555 Compact Oxygen Concentrator, a next-generation 5L platform.
The 555 marks the first release in the DeVilbiss by Drive line of respiratory products assembled in the United States of domestic and foreign parts, following the rebranding of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to Drive Medical.
Philips issued a letter recommending that all of its Trilogy ventilators be corrected before continued use
WASHINGTON—Philips issued a letter recommending that all of its Trilogy ventilators be corrected before continued use. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) identified this recall as the most serious type, as the devices may cause serious injury or death if they continue to be used without correction. The recall involves correcting devices; however does not require removing them from where they are used or sold.
Affected Products
The partnership expands respiratory, biomedical & dialysis rental solutions for VGM members
WHITMORE LAKE, Michigan—VGM and Trace Medical have executed an exclusive program agreement that expands VGM members’ access to Trace Medical’s advanced respiratory rentals, dialysis rentals and biomedical services nationwide.
In a letter to state Medicaid directors, CMS asked for a strategy from each state in 30 days
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally submitted a request to all states to develop a plan to revalidate Medicaid providers in areas they deem to be at risk.
The smart security company said the move allows it to enter the "enormous, underserved" aging-in-place market
SAN JOSE, California—Arlo Technologies, Inc., a provider of smart security services, announced it has acquired Aloe Care Health, an AI-powered medical alert and fall prevention platform. With 87% of adults over 65 looking to stay in their current home and 90% of U.S. homes not “aging ready” according to the U.S.
The annual event will take place July 12-14
BOSTON—The 2026 National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) Finance & Technology Summit will take place July 12-14. The event explores financial transformation and emerging technologies across the care continuum.