EAGLE, Idaho—The Pennant Group, Inc., the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice and senior living companies, announced it has closed on the purchase of certain Oregon assets of Signature Healthcare at Home (Signature).
As the country says goodbye to Jimmy Carter, many members of the hospice industry are reflecting on Carter’s contributions to the hospice industry and commending his efforts in raising hospice awareness.
Carter's national funeral service was scheduled to take place Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. EST at the Washington National Cathedral, while his private funeral service was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9 at 3:45 p.m. EST at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
INDIANAPOLIS—MedEdge, an ancillary software and data services company, announced the appointment of Jon Love as president and chief growth officer. The company said this leadership change aims to elevate pharmacy, leverage data, enhance efficiency and improve financial performance.
CLEVELAND & MOORESTOWN, New Jersey—AnewHealth, a national pharmacy care management provider, announced the retirement of CEO John Figueroa and the appointment of Brian Adams as its new CEO and president.
MILWAUKEE—Direct Supply, a health care and senior living supplies provider, announced its VP of Homecare Sales Nick Bush has been appointed as the vice chair of the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) Home Care Advisory Council.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the health care industry, the company said he is dedicated to improving care, efficiency and outcomes.
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin—Ki Mobility, a medical equipment manufacturer, announced Charlie Covert as the new president of mobility North America. Covert will work under both Ki Mobility and its corporate brand, Etac.
EAST AMHERST, New York—The National Coalition for Rehab and Assistive Technology (NCART) welcomed two new board members. Brad Peterson and John Letizia have been elected to fill the two open board seats as a result of the company’s recent expansion. Both Letizia and Peterson are complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) industry veterans.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $226 million to state, county, city and tribal governments, as well as to non-profit organizations, in an effort to protect children and families from home health hazards. This funding was awarded to entities across 33 states, four tribes, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
MIAMI—According to industry experts, 2025 will bring advancements in patient care technology that aim to reshape the way medical beds for home use are designed and utilized. As health care shifts toward home-based solutions, home medical beds can be a critical tool for improving patient safety, caregiver support and quality of life.
Rafi Vertheim, product director at Med Mobility Homecare, recently discussed these innovations in an interview with Healthcare News Center.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland—The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), a product center of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that aims to protect and promote public health, announced the launch of its Idea Lab as part of its home as a health care hub initiative.
