DENVER—DispatchHealth, an in-home medical care provider, announced it has received the Accreditation Commission for Health Care's (ACHC) new in-home hospital care accreditation for its care services. The company said this recognition aims to further the standard of hospital-alternative homecare that it provides to patients.
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota—Nonin Medical, a manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices, announced its first FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter, the “TruO2.” The device intends to provide accurate readings on adults of all skin tones, empower patients and health care professionals with accurate measurements and allow for better informed health care decisions.
MCKINNEY, Texas—New Day Healthcare, a home-based services provider, announced the acquisition of hospice operations in Missouri and Texas from Intrepid USA, a full-service home health agency. The company said these hospice operations aim to further its existing service line offerings and operations.
WINTER HAVEN, Florida—Detectives from the Polk County, Florida, sheriff’s office arrested Carrie Hutchinson of Winter Haven, a private certified nursing assistant who practices as a home health care nurse, and charged her with grand theft of $100,000 or more, exploitation of the elderly and criminal use of personal ID. The investigation of Hutchinson revealed that she stole $141,594 from the 77-year-old blind man who employed her.
The HomeCare (HC) team reached out to Joey Graham, the newly-elected CEO of Prochant, to discuss his plans and motivations for the company's growth. Prochant, a revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions company focusing on home medical equipment (HME), home infusion and home health providers, appointed Graham as CEO in September.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility, a designer and manufacturer of mobility products, announced the launch of two new mobility devices: the “Jazzy Ultra Light” power wheelchair and the “Go Go Super Portable” scooter. Additionally, the company released its “Charge360” technology, a battery charger that magnetically connects to the Go Go Super Portable.
LOS ANGELES—Seen Health, a health care organization focusing on aging-in-place services and culturally-focused care models, announced it has invested $22 million in funding to expand access to its culturally-focused care centers for eligible seniors. The company said the first center is set to open in California and will be built upon the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group Inc., a service provider in post-acute health care industry, announced that its chief financial officer (CFO), Barb Anderson, and president, Lindy Tentinger, have been named among the 2024 top 50 women leaders of Iowa by Women We Admire—a periodical publishing company that provides news and information on today's wo
PEEKSKILL, New York—Angels on Call Homecare, a homecare services provider, announced it has achieved the Certified Parkinson Disease Care (CPDC) business accreditation from the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance), making it the first licensed homecare service agency in the United States to earn the accreditation.
NEW YORK—With Thanksgiving approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offered suggestions to help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses ensure their Thanksgiving celebration is comfortable and dementia-friendly.
