Jeff Woodham is taking over the role with more than 30 years experience, effective Aug. 1
LAS VEGAS—ATLAS Technologies has appointed Jeff Woodham as executive vice president, effective Aug. 1.
The company said Heather Dixon has stepped down from her role as president & chief operating officer
FRISCO, Texas—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced Heather Dixon, president and chief operating officer, is no longer with the company. Brad Bickham, former president and chief operating officer at Addus, has agreed to return as chief operating officer on an interim basis, effective immediately, for a period of one year.
Chrysalis Ashton will work to strengthen provider engagement, educational initiatives & industry partnerships
PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive Medical has appointed Chrysalis Ashton as head of respiratory clinical affairs and industry relations.
The K91C1 Smart Cold Therapy System is designed for home use following knee replacement surgeries, ACL reconstruction & other recovery programs
LOS ANGELES—Comfytemp, a consumer wellness brand focused on accessible home recovery technology, has launched its new K91C1 Smart Cold Therapy System, a cold therapy solution the company said is designed to make post-operative recovery more comfortable and convenient for individuals recovering at home.
Eve uses rehabilitation technology to allow wheelchair users to perform activities of daily living while standing upright
NEW YORK—The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance to Wandercraft for Eve, its personal self-balancing exoskeleton designed to support upright mobility in everyday life.
For eligible wheelchair users, the clearance brings hands-free upright mobility into ordinary moments that may hold extraordinary meaning.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering waivers, dialysis support & other resources to help after the declared Washington public health emergency
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced additional resources and flexibilities available in response to a public health emergency (PHE) in Washington state due to emergency conditions resulting from major wildfires, including the Fairview, Autumn Lane and Old Trails fires near Spokane County beginning Aug.1.
The system is the first of its kind for the state of Massachusetts & establishes new standards protect vulnerable patients
BOSTON—Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law an act that aims to improve homecare in the state by creating a licensing system for homecare agencies and establishing new standards to protect older adults, people with disabilities, families and the workers who care for them.
Gov. Andy Beshear will use a $255 million surplus to reverse planned Kentucky Medicaid reimbursement cuts through June 2027
FRANKFORT, Kentucky—Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the state will use a $255 million budget surplus to reverse a planned 4% cut to Medicaid reimbursement rates.
The California Department of Health Care Services has waived treatment authorization requests for complex rehab technology wheelchair repairs costing $2,500 or less monthly
SACRAMENTO, California—The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently made changes to prior authorization protocols for service and repair of complex rehab technology (CRT) equipment.
Totaro brings more than three decades of leadership experience spanning healthcare, government affairs, public policy & strategic communications
CARY, North Carolina—The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) appointed David J. Totaro, principal at Liberty Partners Group and a leader in home health and hospice policy, advocacy and strategy, to its board of directors.