durable medical equipment

MONROE, Lousiana—United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that criminal charges have been filed against a West Monroe man in connection with an alleged durable medical equipment (DME) scheme to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action.

HARTFORD, Connecticut—CareCentrix, a home-centered care company, announced the launch of DME Navigator. This next-generation durable medical equipment (DME) benefits management solution brings together industry capabilities. Through a new collaboration with a leading information and technology-enabled health services company, this integrated solution modernizes the delivery of DME by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs of care and improving health outcomes.

MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a premier provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and disposable medical products, announced the opening of its expansive new warehouse in the Town of Wallkill (Middletown), New York.

ORLANDO, Florida—Gilgal Medical Supplies, a provider of medical equipment and supplies, announced its expansion into multiple cities across Florida. This strategic growth aims to address the critical need for durable medical equipment (DME) providers in the region, ensuring that residents have access to essential health care products and services.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., announced that Richard DiIorio, chief executive officer, Barry Steele, chief financial officer, and Carrie Lachance, president and chief operating officer, will present at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Investor Conference at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

PHOENIX, Arizona—StateServ, a provider of benefit management solutions for durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmaceuticals for the post-acute care market, announced it has rebranded to Dragonfly Health (the company). The new identity marks an inflection point for the company, as it combines DME and pharmacy offerings, enabling a scalable, holistic care-at-home service platform driven by advanced technology and robust analytics.

BOARDMAN, Ohio—Angel Care Medical, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME), along with President, Dan Halas, announced integration capabilities with PointClickCare, a health care technology platform enabling care collaboration and real-time patient insights. This collaboration aims to improve efficiency, accuracy and patient care quality.

MONTVALE, New Jersey—Dynarex Corporation, a durable medical equipment (DME) and disposable medical products company, announced it is adding a new suite of portable products to its innovative respiratory therapy line—Dynarex Resp-O2.

DANBURY, Connecticut—Castleford Capital (Castleford), a private equity firm focused on investing in health care and pharmaceutical services companies, announced a growth investment in Rebound Medical Systems Corp. (Rebound). Rebound provides durable medical equipment (DME) to patients recovering from orthopedic and vascular surgical procedures.

DUNEDIN, Florida—One Health Direct (OHD) announced the expansion of its patient engagement, operational support and product facilitation services to include a range of maternity products. OHD has recognized the importance of patient education and eligibility with other durable medical equipment (DME) products and will now provide maternity products for its DME partner's patients.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Joerns Healthcare, a provider of long-term care equipment sales and services, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its rental service network in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to MasVida Health, a full-service provider of durable medical equipment (DME) rental solutions.

WASHINGTON—On Sunday, congressional leaders announced an agreement for a narrow health care package as part of appropriations legislation. The package does not include provisions to extend 75/25 Medicare blended rates for durable medical equipment (DME) in nonrural areas. These measures are part of appropriations language set for consideration by March 8.

LAS VEGAS—ATLAS Technology, LLC announced the addition of the Referral Acquisition Management Program (RAMP) to its enterprise family of software options for the durable medical equipment (DME) and Rehab Mobility industry.

GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Jeffrey Brooks, 40, of Clarence Center, New York, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. In addition to Brooks’ criminal conviction, last year, Brooks paid $850,000 in a civil settlement to resolve allegations that he provided kickbacks and caused false claims to be submitted in violation of the federal False Claims Act.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri—A Columbia, Missouri physician has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements relating to Medicare orders.

Jerry Joseph Bruggeman, 52, was charged in a 13-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

PHOENIX and PITTSBURGH—StateServ, a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) benefit management solutions to the post-acute care market in the United States, has completed its acquisition of Delta Care Rx (Delta Care), a national pharmaceutical care provider. Delta Care offers integrated pharmacy benefit management, mail-order prescription, sterile/non-sterile compounding and clinical pharmacist consulting to the hospice and palliative care markets.

DENTON, Texas—ManaMed LLC, an orthopedic mobility and post-operative rehabilitation equipment company, announced several new leadership appointments at the end of 2023. The company said that its new structure aims to highlight it's commitment to innovation and the customers they serve in the medical device market.

SPOKANE, Washington—Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Thomas Andrew Webster, M.D., age 50, of Sylvania, Ohio, has been charged by Filing of Information on one count of Conspiracy to Violate the Anti-Kickback Statue in connection with a fraudulent medical supply scheme that targeted elderly Medicare and TRICARE beneficiaries throughout Washington and in other states.

LITTLETON, Colorado—Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. (the “company” or “Vivos”) a medical technology company focused on developing innovative treatments for patients suffering from mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring in adults, has signed a U.S. nationwide distribution agreement with Lincare, a leading supplier of in-home respiratory therapy products and services for approximately 1.8 million patients.

ATLANTA—A Texas man and owner of two durable medical equipment (DME) companies has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in a scheme to pay illegal kickbacks, resulting in more than $20 million submitted in claims to, and $11 million in payment from, Medicare.