Masimo Partners With Google, Develops 'Wear OS' Reference Platform
The reference platform includes biosensing capabilities & aims to help device manufacturers bring "Wear OS" smartwatches to the market

IRVINE, California—Masimo, a medical innovation company, announced its partnership with Google to develop a new reference platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) building Google’s “Wear OS” smartwatches. The partnership will incorporate Masimo’s biosensing technologies and standardized smartwatch devices using the Masimo reference platform, enabling OEMs to build and bring Wear OS smartwatches to the market. 

Acu-Serve's Noel Neil Named BOC Certificant of the Year
Neil serves as vice president of auditing and corporate compliance at ACU-Serve Corp

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced Noel Neil, JM, CDME, as its 2023 Certificant of the Year. This recognition honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding contributions to their profession, including commitments to service, research and outreach.

ATF Medical Names Brendan Swift Vice President, Payer Partnerships & Marketing

NEWNAN, Georgia—Brendan Swift will join ATF Medical, a national provider of complex rehab technology (CRT) and accessibility solutions in workers’ compensation, as vice president, payer partnerships and marketing, the company announced. In this newly created role, Swift will lead the company’s sales and marketing strategies and develop and oversee national payer relationships.

Bristol Hospice and Home Healthcare is formed

VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 30, 2012—Prestige Care, Inc., a leader in exceptional senior living and skilled nursing care, announces that it has joined with nationally recognized hospice provider Bristol Hospice, LLC, a subsidiary of Avalon Health Care, Inc., to form Bristol Hospice and Homecare Northwest, LLC which will offer comprehensive home health and hospice care to Portland-area residents and their families.