Industry Moves

NAMUR, Belgium—Sunrise, a sleep disorder diagnostics technology company, announced it has appointed a new chief growth officer, acquired California-based sleep clinic Dreem Health and has made plans to bring sleep care to the United States through telehealth services and online-based solutions. 

SARASOTA, Florida—The Tidewell Foundation board of trustees announced its new board officers for its 2025 fiscal year. The Florida-based nonprofit hospice provider, which is a member of Empath Health, was established in an effort to provide philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice and Empath’s not-for-profit affiliate organizations.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Mölnlycke Health Care, a Swedish medical technology company, announced Guillaume Joucla has been appointed as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Joucla will take office as CFO and member of the company’s executive leadership team in January.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth, a health care at home solutions provider, announced that Russell Schuster has been appointed as its new chief commercial officer.

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (The Alliance), announced Sherl Brand will join The Alliance as its first chief operating officer (COO) beginning in January 2025.

OWINGS MILLS, Maryland—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced Wendy Miller, former special assistant to the CEO for BOC, has been named the 2024 recipient of its Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service.

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM Group Inc., a service provider in post-acute health care industry, announced that its chief information officer (CIO), Jeremy Kauten, has been recognized as a winner of Info-Tech Research Group’s 2024 CIO Award in the large and enterprise organization division.

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri—Dynaris, a home oxygen therapy technology company, appointed Josh Samuel as its new chief operating officer (COO).

The promotion comes amid Dynaris' efforts to expand its dynamic oxygen delivery technology to international markets.

FORT MYERS, Florida—Merits USA, a provider of power wheelchairs, scooters and stairlifts, announced the appointment of Andrew Maskery as its new president. Maskery, the company’s current VP of finance, will succeed Mike Laiman in the position beginning in January.

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Patrick Newbold has been appointed chief information officer (CIO), as reported by Federal News Network. After the addition of Newbold, the U.S.

MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey—Care Options for Kids (COFK), a pediatric specialists provider, announced that Elias Lee has been named VP of talent acquisition. Lee brings health care, homecare, senior living and talent acquisition experience to the new role, in which he aims to expand upon the company’s leadership efforts.

INDIANAPOLIS—Elevance Health, a health benefits organization and health insurance provider, announced the appointment of Nathan Rich as VP of investor relations. In this role, Rich aims to manage the company’s investor relations efforts, support the company’s growth initiatives and strengthen its relationships within the investment community. Additionally, Rich will serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Avation Medical, a neuromodulation and digital health company, named Jason Whiting as its new CEO. Whiting will succeed Jill Schiaparelli, who has served in the role since 2018. 

DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology platform for health care at home, announced the appointment of Channda Douglas as VP of people, a position that intends to bolster the people team of the organization. Bringing nearly 20 years of talent management and human resources experience, Douglas aims to promote the company’s culture. 

SAN DIEGO—Dexcom, a diabetes management and continuous glucose monitoring system company, announced that its executive VP and chief commercial officer, Teri Lawver, will retire at the end of the year.

MINNEAPOLIS—Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a senior living, post-acute and long-term care management organization, promoted Stephanie Schmidt to senior director of finance, managed communities. 

DALLAS—Care Options for Kids (COFK), a pediatric specialists provider, announced Eric Welsh as its new chief marketing and talent acquisition officer. Welsh plans to utilize his experience in home health care marketing to continue the company’s growth. 

DALLAS—Care Options for Kids (COFK), a pediatric specialists provider, named Robert Scharff as executive vice president (VP) of revenue cycle. An experienced health care operations and revenue cycle management leader, Scharff aims to support the company’s mission and provide care to children and their families.

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts—Ascend Learning LLC, a learning technology company, announced the appointment of Lissy Hu as its new CEO. Hu will assume this position as Greg Sebasky, former CEO, is retiring after 10 years and transitioning to the role of Ascend board of managers chairman.

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM and Associates, a member service organization that includes durable medical equipment, wound care, home modifications, and orthotics and prosthetics providers, welcomed two new directors: Cindi Petito as director of clinical networks and Nikki Grace as director of the Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA). In her new role, Petito aims to support the company’s U.S.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a home health care solutions provider—including home medical equipment and medical supplies—announced Diana Nole has been appointed to its board of directors.