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Dexcom G7 Glucose Monitor allows users to keep track of their glucose levels instantaneously at all times through its smart integration and compatibility with other gadgets and apps, hence, the deterrence of unexpected glucose fluctuations.
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Florida—Lincoln Health Supply, a durable medical equipment supplier, is set to start carrying another brand in the continuous glucose monitoring system.
The growing demands in the dynamic medical environment prompted Lincoln Health Supply to provide users with another option alongside the current CGM products, Freestyle Libre 14 Day and Freestyle Libre 2, that it has been supplying for the last four years.
David Santana was charged and agreed to plead guilty in connection with a $44 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary DME
BOSTON – The owner of Conclave Media (Conclave) and Nationwide Health Advocates (Nationwide) has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with a $44 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME), including orthotics such as back and knee braces and genetic tests.
FLORIDA—Two Florida men pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting more than $67 million in false claims for genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME) that patients did not need and that the defendants procured with kickbacks.
The pleas came after four days of trial in the Southern District of Florida.
MyoPro expected to be reimbursed by CMS in a lump-sum payment rather than as a rental should the proposal be finalized following a 60-day public comment period
BOSTON—Myomo, Inc. (NYSE American: MYO), a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, announced that its request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to classify the company’s MyoPro as a brace has been published for public comment.
Alexander Schleider pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud
NEWARK, New Jersey—An Ocean County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Alexander Schleider, 57, of Lakewood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one count of wire fraud.
DUNEDIN, Florida—One Health Direct (OHD) provides chronic patients of their partner durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers with a complete system to get qualified for and receive their desired treatment options and ongoing supplies, without the need to leave their homes. OHD said avoiding the exposure risks associated with going into clinics and facilities is a major benefit for patients suffering from illnesses that weaken the immune system, such as diabetes.
Tamara Yvonne Motley was found guilty by a federal jury of 20 counts of health care fraud
LOS ANGELES—A South Bay woman was found guilty on Tuesday, June 27 of nearly two dozen felonies for billing Medicare more than $24 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment—mostly power wheelchairs (PWC)—and PWC repairs, many of which were never performed.
The company’s Bio-RFID technology takes shape as a powerful, research-grade device
SEATTLE—Know Labs, an emerging developer of non-invasive medical diagnostic technology, revealed the next stage in the development of its proprie
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Deeana Burr, 54, of Charleston, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
The license was granted by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and is good for two years.
MIAMI, Florida—Independent Living Systems (ILS), a provider of health care and social services to complex populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible markets, is announced it has been licensed as a Home Medical Provider, meaning it can provide critical durable medical equipment (DME) for the home to partnering health care organizations and the general public.
Margait engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare by illegally obtaining and selling fraudulent orders for DME paid for by Medicare.
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Christopher Margait was sentenced to 65 months in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud by fraudulently trafficking in orders for durable medical equipment (DME) such as back, knee, and wrist braces. Margait previously pled guilty to the charge and was sentenced before United States District Judge Denise Cote.
Samaritan Health Services has completed the sale of its durable medical equipment business line, Samaritan Medical Supplies, to Norco Medical.
BOISE, Idaho—Samaritan Health Services has completed the sale of its durable medical equipment business line, Samaritan Medical Supplies, to Norco Medical. Based in Boise, Idaho, Norco Medical is a provider of home medical supplies.
MIAMI—Independent Living Systems (ILS), a provider of health care and social services to complex populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible markets, announced it has been licensed as a home medical provider, meaning it can provide critical durable medical equipment for the home to partnering health care organizations and the general public.
Partnerships designed to enhance Medicare Advantage HMO members’ access to durable medical equipment, while providing greater value and a simpler, more streamlined experience for those who need to manage their health at home
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—Health and well-being company Humana Inc. announced it has reached an agreement with two national organizations to provide durable medical equipment (DME) services to help Humana Medicare Advantage HMO members achieve their best health at home.
Record net revenues of $30.4M representing 13% growth from the prior year
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. (“InfuSystem” or the “Company”), a national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturers and health care providers, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
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The company provided an update on its testing protocol for 510K clearance of its DeltaWave CPAP Mask
TAMPA, Florida—RemSleep Holdings Inc., a medical device manufacturer dedicated to treatment provided to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients, provided an update on its testing protocol for 510K clearance of its DeltaWave CPAP Mask as well as developments for its next-generation masks which it said has shown internal indications of relief from those suffering with certain comorbidities in conjunction with their sleep apnea.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers, announced a national distribution agreement with Genadyne Biotechnologies Inc. for its negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems and supplies.
The durable medical equipment provider has partnered with a large Medicaid Managed Care Organization to increase access to breast pumps for Medicaid members to improve maternal health outcomes
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Healthcare, a nationwide provider of durable medical equipment (DME) through insurance, announced it has partnered with a Missouri Medicaid Managed Care plan to provide access to breast pump equipment for new mothers at no cost under Medicaid.
WASHINGTON—More than $1.7 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments reported by the Department of Justice in fiscal year 2022 were associated with the health care industry, including homecare sectors such as home health, durable medical equipment (DME) and medical device manufacturers.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 4, 2022)—AAHomecare's Payer Relations Council has been working on highlighting the value of the home medical equipment (HME) and creating consistent messaging and tangible resources providers can use to speak with payers, Medicaid programs and state legislators.
ST. LOUIS (November 3, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) expands Boost Oxygen offering with new showroom floor display. Building upon the success of Boost Oxygen’s introduction into the homecare market, Responsive Respiratory broadens its product line with an attractive floor display.