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DALLAS—Axxess, a technology innovator for health care at home, is deepening its partnership with nVoq, an innovator in speech recognition technology, to transform the documentation process for Complia Health’s ContinuLink and Suncoast clients.
NEW YORK—MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced a collaboration with Empathy, an end-of-life platform helping families navigate the experiences associated with loss. As part of MetLife’s Beneficiary Claims Concierge Services, which provide compassionate support and guidance, MetLife now offers employees and their beneficiaries enrolled in life insurance access to Empathy’s bereavement care platform.
CARY, North Carolina—ACHCU, the educational and training division of Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC), announced the inclusion of three new program tracks for its flagship ACHCU Academy event set to take place in January in Orlando, Florida.
NEW YORK—HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions for providers, managed care organizations (MCOs) and state Medicaid agencies, announced a new partnership with personal care services provider
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—BAYADA Home Health Care (BAYADA), a nonprofit home health care provider, will join the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter as a 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s presenting sponsor in Philadelphia. With a national goal of establishing 100 teams, with 1,000 participants and to reach a fundraising total of $100,000, BAYADA is wholly committed to the fight to end Alzheimer’s.
WASHINGTON—The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) launched its new Insights Summit Series, creating curated, deep dive events delivering focused discussion, working sessions and peer-to-peer networking.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—This National Senior Citizens Day, observed on Aug. 21, Executive Home Care, an in-home care service, is using its platform to push for improved senior care policies and resources across the nation.
WASHINGTON—Amtrack said it is looking to procure a modern fleet to operate on its long distance route network that will improve the rider experience for customers with mobility disabilities. Public feedback on the future of accessible train travel is requested and Amtrak has made available options to provide comments online and to attend a public meeting in-person or virtually.
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced a new partnership with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. With the addition of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to the VGM & Associates portfolio of vendor partners, VGM members now have access to F&P’s myAirvo line of products, in addition to F&P’s CPAP masks.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a leading national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturers and health care providers, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
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BATON ROUGE, Lousiana—Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods which ended June 30, 2023.
Three-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022
Optum, an American health care services provider under parent company UnitedHealth Group, has named Dr. Amar Desai as chief executive officer.
MINDEN, Nevada—Tactical Back Office, a remote staffing agency specializing in the recruitment, screening, hiring and training of personnel for the durable medical equipment (DME), home medical equipment (HME) and health care industries, announced the launch of its new website. Tactical Back Office said this milestone underscores its commitment to providing a personalized approach to matching the right people with the right positions while reducing turnover and increasing retention rates.
SEATTLE—Celo Health, a provider of a secure, globally-compliant messaging platform for health care providers, announced it has deployed its messaging app throughout Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF) health care operations in 87 countries.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) joined by U.S. Reps.
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—RedSail Technologies, LLC, developer of Axys, announced the launch of its integration with Parata PASS, a medication adherence packaging solution.
The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs wrote in a report on its website detailing the ongoing progression of expanding the Veteran Directed Care program to all VA medical centers. Additionally, it addressed nursing home staffing shortage concerns.
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.
