Eight-hospital health system plans to ramp up care-at-home program with help of Biofourmis
BOSTON—Biofourmis, a global technology-enabled care delivery company, announced WellSpan Health, an eight-hospital integrated delivery system
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The pandemic wasn't the wake-up call elder advocates expected, and today, seniors remain at risk and abandoned.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The COVID-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly predicted: incontrovertible proof that the nation wasn’t doing enough to care for vulnerable older adults.
HomeWell released its 2023 franchise development and financial results
BUCKBURNETT, Texas—With 2023 now in the books, HomeWell Franchising Inc., a non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, reflects on another record-breaking year for the company marked by a series of significant milestones for the organization. HomeWell released its 2023 franchise development and financial results.
2023 Franchise Development Highlights:
Franchise system signs 3 new territory agreements with long-time owners, growing service areas in Alabama, Maryland & North Carolina
ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced three franchise owners in Alabama, Maryland and North Carolina have expanded their territories, growing existing coverage areas to help even more families.
Two of Executive Home Care's franchises were honored with the award
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Executive Home Care announced that two of its franchises, located in Richmond, Virginia, and
Edgepark to distribute Beta Bionics’ new FDA-cleared device for those with Type 1 diabetes six years of age and older
TWINSBURG, Ohio—Edgepark announced it is offering the newly launched Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas fully automated insulin delivery (AID) system as part of its comprehensive diabetes management solution portfolio. The iLet does not require carbohydrate counting* and fully automates 100% of insulin doses.
Kareem Memon, who at the time of arrest was a felon, pleased guilty to health care fraud
NEWARK, New Jersey—A Florida man admitted his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna, District of New Jersey and U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe, Southern District of Florida, announced.
New device enables health care providers to make informed decisions about care, deliver personalized support & drive positive therapy outcomes for patients
SAN DIEGO, California—ResMed launched its AirCurve 11 series devices, the company’s newest bilevel devices that use two levels of support, inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP), combined with digital technology to make it easier for health care providers to treat sleep apnea and to help patients start and stay on therapy.
Christina Divine was chosen from several nominees systemwide for the non-medical care services company’s award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Caring Senior Service, a private-duty, non-medical homecare services company, has named Brazoria County, Texas, Caring Senior Service employee Christina Divine as its 2023 Caregiver of the Year.
Program by Bronx-based RiverSpring Health Plans alleviates loneliness, provides companionship for New Yorkers
NEW YORK—A mechanical pet program designed to help seniors stave off feelings of loneliness and isolation has provided a timely Valentine’s Day companion for one local woman.
Ruth Mensch, 90, was gifted the lifelike pooch by her nurse care manager after she noticed she could use a pick-me-up. The golden pup responds similarly to a real canine, barking, stretching and changing positions in response to being stroked.
The pilot program established would test expanding the acute hospital-at-home program to include observation status patients
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tom Carper (D-DE) introduced the At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation (HOME) Services Act to establish a hospital-at-home pilot program that would test expanding the acute hospital-at-home program to include observation status patients.
Damian Williams has been charged with health care fraud, wire fraud & conspiracy to violate the Ant-Kickback Statute
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the arrest of Alan Swiss on charges of health care fraud and conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute.
During National Heart Health Month, the company emphasizes the importance of heart-healthy living
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—This February, during National Heart Health Month, Executive Home Care, a provider of in-homecare services, renews its commitment to promoting heart-healthy living among seniors.
DME MACs provided guidelines on completing the Standard Written Order for supplies
WASHINGTON—The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) Medical Directors published updated Medicare guidelines regarding positive airway pressure (PAP) and respiratory assist device (RAD) supplies.
The program includes a full-time salaried job a Tribute for graduates
BALTIMORE, Maryland—Tribute Home Care announced the opening of a new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) School in Baltimore, Maryland, that includes a full-time salaried job for graduates.
Pride Mobility welcomed two new members to its diverse team of brand advocates
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Following a months-long nationwide search, Pride Mobility welcomed two new members to its diverse team of brand advocates.
Chris Carrino and Brooke Slick have been named winners of the Pride Roll Model contest and will represent the company as Pride Roll Models. The contest attracted nearly 100 applicants from across the United States.
Company calls new line 'a new era in residential patient furniture"
ORANGEBURG, New York—Dynarex Corporation, a durable medical equipment (DME) and disposable medical products company, introduced The Glenshaw Collection, a breakthrough line of premium patient furniture.
The Chicago-based company was founded by Greg Wood and CEO Chris Slosar in 2004
CHICAGO—Sunset Healthcare Solutions, a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of home medical equipment (HME) supplies, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
In his new role, Lockard will oversee and collaborate with the VGM Sleep Services team
WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced Boone Lockard, CRT, has been promoted to vice president of clinical services. In his new role, Lockard will oversee and collaborate with the VGM Sleep Services team, aiming to ensure effective clinical and operational solutions for medical equipment providers.
Accompany Health offers at-home and virtual care, as well as 24/7 support
BETHESDA, Maryland—Accompany Health, a primary, behavioral and social care provider for low-income patients with complex needs, announced its launch on Jan. 30 with $56 million in Series A funding from investors including Venrock, ARCH Venture Partners, IVP, Granite Capital Management and Evidenced. The company recently began serving 8,000 patients in Detroit in partnership with a major national health plan.