DALLAS—Kim Ng used to race motorcycles. Now, he’s blazing a new trail in mobility devices.
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Rietkerk will lead Synapse's core operations & revenue cycle management
Skokie, Illinois—Synapse Health, a provider that focuses on advancing the durable medical equipment (DME) industry toward value-based care, announced the appointment of Shaw Rietkerk as chief operating officer. In this role, Rietkerk will lead Synapse’s core operations and revenue cycle management.
In the newly created role, Thwaits will focus on coordinated communication & strategies to help customers scale their business
Waterloo, Iowa—VGM Group announced the promotion of Barry Thwaits to executive vice president of customer success with VGM & Associates. In this newly created role, Thwaits will continue developing a long-term vision for coordinated communication and strategies to help VGM’s customers scale their business. This includes aligning services across sales teams to create a seamless customer experience for home medical equipment (HME) providers.
Ingel will oversee Breg's commercial initiatives & guide strategy & growth
Carlsbad, California—Breg, Inc., a provider of orthopedic bracing and support solutions, announced that Steve Ingel has been promoted to President, effective immediately.
Conference attendees find few answers yet available on how administration's moves might impact homecare industry.
DALLAS—Questions about how moves by the Trump administration could impact the homecare industry dominated at Medtrade—especially potential cuts to Medicaid and tariffs—but answers were largely absent.
Hospice advocates praise the move, which followed lawsuit from hospices & state associations, as a win
WASHINGTON—Hospice leaders praised the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) decision to cease the implementation of the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). CMS announced on February 14 on its website that implementation of the program had ceased for calendar year 2025 “so that CMS may further evaluate the program.” No additional details were provided.
The private duty homecare provider has two decades of experience in New York
New York—Alliance Homecare, a New York provider of high-touch private duty home health care, and its nursing division, TrustHouse, are expanding into Bergen County, New Jersey. With nearly two decades of experience setting the standard for premium in-home care, Alliance Homecare will now bring its skilled nursing and home health aide services to families seeking care in the Garden State.
Missouri became first state to require DMEs supply Medicaid oxygen patients with thermal fuses
Missouri—In a major advancement in fire safety, Missouri became the first state to require that durable medical equipment companies (DMEs) supply Medicaid oxygen patients with thermal fuses such as the Firesafe cannula valve. The requirement was championed by the Springfield Fire Department and Battlefield Fire Protection District, in partnership with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Missouri House of Representatives.
Carteris was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas—The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Jim Carteris as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. Carteris was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are given to the top franchisees from IFA member brands across industries from around the country and the world.
New leader plans to build on AVIA's strengths & to advance innovations
Chicago—AVIA announced that veteran health care executive Clay Holderman will join the organization as its chief executive officer.
In this role, Derickson will oversee global sales operations & both internal & external sales teams
St. Louis, Missouri—Responsive Respiratory Inc. (RRI), a provider of high-pressure oxygen products, announced that Todd Derickson has joined its executive team as director of sales. Derickson, an accomplished sales leader with more than three decades of experience driving high-growth sales in the home medical equipment market, joins the RRI team following the recent retirement of Michael Harrington.
Carter joined OxyGo as chief operating officer in May 2024
Orlando, Florida—OxyGo and its sister companies Applied Home Healthcare Equipment and LIFE Corporation announced Chris Carter has been appointed CEO, leading the next phase of growth for all three brands.
The audit provides independent validation that an organization's information security practices meet industry standards
Billings, Montana—Computers Unlimited, a software development company, announced on Feb. 12 that it completed its SOC 2 Type II audit, performed by KirkpatrickPrice.
HomeWell saw a record-breaking number of locations opened and new franchise owners signed compared to its previous years
Burkburnett, Texas—HomeWell Franchising Inc., a franchisor of non-medical homecare provider HomeWell Care Services, reported that it celebrated a historic year of expansion and industry recognition.
"In 2024, HomeWell achieved its most successful year to date, surpassing key milestones that reinforce its long-term vision of increasing access to quality home care nationwide," the company said.
Alexander Baldonado was found guilty of submitting fraudulent Medicare claims for unnecessary orthotic braces
WASHINGTON—A New York doctor was found guilty on Monday, Feb. 10 by a federal jury for causing the submission of more than $24 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and laboratory tests.
Sens Rick Scott & Tina Smith reintroduced the SENIOR Act to address the growing number of aging adults suffering from mental & physical health issues
WASHINGTON—Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Tina Smith announced the reintroduction of the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to address senior loneliness. Across the country, a growing number of senior citizens are suffering from mental and physical health issues, largely driven by an epidemic of loneliness.
The nonprofit called on House & Senated members to ensure the needs of older adults & those that serve them are met
WASHINGTON—As maneuvering in Congress to pass a budget reconciliation act officially kicks off, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit and mission-driven providers of aging services, called on House and Senate members to ensure the needs of older adults and the people who serve them are met.
Her statement, released Wednesday, Feb. 12, is below:
Backline by DrFirst, Five Wishes & MyDirectives partner on ACP Complete which provides beginning-to-end support
Rockville, Maryland, Tallahassee, Florida & Dallas—Backline by DrFirst, Five Wishes and MyDirectives announced a partnership to deliver ACP Complete, a service for health care providers, payers and individuals.
The collaboration will specialize in respiratory equipment, walkers, wheelchairs and more
Chillicothe, Ohio—Adena Health announced a joint venture partnership with DASCO Home Medical Equipment to enhance home medical equipment (HME) services across south central and southern Ohio.
The collaboration will be jointly owned by Adena and DASCO, and operate as Adena-DASCO Home Medical Equipment effective Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The dashboard aims to give a full view of patient population across the care continuum & enhance continuity of care
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—WellSky, a global health and community care technology and services company, announced the launch of a new patient panel, which will be available in the WellSky “CarePort” Connect solution.