WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) is excited to announce the four finalists nominated for the 2022 Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
ELYRIA, Ohio (August 25, 2022)—Invacare Corporation announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with its largest shareholder, Azurite Management LLC, which currently owns approximately 10.3% of the company’s outstanding shares as of June 30, 2022. As part of the agreement, Invacare appointed two new independent directors, Steven H. Rosen and Ambassador Edward F. Crawford, effective immediately.
PITTSBURGH (August 25, 2022)—A federal court has ordered a Pennsylvania mother and daughter to pay more than $2.4 million in overtime back wages and liquidated damages, after a three-day trial confirmed the pair used illegal pay practices to avoid paying full wages to 345 workers who provided daily living assistance and home healthcare in the Pittsburgh area.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—Essentially Women (EW), a division of VGM & Associates, has announced Lily, a new mother-baby program designed to help members grow their business in this fast-growing area of the women’s care industry.
Named after the flower associated with femininity, love and motherhood, Lily is focused on helping members support mothers and babies in every aspect, from pregnancy to new mom and beyond.
LAS VEGAS (August )—ATLAS Enterprise Software has launched a new app to increase efficiency and patient access for home medical equipment (HME) and mobility providers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 19, 2022)—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase access to care and to reduce unnecessary administrative burden for stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discontinuing the use of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Information Forms (DIFs) for claims with dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2023.
AKRON, Ohio (August 19, 2022)—ACU-Serve Corp. has acquired ECS Billing & Consulting North. ECS was based in Tiffin, Ohio, and founded by Sarah Hanna, a well-known industry veteran who will assume a role as V.P. of Consulting Services at ACU-Serve Corp.
NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—Health technology company Dina has made its first appearance on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions for payers, providers and state Medicaid agencies, announced it has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest growing private companies in America, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has been recognized. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), aprovider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has formed the NSM Consumer Insights Council to provide valuable insight about the trends, priorities and drivers affecting the complex rehab technology client experience. The council’s input fuels the strategic direction at NSM, supporting best-in-class client service and satisfaction.