LOUISVILLE, Kentucky—LogicMark Inc., a provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communication devices and technology, announced the launch of the ne
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced that Rose Schafhauser has been named the 2025 Van Miller Homecare Champion. The company said the award aims to celebrate individuals who have demonstrated the visionary spirit that has helped shape and strengthen the homecare industry.
WASHINGTON—Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act. The SAFE Act aims to permit occupational and physical therapists to administer falls risks assessments for seniors as part of their Medicare annual wellness benefit.
WILDER, Kentucky—An increase in chronic respiratory conditions and an aging population continue to boost demand for respiratory and other devices, Quipt Home Medical Corp. said February 11 in its quarterly earnings report.
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGY HomeCare, a national homecare franchise, announced the opening of its two newest Texas locations, SYNERGY HomeCare of College Station and SYNERGY HomeCare of West El Paso. The companies aim to assist residents with non-medical homecare services, such as companion care, personal care and respite care.
ATLANTA & STUART, Florida—Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for post-acute care, announced a partnership with Careficient, an electronic medical record (EMR) provider for home health and hospice agencies.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—National Seating and Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), mobility and accessibility solutions, announced a partnership with Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., an exoskeleton technology company, in efforts to broaden North American access to the “Ekso Indego,” a powered exoskeleton device created for indivi
SAN DIEGO—ResMed announced the launch of the Kontor head strap, an accessory for the 3D camera Apple Vision Pro, that aims to deliver softness and support for extended wear time. The Kontor head strap seeks to blend the company’s ultra-premium materials and allow for further customization of Apple Vision Pro by offering six included modular counterweights.
DULUTH, Minnesota—The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services and Supplies (MAMES) has increased advocation for enhanced coverage of breast pumps and lactation services in Nebraska. Working closely with the Nebraska Medicaid director, the company said it aims to implement these effective, beneficial changes. Additionally, the new coverages seek to align with other Medicaid programs in the Midwest.
WASHINGTON—Moving Health Home (MHH), a coalition for stakeholders that aims to support federal and state homecare policies, led a letter signed by nearly 100 stakeholders—including WellSky, AARP, the Home Care Association of America—which urged congressional leaders to include a five-year extension for hospital at home waivers in the March government funding package.
