WASHINGTON—Petros Fichidzhyan, a California man, pleaded guilty to health care fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering in connection with scheme to defraud Medicare of more than $17 million through sham hospice companies and his home health care company, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Fichidzhyan is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14.

DETROIT—Amesite Inc., a technology company specializing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, was recently recognized by NASDAQ for the launch of its AI app, “NurseMagic,” through a feature on the NASDAQ Tower in Times Square. The app aims to support nursing professionals and home health care workers in their patient care efforts throughout the health care industry.

BALL GROUND, Georgia—CAIRE, an oxygen technology manufacturer, announced the launch of the “IntenOxy 5” stationary oxygen concentrator. The company said the product launch aims to provide durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) customers with access to equipment that requires minimal maintenance and reduced operating expenses. 

PALO ALTO, California—Artificial intelligence (AI) company Sensi.AI released insights from its latest research, Sensi Care Intelligence Research, which aims to demonstrate the challenges and triumphs of senior care.

ST. LOUIS—Responsive Respiratory Inc. (RRI), an oxygen products and solutions provider, announced VP of Sales Michael Harrington has retired. Harrington was one of three founding partners of the company and has served in the VP role since the company’s opening in 2003. 

WATERLOO, Iowa—Jim Greatorex of VGM Live at Home, a division of VGM & Associates, has announced his retirement as vice president. 

AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a health care revenue cycle optimization company, announced the appointment of Sidney Simmons III as its new executive VP of sales. In this new role, Simmons aims to oversee the company’s sales team and expand sales operations. 

DALLAS—Home Health Companions, a provider of registered nurse homecare services, announced it has received both the 2025 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice awards from Activated Insights.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—The Durable Medical Equipment Medical Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) have released a joint publication reminder in response to questions on drug coverages for nebulizers and external infusion pump local coverage determinations (LCDs).

CINCINNATI, Ohio—FirstLight Home Care, a provider of homecare services, announced it has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. The company was ranked number 393 on the 2025 Franchise 500 list, which is up 45 spots from its 2024 ranking.