STEVENS POINT, Wis. (October 6, 2021)—Etac, a developer and provider of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment, announced the acquisition of Ki Mobility. The acquisition makes it possible for Etac to provide a significantly broader product offering to individuals, families and therapists in need of complex manual rehab wheelchairs, seating and pediatric assistive devices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 5, 2021)—An audit of eight home health agencies (HHAs) by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that most had infection control policies and procedures that met the standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and followed CMS COVID-19 guidance to safeguard Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and staff during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report issued last week.
SAN FRANCISCO (October 5, 2021)—Honor Technology, Inc., a senior care network and technology platform, which recently acquired global homecare provider Home Instead, announced it has raised $70 million in Series E funding and $300 million in debt financing. The round brings Honor's total equity funding to date to $325 million and values the company at over $1.25 billion.
AKRON, Ohio (October 5, 2021)—ACU-Serve, Corp. has acquired Professional Medical Administrators, Inc. (Pro-Med) to become the largest home medical equipment (HME) revenue cycle management firm in the United States.
Pro-Med was founded in November 1996 by Sylvia Toscano, a respected industry veteran, who will assume a role with ACU-Serve as its V.P. of Client Services.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (October 5, 2021)—Boost Home Healthcare announced William “Bill” Porrok RN, BS, MHA as brand president. Bringing over 25 years of home health industry experience to the position, Porrok oversees Boost Home Healthcare operations and procedures as the new home health brand looks to expand across the country.
PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. (October 4, 2021)—Always An Angel Homecare, a faith-based senior homecare franchise providing nonmedical comprehensive home health care solutions, recently developed and introduced a home-based activity program called “A MOMENT IN TIME: LET’S LEARN, LAUGH, PLAY and PRAY!” to engage participants in fun and meaningful activities.
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (October 4, 2021)—The fast-changing and urgent nature of the pandemic has underscored the importance of adaptable and online health care training for everything from infection control to crisis planning. The pandemic also appears to have bolstered a stronger understanding of the need for training to support diversity-related initiatives, as well as staff wellness and self-care.
INDIANAPOLIS, (October 4, 2021)—Apria, Inc., a provider of home medical equipment, supplies and related services in the United States, announced the appointment of Christopher G. Lee as chief accounting officer, a newly created position. Lee will report to Debra Morris, Apria’s chief financial officer.
FRESNO, Calif. (October 4, 2021)—Sunrise Medical announced the production of Magic Mobility products out of its newly opened Nashville, Tennessee-based facility. Furthermore, Magic Mobility power wheelchairs will immediately be sold and supported by all Sunrise Medical Associates across the North American market.
WOBURN, Mass. (October 1, 2021)—In honor of the inaugural Telehealth Awareness Week, EarlySense, a provider of contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, announced a new survey it is putting into the field, to gain insights from professionals across the care continuum.