IRVINE, Calif. (February 8, 2021)—GoPAPfree, a homecare provider of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, announced the launch of their new product O2Vent Optima, a highly effective and more convenient alternative to CPAP therapy. This patented and exclusive appliance is the only device with integrated airway technology and increases the response rate to sleep apnea therapy by 40% compared to standard mouthguards.
WATERLOO, Iowa (February 8, 2021)—VGM & Associates has released the first playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Forecasting 2021.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 5, 2021)—President Biden announced on Tuesday, Feb. 2, an executive order directing federal agencies to review the previous administration’s immigration policies, including the public charge rule, which was initially proposed by the Trump administration in September 2018 and finalized it August 2019.
NEW YORK (February 5, 2021)—VirtualHealth, the provider of HELIOS, an SaaS care management platform and Sandata Technologies, a provider of homecare technology solutions announced a new partnership to enhance the care experience for Medicaid and Medicare populations across the country.
ORLANDO, Fla., (February 4, 2021)—AeroCare Holdings, Inc. announced that it has been acquired by AdaptHealth Corp. The acquisition was consummated for total consideration consisting of approximately $1.1 billion in cash and 31 million shares of AdaptHealth stock.
CINCINNATI, Ohio (February 4, 2021)—Protech Home Medical Corp., a U.S. based provider of home medical equipment, focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced that it has acquired Mayhugh’s Medical Equipment (MME), a company based in Florida, reporting unaudited trailing 12-month annual revenues of approximately $7 million, adjusted EBITDA (defined below) of $1.2 million, and positive net income.
With millions of older Americans eligible for covid-19 vaccines and limited supplies, many continue to describe a frantic and frustrating search to secure a shot, beset by uncertainty and difficulty.
The efforts to vaccinate people 65 and older have strained under the enormous demand that has overwhelmed cumbersome, inconsistent scheduling systems.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 4, 2021)—Late last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2020 Medicare Fee-For-Service Supplemental Improper Payment Data. This is an annual report published by CMS's Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program that is intended to measure the improper payments made in the Medicare FFS program.
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 4, 2021)—Living Innovations Support Services, Inc., a New England provider of supports for over 1,300 people with disabilities, has joined the Mosaic family.
BURKBURNETT, Texas (February 3, 2021)—HomeWell Franchising Inc., a franchise of non-medical in-home care, recently announced the appointment of Crystal Franz as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Franz joined the company in July 2018 as the vice president of brand strategy, marketing and communications. Starting in 2019, she has served as the chief strategy officer.