ST. LOUIS (June 22, 2021)—Responsive Respiratory, Inc. is aware of Philips Respironics recall of a number of CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator devices utilizing PE‐PUR foam for sound abatement in their construction. As noted in Philips Respironics communication, the off gassing and degradation of the PE‐PUR foam may be present from the outset of the use of its products and that humidity and high heat environments may also contribute further to its breakdown.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 21, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), North America’s largest provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Tennessean for the third consecutive year.
ANKENY, Iowa (June 21, 2021)—Individuals ages 65 and older with diabetes as well as food insecurity reported a boost in their health and quality of life after taking part in a pilot program by Mom’s Meals, a leading provider of medically tailored, home-delivered meals, and Humana Inc. as part of its effort to address members’ health-related social needs.
THEODORE, Ala. (June 21, 2021)—Supreme Medical Fulfillment has become a silver associate sponsor of the Georgia Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (GAMES).
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 18, 2021)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is issuing an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect health care and health care support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.
PALO ALTO, Calif. & INDIANAPOLIS (June 18, 2021)—Vynca, a provider of advance care planning and serious illness care, and Indianapolis-based Community Health Network, announced a partnership that will enable patients and the Community care team members to digitally create and share advance care planning documents.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (June 17, 2021)--LTCG, an insurance administration and claims solution provider for long-term care (LTC) insurance, has released its 2020 Cost of Care report and analysis. Now in its eighth year, this study includes national, state and regional costs of various senior care services, spanning skilled nursing facilities, adult day care, home health care and assisted living facilities.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (June 18, 2021) – Best Life Brands, LLC announced the addition of Jennifer LoBianco as senior vice president of marketing. LoBianco will lead the Best Life Brands marketing team to support the growth of the company’s senior care brands as well as future acquisitions.
BOSTON (June 16, 2021)—Current Health, an enterprise remote care management platform, announced it has joined Moving Health Home (MHH), a coalition of health care companies committed to influencing federal and state policies to support the shift to home-based care.