BOSTON (October 23, 2018)—To enhance its PGHDConnect platform, Partners Connected Health announced the launch of a new patient-facing mobile app that allows patients to easily and securely share personal health data with their care team from a larger selection of consumer health devices, including activity trackers, wearables, sensors and remote monitoring devices.

HARTFORD, Conn. (October 23, 2018)—CareCentrix announced that it has earned URAC accreditation in Health Utilization Management. URAC promotes health care quality through accreditation, certification and measurement. By achieving this status, CareCentrix has demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes.

(October 23, 2018)—GreatCall Inc. has announced a 5-year agreement with Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts, a Magellan Health Company, to provide in-home passive monitoring services for high-risk seniors through GreatCall's Lively Home monitoring system.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2018)—Citing “strong support from the supplier community” as well as initial success in DME MAC Jurisdictions C and D, CMS announced expansion of the Telephone Discussions & Re-Openings Demonstration into Jurisdictions A and B, starting November 1, 2018.

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (October 23, 2018)—CareLinx, the online homecare service platform, today announced it has partnered with Stride, the benefits platform for gig and independent workers, to offer its more than 300,000 caregivers access to simple, affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance.

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (October 23, 2018)—Solara Medical Supplies (Solara), a direct-to-patient supplier of advanced diabetic devices, including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other supplies for the intensively managed diabetic, announced the appointment of Aaron Heisler as chief financial officer, Joel Yerton as vice president of managed markets, and Jonathan Zalk as vice president of marketing.

ATLANTA (October 19, 2018)—Chart Industries, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to divest its oxygen-related products business within its BioMedical segment to NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. (NGK Spark Plug) for $133.5 million. The sale is expected to close within the fourth quarter of 2018, following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory requirements.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (October 18, 2018)—Family & Nursing Care, a resource for in-home care services for older adults, celebrates half a century in business in 2018 with an office move, service area expansion, leadership transition, and a series of events for key stakeholders. The company cites a focus on expanding services to low-income families through its Family & Nursing Care Foundation, which partners with stakeholders in the community, as part of the recent developments.

MCKINNEY, Texas (October 18, 2018)—Soleo Health, a provider of specialty infusion services, announced the appointment of Ron Lindahl to the post of chief operating officer.