WATERLOO, Iowa (May 21, 2018)—The Durable Medical Equipment Repair and Training (DMERT) Group has been launched as a new certification body for the durable medical equipment (DME) and complex rehab technology (CRT) industry. 

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By Kristin Easterling

(May 17, 2018)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance on electronic visit verification (EVV), in accordance with section 12006(b) of the Cures Act. This section requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collect and disseminate best practices for the training people who provide personal care services (PCS), home health care services (HHCS) or both, on the operation of EVV systems.

NEW YORK (May 17, 2018)—Hometeam, an in-home personal care company, announced the appointment of Randy Klein as chief executive officer. He joins the leadership team to help accelerate the company's integration into the broader health care ecosystem.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 16, 2018)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Bleep clearance to market its Bleep DreamPort, a light and headgear-free CPAP interface.

Bleep’s DreamPort aims to solve the major current problems with many masks in the industry: comfort, bothersome headgear, leaks, weight and size restrictions.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 15, 2018)—A group of former Hasbro employees announced the launch of Ageless Innovation, LLC, a new company that will focus on developing fun and engaging products that stimulate and foster meaningful connections for older adults. Led by Ageless Innovation’s CEO Ted Fischer, the launch of the company is based on the asset purchase of 100 percent of the Joy for All business from Hasbro and will begin operations without business interruption.