ATLANTA (December 11, 2019)—Behind the scenes of the recently completed Medtrade lurked a familiar face in a new role. With a crisp bow tie and calm demeanor, Mark Lind morphed from associate show director to show director for 2019’s premiere HME-focused trade show.

Medtrade attendees are used to seeing Kevin Gaffney in the show director role, and Gaffney’s presence will continue to be felt in his capacity as vice president and group show director.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 11, 2019)—Local entrepreneurs looking to run a business that makes a difference in the lives of North Carolina families have to look no further. BrightStar Care, a national franchise specializing in providing A Higher Standard of Care in medical and non-medical in-home care services, has announced plans to add 15 franchise territories throughout North Carolina, and is seeking qualified franchise partners to operate in each market.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (December 10, 2019)—Karissa Peffer recently joined ATF Medical as senior coordinator of adaptive housing solutions. ATF Medical provides comprehensive medical equipment and adaptive housing solutions to the workers’ compensation industry.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (December 10, 2019)—Netsmart announced it has been recognized as the No. 1 post-acute technology platform by Black Book Research (Black Book) for the fifth year in a row. The Black Book survey conducted earlier this year polled nearly 1,450 health care providers about client experience and customer satisfaction among more than 20 health care technology vendors serving the post-acute community.