WASHINGTON—The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the United States has settled a civil fraud lawsuit against VNS Health, Visiting Nurse Service of New York Home Care and VNS Health Behavioral Health (collectively VNS) for $1 million.
HERNDON, Virginia—Ardo medical, Inc., an innovator in Swiss made breast pumps and breast care products, announced the global release of the Ardo Melia. Ardo Melia is a completely untethered wearable breast pump without tubes or wires, designed to transform the pumping experience for mothers everywhere. Breastpumps.com, a durable medical equipment (DME) provider based in Walpole, Massachusetts, will be the worldwide first distributor of the new breast pump.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a more than 4% cut to home health payments next year, a move that advocates say will continue to harm patients and providers.
PORT WASHINGTON, New York—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) announced the acquisition of Mobility Designed, Inc.’s full portfolio of products. This acquisition will enhance DDH's portfolio of medical equipment while integrating industrial design expertise directly into its operations.
MIDLAND, Texas—Right at Home has more than 700 in-home care franchise locations across the U.S. and five other countries. The franchise is looking to expand in Midland, Texas with one new territory available. This investment opportunity allows entrepreneurs to make a difference in their community while providing needed care and peace of mind for the clients they serve.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced the promotion of David Chandler to vice president of payer relations, reflecting his home medical equipment (HME) experience and leadership on high-impact payer relations efforts in his five-plus years with the association.
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Compass Health Brands announced the stepping up of its corporate sponsorship of the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) to the Diamond level. Compass Health said it has been an avid supporter of AAHomecare and its state association partners for the past seven years.
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—On June 10, the Board Chairs and chief executive officers of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) met in Washington, D.C. to formally sign the affiliation agreement between the two leading organizations in the care at home community.
ORLANDO, Florida—Gilgal Medical Supplies, a provider of medical equipment and supplies, announced its expansion into multiple cities across Florida. This strategic growth aims to address the critical need for durable medical equipment (DME) providers in the region, ensuring that residents have access to essential health care products and services.
LYNN, Massachusetts—Element Care PACE, a nonprofit health care organization helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their homes, is celebrating the opening of its new PACE site in Lynn, Massachusetts. With 13,000 square feet, the new PACE Center will service as the new administrative headquarters and provide essential, comprehensive medical services and activities to keep adults over 55 healthy and engaged in their community.
