SAN DIEGO—ResMed, a provider of digital health and cloud-connected medical devices that transform care for people with sleep apnea and other chronic respiratory diseases, announced the U.S. launch of the AirFit F40, an ultra-compact, full-face mask offering the comfort of smaller masks without sacrificing performance to help improve sleep apnea therapy compliance.
ROSEVILLE, California—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced the opening of its second location in Alberta, Canada. Always Best Care of Edmonton East is now providing senior care services throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and surrounding areas. The new business is owned by a local family, Gladys Muwhen, Owen Fregene and Igho Muwhen.
TEMPE, Arizona—SYNERGYHomeCare, a homecare franchisor, has expanded its national footprint by 37% since 2020. The brand added 62 new territory sales in 2023, ending the year with 499 territories. The company, which was founded in 1999 in Mesa, Arizona, is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden highlighted the value of homecare during his State of the Union Address on Thursday, March. 7.
"Imagine a future with home care and elder care so seniors and people living with disabilities can stay in their homes and family caregivers get paid what they deserve," Biden said. "Tonight, let’s all agree once again to stand up for seniors."
FARGO, North Dakota—Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), a developer of solutions for federal, state and commercial health care programs, announced the re-award of the Durable Medical Equipmen
FRISCO, Texas—Soleo Health, a provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, marked its 10th anniversary on Feb. 24, 2024.
TRENTON, New Jersey—A Florida man admitted his role in a durable medical equipment (DME) kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Steve Chicoye, 55, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty on Feb. 29, before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court:
BOSTON—Myomo, Inc. (Myomo or the Company), a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for those suffering from neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, today announced that on February 29, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the final Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule payment rates for the MyoPro.
DUNEDIN, Florida—One Health Direct (OHD) announced the expansion of its patient engagement, operational support and product facilitation services to include a range of maternity products. OHD has recognized the importance of patient education and eligibility with other durable medical equipment (DME) products and will now provide maternity products for its DME partner's patients.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Joerns Healthcare, a provider of long-term care equipment sales and services, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its rental service network in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas to MasVida Health, a full-service provider of durable medical equipment (DME) rental solutions.
