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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching Home as a Health Care Hub, an initiative to help reimagine the home environment as an integral part of the health care system, with the goal of advancing health equity for all people in the U.S. The initiative will serve as an idea lab, not only to connect with populations most affected by health inequity, but also for medical device developers, policy makers and providers to begin developing home-based solutions that advance health...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Advanced Diabetes Supply has named Mike Diamond vice president of enterprise architecture, and Larry Witte III as vice president of IT operations. “We are pleased to welcome these experienced health care professionals to the team,” said Bill Mixon, CEO. “Their combined expertise, commitment to excellence and innovative thinking will be invaluable to our company’s continued growth and success.” Diamond has more than 15 years of health care experience,...

NEW YORK – United Spinal Association is partnering with Airbnb to create an Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy for people with mobility disabilities to increase hosting opportunities and grow the number of listings with accessibility features. "Airbnb shares our commitment to making worldwide travel accessible for wheelchair users, including identifying lodgings with accessibility features at their destinations," says Vincenzo Piscopo, United Spinal CEO and president. "We are excited...

BOARDMAN, Ohio – DME provider Angel Care Medical has integrated with PointClickCare, a health care technology platform enabling meaningful care collaboration and real-time patient insights. The integration will make Angel Care Medical’s rental solutions and process more efficient and user-friendly for health care facilities and, ultimately, enhance patient care. "Joining PointClickCare's Marketplace program marks a significant milestone for us,” said Dan Halas, president....

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Enos Home Medical is launching Enos Sleep Solutions, five years after it sold its sleep therapy business. “After our exit, it has become clear that physicians, patients and caregivers have been searching for personalized high quality home care that national corporations are not capable or unwilling to offer,” the company stated. “We will measure our success in patient outcomes and not the bottom line.” The family-owned Enos Home Medical, which was...

ACTON, Mass. – Insulet reported revenue of $441.7 million for the first quarter 2024, an increase of 23.3% compared to the prior year. Total Omnipod revenue was $433.0 million, an increase of 21.1%, with U.S. Omnipod revenue $317.7 million. “We are pleased with our strong first quarter results, which underscore the strength of our advanced technology platform and deep competitive advantages,” said Jim Hollingshead, president and CEO. “During the quarter, we achieved strong...

WASHINGTON – AdvaMed has responded to a request for information from U.S. Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., on the use of artificial intelligence in health care. In a letter to Bera, the group outlines measures that could ensure AI is used safely and reliably in health care, including:  Improving policies for access to data sets necessary to develop effective AI algorithms and promote AI innovation.    Expanding FDA’s authorization to permit use of electronic...

BOSTON – Medically Home Group and Siemens Healthineers are collaborating to expand the growing movement of providing advanced medical care to patients in their homes. Siemens Healthineers, with strong partnerships with health systems across the country, offers proven technologies that complement Medically Home's strong strategic customer and partner base and differentiated network of 18 services available 24/7 that support high-acuity care in the home. "We share a vision for advanced...

ORLANDO, Fla. – OxyGo has named Chris Carter COO. He was most recently COO-Americas for TP Aerospace for five years and senior director of operations for Invacare for 17 years. “I am thrilled to join the OxyGo team,” he said. “I’m excited to apply my skills and experience as we work together. It’s a great time to be part of this passionate group, and I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together.” Carter’s expertise includes highly regulated...

ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA announced on May 8 that it has opened for public comment an update to the “RESNA Position on the Application of Tilt, Recline and Elevating Leg Rests.” The original position paper was published in 2017. “This updated paper includes a Wheelchairs Literature Update,” the organization stated. “The paper synthesizes current literature to guide practitioners in decision-making and use of seat functions for individuals who require customized medical...