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Tomorrow Health 'magnifies impact’
May 24, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NEW YORK – About a year after closing its medical supply business, Tomorrow Health has added key executives to increase the uptake on the company’s “full stack technology business,” which now includes e-prescribing.
Tomorrow Health announced in April that it had made three hires, including Craig Thompson as general manager and senior vice president of sales, who is charged with growing the company’s referral and provider network.
“Our HME relationships...
In brief: Dexcom study, test strip fraud, InfuSystem stock buy-back
May 24, 2024HME News Staff
LONDON – Nearly half of patients with Type 2 diabetes were unaware of the disease’s effects, according to a new study from Dexcom.
The “Dexcom State of Type 2 Report,” released in conjunction with the launch of the Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitor, also found:
63% of people with diabetes are encountering difficulties in managing their disease, including challenges related to improving their diet or their mental health; and
42% of...
Two face sentencing in test strip fraud
May 23, 2024HME News Staff
MIAMI – Two South Florida men recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud for their role in a diversion scheme involving the distribution of adulterated and misbranded diabetic test strips.
Howard Neil Frank of Marco Island, Fla., owner of two diabetic test strip wholesale businesses, Wholesale Diabetic Supplies Inc and HMF Distributing Inc, and Perfecto Fermin Hallon of Miramar, Fla., former president of another diabetic test strip wholesale business, Medical...
In brief: Numotion incident, EnsoData & Aeroflow partnership, Golden contract
May 22, 2024HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion says a forensic investigation has determined that an unknown, unauthorized third party accessed its computer systems between Feb. 29 and March 2, 2024, and may have accessed certain files, including those with protected health information.
The information may have included names, dates of birth, equipment order details, supporting medical documentation, medical insurance information and, for a smaller subset of individuals, driver’s license numbers...
Dexcom releases study, launches new CGM
May 22, 2024HME News Staff
LONDON – Nearly half of patients with Type 2 diabetes were unaware of the disease’s effects, according to a new study from Dexcom.
The “Dexcom State of Type 2 Report,” released in conjunction with the launch of the Dexcom ONE+ continuous glucose monitor, also found:
63% of people with diabetes are encountering difficulties in managing their disease, including challenges related to improving their diet or their mental health; and
42% of...
Wearables are a benefit – ‘full stop’
May 17, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch will raise awareness of the importance of sleep on health and increase the number of people seeking CPAP therapy, according to nearly 73% of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll.
The Galaxy recently received de novo authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use to detect signs of obstructive sleep apnea.
“Information is key to decision-making,” wrote one respondent. “Many people are...
In brief: Philips sues SoClean – again, AAH re-engages lawmakers, Enos re-enters sleep market
May 17, 2024HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – Philips has sued SoClean in a bid to get the company, whose ozone cleaners it says “attacks” the foam in its CPAP devices, to pay part of its recently announced $1.1 billion settlement.
Philips announced the settlement in April to resolve the personal injury litigation and the medical monitoring class action related to a recall of certain sleep and respiratory devices in the U.S.
“(SoClean’s) negligent and intentionally misleading...
AAH: Keep the message alive
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is calling for stakeholders to be a “force multiplier” to the more than 140 meetings that were held on Wednesday with lawmakers and their staff on the need to extend 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates in non-rural areas.
The meetings took place as part of a fly-in organized by AAHomecare and attended by nearly 60 industry leaders.
“The message is simple: Ask your senators and representatives to reach out to leadership in their...
In brief: Another cyberattack, DOJ task force on monopolies & AI use in health care
May 15, 2024HME News Staff
ST. LOUIS – Ascension Healthcare has announced it detected unusual activity on select technology systems on May 8 and now believes it is due to a cybersecurity event.
The large health system says it has engaged Mandiant, a third-party expert, to assist in the investigation and remediation process, and it has notified the appropriate authorities.
“We responded immediately, initiated our investigation and activated our remediation efforts,” a spokesperson said. “Access...
ProSomnus seeks ‘renewed foundation’
May 15, 2024HME News Staff
PLEASANTON, Calif. – ProSomnus, which makes a CPAP alternative for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, listing more than $26.3 million in assets and $52.89 million in debts.
In connection with this process, ProSomnus has secured the support of multiple key investors and lenders under a plan that is designed to deliver an aggregate of approximately $20 million of new capital into the...