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Philips wants SoClean to pay part of settlement
May 16, 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...
FDA to launch Home as a Health Care Hub
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
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...
ADS adds to leadership team
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
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,...
United Spinal, Airbnb look to increase travel accessibility
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
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...
Angel Care Medical integrates with PointClickCare
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
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....
Quipt reports Q2 increase, announces plans to add diabetes
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical reported revenue of $64 million for its second fiscal quarter 2024, a 10% increase year over year.
Revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2024, were $129.3 million, a 31% increase year over year.
“We are very proud of the resilience of our business and our ability to maintain our strong margin profile amid certain industry-related challenges experienced during fiscal Q2,” said Greg Crawford, CEO and chairman. “We have...
CRT survey seeks common ground
May 15, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
PITTSBURGH – A major goal of a survey asking for feedback on what should be included in a hypothetical new coverage policy for complex rehab technology is to “see how much people agree,” says the University of Pittsburgh’s Mark Schmeler.
UPitt, in collaboration with other investigators, launched the survey earlier this year, asking for feedback from a variety of stakeholders, including wheelchair users, caregivers, clinicians, providers, manufacturers, technicians,...
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...
Enos Home Medical launches new sleep division
May 15, 2024HME News Staff
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...