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Numotion reports data privacy incident
May 21, 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...
EnsoData, Aeroflow partner to increase adherence
May 21, 2024HME News Staff
MADISON, Wis., and ASHEVILLE, N.C. – EnsoData and Aeroflow Health have announced a strategic partnership to use predictive clinical AI tools to enable more timely patient care, increase patient adherence and strengthen the provider-patient connection.
As part of the partnership, Aeroflow’s sleep coaches will use EnsoTherapy to provide rapid, personalized support to patients who are struggling with therapy adherence. EnsoTherapy’s task generation and smart-prioritization allow...
Balance Point Capital backs SG Homecare acquisition
May 21, 2024HME News Staff
WESTPORT, Conn. – Balance Point Capital, an alternative investment manager focused on the lower-middle market, has announced its investment in SG Homecare. Balance Point, in conjunction with affiliate funds Balance Point Capital Partners V and Balance Point Capital Partners VI, arranged debt financing to support SG Homecare’s recent acquisition of Western Drug, retire existing debt and provide capital for future working capital needs. “Balance Point is excited to support SG’s...
ATF Medical names new exec
May 21, 2024HME News Staff
NEWNAN, Ga. – ATF Medical has appointed Katherine Nelson as vice president of national sales. Nelson, who is based in Las Vegas, will oversee the company’s efforts to market its comprehensive, integrated mobility and accessibility services for seriously injured workers throughout the country. “Katherine is a highly accomplished account management and sales professional,” said James Rogalsky, ATF Medical’s senior vice president, rehab technology and adaptive housing solutions....
Aeroflow Health supports new moms in VA
May 20, 2024HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Health is now serving the Virginia Medicaid population with lactation consultations. The company’s partnership with the state Medicaid program and its managed care organizations will connect new mothers to a network of lactation consultants and other maternal health services at little to no cost for them. “Aeroflow’s mission is to improve postpartum health outcomes for new mothers,” said Nicole Peluso, IBCLC, CD, CAHPE, Manager of Lactation...
Mobility & More marks 20 years
May 20, 2024HME News Staff
LOVELAND, Colo. – Mobility & More, which specializes in power mobility and complex rehab, credits a small but mighty team with more than 120 years of experience for its success over the past 20 years in business. It was incorporated in 2003 with Kyleen Black as president and opened its doors in 2004. “The business we are in is rewarding almost beyond description,” the company stated in a press release. “We are challenged daily with providing solutions that improve the lives...
Golden wins VA contract for scooters
May 20, 2024HME News Staff
OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies has been awarded its fourth consecutive five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to supply mobility products. The company submitted scooters in five categories and was awarded contracts for all of them. “We are ecstatic and incredibly honored to have been awarded the contract to continue providing top-of-the-line power mobility scooters to our veterans and introduce even more exceptional models in additional categories with this...
Quipt makes play for diabetes
May 17, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical has dipped its toe into the diabetes market, which company execs say represents a “promising avenue” for growth.
The company started testing the market in fiscal 2023, offering CGMs and supplies in certain markets, CEO Greg Crawford said on a call to discuss second fiscal quarter 2024 earnings.
“The early signs have looked pretty good for us, so now we're in the process of expanding that around the rest of the company,”...
Synapse Health: ‘There’s something in this for everyone’
May 17, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
EVANSTON, Ill. – Synapse Health’s Tony Kilgore hopes his background in DME will offer some reassurance to reluctant providers as the company implements its new capitated agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
The agreement, for standard DME in Georgia and North Carolina for UHC’s Medicare Advantage plan members enrolled in HMO and PPO plan, was announced May 1 and takes effect Aug.1.
“We're all from the industry, we've walked in the shoes, we've...
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...