Archive: 2024
AdvaMed makes recs on using AI in health care
May 14, 2024HME News Staff
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...
DOJ targets health care monopolies, collusion
May 14, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice has formed a Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion (HCMC) within its Antitrust Division to guide its enforcement strategy and policy approach, including by facilitating advocacy, investigations and, where warranted, civil and criminal enforcement in health care markets.
“Every year, Americans spend trillions of dollars on health care, money that is increasingly being gobbled up by a small number of payers, providers and...
Medically Home shores up hospital-at-home with Siemens, BrightStar Care
May 14, 2024HME News Staff
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...
OxyGo names COO
May 13, 2024HME News Staff
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...
RESNA seeks feedback on tilt
May 13, 2024HME News Staff
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...
FDA releases guidance on ‘remanufacturing’ of devices
May 13, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance to provide the medical device industry clarity on the definition of “remanufacturing” for reusable devices needing maintenance or repair. The final guidance was issued following the agency’s extensive review of post-market information and consideration of public comments, which highlighted the need for clarity, considering the different regulatory implications between “servicing” and “remanufacturing”...
Ascension Healthcare assesses impact of cyberattack
May 13, 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...
AAHomecare: Fly-in can be ‘difference maker’
May 10, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – Industry leaders are headed to Capitol Hill on May 15 to “rile up” lawmakers on the need to pass legislation extending 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates in non-rural areas.
While the industry’s efforts to pass reimbursement reform have received bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, the blended rates have not been included in recent spending bills.
“We've continued to talk to House and Senate leadership in the committees,...
Viemed broadens strategy
May 10, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LAFAYATTE, La. – Viemed Healthcare’s integration of HMP is “hitting its stride,” helping the company build out a more diversified product offering, says CEO Casey Hoyt.
Viemed closed on its acquisition of Tennessee-based Home Medical Products, Inc., a large regional provider of respiratory focused home medical solutions in June 2023. That deal, and a recent joint venture with East Alabama Health that gave Viemed a controlling interest in East Alabama HomeMed, provides...
Inogen: ‘We’re happy with what we’re seeing’
May 10, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen shared the ways it’s increasing “synergies and efficiencies” across its various sales channels during a recent conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.
The company’s president and CEO, Kevin Smith, said these efforts include training its team to execute in both its direct-to-consumer and rental channels, launching partnerships within its business-to-business channel and generating new targets in...