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In brief: Older adults & tech adoption, Quipt’s new capital 

January 3, 2024HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – A new AARP survey finds that older Americans are just as likely to own a smartphone, tablet or other device.  Nearly nine out of 10 Americans – 89% of those 50-plus and 90% of those 18-49 – own a smart phone, according to “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+.”  Other findings:  Only 13% of adults 50-plus are currently taking advantage of technology to manage their health, despite 69% having one or more chronic or serious conditions....

AARP, Quipt Home Medical, seniors, Technology


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Older adults embrace tech, AARP survey finds 

December 27, 2023HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – A new AARP survey finds that older Americans are just as likely to own a smartphone, tablet or other device.  Nearly nine out of 10 Americans – 89% of those 50-plus and 90% of those 18-49 – own a smart phone, according to “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+.”  Other findings:  Only 13% of adults 50-plus are currently taking advantage of technology to manage their health, despite 69% having one or more chronic or serious conditions....

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Specialty Providers

Sleep tech has become more convenient, inclusive 

December 12, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – With the seemingly ongoing recalls and safety notices for CPAP devices and masks, it can be easy to overlook the market’s significant advancements in technology, but sleep therapy has come a long way, say providers.  “Manufacturers have been working on developing smaller, quieter CPAP machines,” said Aaron Fuhrman, CEO of Hollywood, Fla.-based Sleeplay. “The advances aim to make CPAP therapy less obtrusive and more user-friendly.”  Modern...

CPAP, Technology


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Synapse Health looks to ‘create forward progress’ 

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Synapse Health looks to ‘create forward progress’ 

October 11, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

EVANSTON, Ill. – Synapse Health recently added a CTO to its executive team to leverage technology, including a medical rules engine, to streamline the HME ordering process.  The company, which launched in its current form in 2021, currently serves patients in 44 states, processing thousands of orders per day.   “It’s a challenging environment,” said Tony Kilgore, CEO. “From a documentation standpoint, there’s still a lot of manual processes....

Ordering, Synapse Health, Technology, Tony Kilgore


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AlayaCare tapped by Infusion Ventures 

July 31, 2023HME News Staff

TORONTO – Infusion Ventures will use AlayaCare’s next-generation home-based care platform to prepare for continued growth. Woburn, Mass.-based Infusion Ventures currently offers home infusion nursing services in six northeastern states. "As we provide more home infusion nursing services, our core functions of nurse scheduling, electronic visit verification, billing and data management are important areas of focus," said David Pliner, president of Infusion Ventures. "We are delighted that...

Home Infusion, Infusion Ventures, Technology


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ResMed names new CTO

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ResMed names new CTO

February 1, 2022HME News Staff

SAN DIEGO – ResMed has appointed Urvashi Tyagi as CTO to lead the company’s Digital Health Technology team. She is charged with driving the innovation and adoption of ResMed’s cloud-based digital health platforms, as well as making investments in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. “Urvashi brings world-class technology and engineering know-how, combined with senior leadership experience from other top fintech and consumer tech...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Digital Health, Information Technology (IT), Machine learning, ResMed, Technology


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Permobil hits smart milestone 

November 8, 2021HME News Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil says 10,000 power wheelchairs users in 16 different countries are now benefitting from the company’s smart technology. Permobil says connected chairs provide users valuable real-time information via the MyPermobil app on the status of their wheelchair’s battery, on distance traveled and on power seat function usage. Connected chairs also provide their local service technicians with data transmitted automatically to a Fleet Management portal, allowing...

Complex Rehab, Permobil, Technology, Wheelchair


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Specialty Providers

Option Care partners with AlayaCare on software solutions

July 21, 2021HME News Staff

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., and MONTREAL – Option Care Health and AlayaCare have established a technology collaboration to develop software for alternate site infusion therapy.   This effort builds on an existing relationship, under which Option Care Health, a provider of home and alternate site infusion services, uses AlayaCare’s existing home and community care software to manage its clinical resources at the point of care.   “The patient experience is at the forefront...

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Smart Talk

Technology: Make integration a reality 

March 10, 2021Mark Ludwig

Q. How can providers take advantage of changing patient pathways through new technology and partnerships?   A. Last month, I focused on the value of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools and how effective they could be in maximizing outreach to patients, closing the patient to physician communication gap, helping generate profitable growth and improving patient outcomes.  I thought I would build on that and dig deeper into technology enabled...

Bonafide Medical Group, Mark Ludwig, Technology


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LUCI builds outside sales team

March 8, 2021HME News Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LUCI has formed a LUCI Commercial Market Team through partnerships with 10 independent representation groups. The partnerships span 47 states, increasing the availability of the company’s smart wheelchair technology to thousands of additional power wheelchair riders across the country. “The goal of LUCI is simple: to help people,” said Barry Dean, co-founder and CEO. “Forging new relationships like these is a direct result of that goal. We...

Complex Rehab, LUCI, Technology, Wheelchair


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