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In brief: Lincare settles allegations, OM posts increase, ONeal Medical drops DME

February 21, 2024HME News Staff

NEW YORK – Lincare will pay $25.5 million to resolve claims that it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently continuing to bill federal health care programs for the rental of non-invasive ventilators that patients no longer needed or used.    The settlement also resolves claims that Lincare violated the Anti-Kickback Statute by waiving coinsurance payments to induce certain Medicare and Tricare beneficiaries to rent NIVs.  As part of the settlement, Lincare also...

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WellSky Foundation makes $200K donation to fight food insecurity

February 20, 2024HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The WellSky Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to removing socioeconomic barriers to health and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations, today announced a donation of $200,000 to Pete’s Garden. Founded in 2020, the organization recovers wholesome surplus prepared and perishable food from local businesses, repackages the food into family-sized meal portions, and distributes the free take-home meals to food-insecure families through various social service...

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​​​​​​​WellSky Foundation makes $100K donation 

February 21, 2023HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The WellSky Foundation has gifted $100,000 to Care Beyond the Boulevard, a nonprofit committed to providing comprehensive medical care to the homeless, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable populations of Kansas City. The organization will use the donation to enhance its medical services with a portable ultrasound machine to assist with diagnoses and a new van to transport their team, medical resources and the people they serve. “At the WellSky Foundation, our team is...

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WellSky Foundation makes three $50K donations

December 21, 2021HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The WellSky Foundation has gifted $50,000 to Northland Shepherd Center to help the nonprofit launch a Seniors Community Cupboard Pantry to help older adults experiencing food insecurity. “At the WellSky Foundation, it is our mission to build thriving communities by addressing social barriers to lasting health and wellness, and it’s clear Northland Shepherd’s Center is aligned with our goal,” shared Andrea Morgan, executive director of the WellSky...

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WellSky Foundation donates to Meals on Wheels

September 18, 2020HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The WellSky Foundation has donated $50,000 to Meals on Wheels America, an organization supporting more than 5,000 community based programs across the U.S. dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. Through the donation, Meals on Wheels will collaborate with the WellSky Foundation to conduct a pilot research project designed to assist health care organizations supporting older adults, particularly those transitioning from acute care settings and those facing multiple...

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WellSky Foundation honors outreach group

February 27, 2020HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The WellSky Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Mobile Loaves & Fishes, an Austin, Texas-based outreach for the homeless. MLF will use the donation to expand its Community First! Village, a master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for people coming out of homelessness. “Building empowered, supportive communities is vital to our mission of lifting our neighbors out of chronic homelessness,” said Alan Graham, founder...

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WellSky celebrates new headquarters

July 11, 2019HME News Staff

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - WellSky opened its new world headquarters here with a grand opening that featured a ribbon cutting and several prominent community speakers. “The opening of WellSky's new world headquarters is another key milestone in our company's long legacy of innovation, and our new space will better accommodate the needs of our clients and our dedicated employees,” said CEO Bill Miller. “Our rapidly growing workforce will now have more resources to develop industry-transforming...

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WellSky launches foundation

May 9, 2019HME News Staff

LENEXA, Kan. - WellSky has launched WellSky Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life by removing social barriers to better health outcomes. The foundation will focus on the top socioeconomic factors that impact overall wellbeing: food insecurity, housing, transportation and isolation. “At the heart of the WellSky Foundation is the belief that working together with community partners elevates care and helps people in need find support, kindness, and a better chance at recovery...

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