In brief: Parachute Health’s new hire, NSM’s new partnership, AvaCare’s new product line
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:28 AM CDT, Fri June 26, 2026
NEW YORK – Parachute Health has appointed Heather Yi as vice president of customer success to lead its customer success team and deepen its relationships with HME providers nationwide. Yi joins the company following an almost 16-year tenure at Brightree. "Heather has spent her career inside HME businesses and alongside them, and she understands what it actually takes to help them succeed," said Rob Boeye, EVP, HME Providers, at Parachute Health. "That kind of experience is exactly what our HME provider customers deserve from us, and we are thrilled to have her leading this team." In her new role, Yi will be responsible for helping Parachute's HME provider accounts expand their use of the platform, improve operational workflows and grow their businesses on Parachute's digital infrastructure. As Parachute continues to invest in the long-term success of its provider network, Yi will oversee an actively growing customer success team. “Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand how the right partnership can transform the way an HME business operates," Yi said. “I look forward to leading that effort at Parachute and building the kind of long-term partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for providers and the patients they serve."
MiniMed expands board to 11 members
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – MiniMed has announced that David Endicott and Linnea Burman have joined its board of directors, expanding the board from nine to 11 members. As MiniMed builds its next chapter as an independent company, Endicott, CEO of Alcon, adds experience scaling global health care businesses, leading through a public market separation and operating at board level in a large, regulated category, the company says. "David has done this before," said Que Dallara, CEO of MiniMed. "He brings decades of operating leadership across health care, deep public company experience, and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to lead through change and build for growth. That is especially valuable as MiniMed sharpens execution as an independent company." Medtronic plc, which continues to be the majority shareholder following MiniMed's separation and IPO earlier this year, has designated Burman to serve on the MiniMed board.
About Endicott: He joined Alcon in July 2016 as COO, was named CEO in July 2018, and led the company’s spin out and return to the public markets. Prior to joining Alcon, Endicott was president of Hospira Infusion Systems, a Pfizer company. Before joining Hospira, he served as an officer and executive committee member of Allergan, where he spent more than 25 years in leadership roles. He also currently serves on the board of AdvaMed.
About Burman: She is currently senior vice president and president, Neurovascular, at Medtronic. Across more than 19 years at the company, she has held a range of senior operating and strategic leadership roles, including vice president and general manager, Enabling Technologies, Cranial and Spinal Technologies, and vice president and general manager, Pelvic Health and Gastric Therapies.
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Modular Medical announces first patients are using Pivot insulin pump
SAN DIEGO – Modular Medical has announced that the first patients have completed onboarding and training and are now actively using the Pivot tubeless insulin patch pump in real-world settings. The company says this milestone marks the transition of the Pivot pump from development into active patient use and represents a significant step in its commercialization strategy. Modular Medical will now begin collecting real world utilization data and user feedback to support broader adoption and continued product deployment optimization. "Today represents a defining moment for Modular Medical," said Jeb Besser, CEO. "For the first time, patients are using Pivot to manage their insulin therapy, validating our vision of creating a simpler, more accessible pump solution for people who have historically remained on multiple daily injections. This is only the beginning of our efforts to address this substantial market opportunity, and we look forward to gathering real-world data and feedback, as we seek to scale adoption and achieve long-term growth." Modular Medical was founded by Paul DiPerna, a seasoned medical device professional and microfluidics engineer. Prior to founding Modular Medical, he was the founder of Tandem Diabetes in 2005, inventing and designing its t:slim insulin pump. The company previously announced in June that Pivot had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FountainRx Specialty Pharmacy named leader by URAC
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – FountainRx Specialty Pharmacy has been recognized as a 2025 Pioneer in URAC’s Leaders in Performance Management (LPM) program, a distinction awarded to select URAC-accredited organizations committed to advancing health care quality through the measurement and improvement of patient care. "At FountainRx, we believe quality is more than a standard. It's a responsibility," said Joseph Huntsman, CEO and partner of FountainRx Specialty Pharmacy. "Every day, our team works to remove barriers to therapy, improve the patient experience, and support providers with the tools and communication they need. Being recognized by URAC as a Pioneer in Performance Measurement is a reflection of the dedication and compassion our team brings to every patient interaction." FountainRx says the recognition reflects its commitment to continuous improvement across every stage of the patient journey. By monitoring quality measures related to patient engagement, therapy adherence, access to treatment, operational performance, and clinical support, the company says it uses data-driven insights to improve care, reduce delays, and enhance outcomes for both patients and providers. Over the past six months, FountainRx says it has launched several initiatives to enhance patient and provider engagement, including its new FRxConnect patient and provider portals and a next-generation pharmacy management platform.
AvaCare adds personal emergency response solutions to product lineup
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – AvaCare Medical has a new partnership with Affiliated Monitoring, a provider of personal emergency response and monitoring solutions. Through the partnership, AvaCare will now offer customers access to advanced wearable safety devices, including pendants and smart watches equipped with automatic fall detection and GPS location monitoring designed to enhance safety, independence and peace of mind. “At AvaCare Medical, everything we do begins with our customers,” said Steven Z. Zeldes, CEO of AvaCare Medical. “Our goal has always been to make life easier, safer and more comfortable for the people we serve. By partnering with Affiliated Monitoring, we are expanding beyond traditional medical supplies and equipment to offer solutions that address real-world safety concerns and provide greater peace of mind for customers and their loved ones.” AvaCare Medical says its customer-first philosophy has driven continuous expansion of its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of individuals, caregivers, health care providers, and families across the country. This partnership with Affiliated Monitoring, the company says represents a natural extension of that mission. AvaCare is an online provider of medical supplies and equipment, serving individuals, caregivers, health care facilities and organizations nationwide.
HME Medical Distribution completes Lower Mainland expansion with new location
RICHMOND, British Columbia – HME Medical Distribution has opened its 12th location in Maple Ridge, with full service planned for the fall. The new location is the company’s fifth under two years, further strengthening its service coverage across the Lower Mainland, Faser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health regions. “For several years, HME has been approached by members of the community about opening a location to better serve Maple Ridge and the surrounding area,” said Robert Boscacci. “We are excited to bring a full-service medical distribution location to Mapel Ridge and to be the first medical distribution company of our scale to establish a dedicated presence in the community.” The new location will serve Map Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Mission and surrounding communities. Now that HME Medical Distribution has completed its Lower Mainland expansion strategy, the company will continue evaluating new markets and future opportunities for growth. “Our focus remains on building a Canadian-owned medical distribution company that provides exceptional local service, strong inventory access and innovative solutions for clients and health care partners.”
NSM to become exclusive CRT distribution partner for emerging personal exoskeleton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility (NSM) and Wandercraft have entered a commercial partnership to prepare for future access to Eve, Wandercraft’s self-balancing personal exoskeleton designed for home use. Eve is currently under regulatory review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with an anticipated launch in summer 2026, pending clearance. “Robotics and physical AI are redefining what’s possible for people with complex mobility needs,” said Crispin Teufel, CEO of NSM. “Close collaboration with our clinical partners and clients uniquely positions us to support the adoption of this innovative technology. Through this partnership with Wandercraft, we can broaden access in both rehabilitation and home environments.” Following FDA clearance, NSM will become Wandercraft’s exclusive CRT distribution partner for Eve, using its national network of more than 180 locations to support evaluation, education, access and delivery to eligible individuals with spinal cord injuries and other severe mobility impairments. The companies say the agreement is designed to help ensure that clinicians, assistive technology professionals (ATPs), payers and clients are prepared to understand Eve’s role in extending upright mobility from rehabilitation settings into the home. NSM will also promote broader awareness and adoption of other Wandercraft technologies, including Atalante X, the self-balancing rehabilitation exoskeleton. Atalante X, Wandercraft’s flagship self-balancing exoskeleton, is used in more than 150 clinical and research settings worldwide.
Motion Composites HELIO Kids lineup enters US market
SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Quebec – Motion Composites is now selling the HELIO Kids A and HELIO Kids C pediatric ultralightweight folding wheelchairs in the United States. HELIO Kids A, which is made of aluminum, joins the existing HELIO Kids C, which is made of carbon fiber, in Canada and international markets. “Designing mobility for children requires a different approach,” said Pier Alexandre Ethier, vice president of product development at Motion Composites. “Our goal with HELIO Kids was to preserve the performance DNA of the HELIO platform and its proven folding system while addressing the realities of pediatric mobility. By bringing together our one-piece side frame design, a depth-adjustable back that evolves with growth and WC19 transit safety certification in a single platform, HELIO Kids delivers adaptability without sacrificing performance.”
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