Tag: Masimo
In brief: Change Healthcare breach, Option Care results, Masimo collaboration
February 23, 2024HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Change Healthcare, a revenue cycle management company, has experienced a cyberattack, it stated on its website.
“Once we became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting our partners and patients, we took immediate action to disconnect our systems to prevent further impact. At this time, we believe the issue is specific to Change Healthcare and all other systems across UnitedHealth Group are operational.”
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Masimo, UCHealth to collaborate on patient care
February 21, 2024HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Masimo, a provider of medical technology solutions, and UCHealth, a Colorado-based network of hospitals, clinics and providers, have entered into an agreement to improve the standard of patient care using the latest in virtual care and telehealth capabilities. “We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with world-class organizations like UCHealth,” said Joe Kiani, founder and CEO of Masimo. “By combining our technological expertise and their clinical...
In brief: Prior auth burden, VGM Forbin president, JANZ acquisition
January 19, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has finalized a rule that sets requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations and other programs to improve the electronic exchange of health information and prior authorization processes and reduce burden on patients, providers and payers.
The agency estimates its Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) will result in $15 billion in estimated savings over 10 years.
“When a doctor says a patient needs a procedure, it is essential...
Masimo claims victory
January 18, 2024HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – The Federal Circuit has lifted the temporary stay on the import ban of certain Apple Watch models, reinstating the U.S. International Trade Commission’s import ban and cease and desist order on certain Apple Watch models that were found to infringe Masimo’s patented pulse oximetry technology. “The Federal Circuit's decision to lift the temporary stay is a victory for the integrity of the American patent system and the safety of people relying on pulse...
USITC rules Apple unlawfully used Masimo technology
November 1, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The United States International Trade Commission has found that Apple violated U.S. laws by incorporating Masimo’s patented light-based pulse oximetry technology in its products and has recommended a limited exclusion order. “Today’s ruling by the USITC sends a powerful message that even the world’s largest company is not above the law,” said Joe Kiani, founder, chairman and CEO of Masimo. “This important determination is a strong validation...
Philips, Masimo receive FDA clearance for patient monitor
June 1, 2023HME News Staff
AMSTERDAM, and IRVINE, Calif. – Royal Philips and Masimo have received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration allowing the activation of SedLine Brain Function Monitoring, Regional Oximetry (O3), and CO₂ measurements in Philips Patient Monitors – IntelliVue MX750 and MX850. The latest extension of Masimo and Philips’ ongoing collaboration will help enable clinicians to make quick and informed decisions without the need for additional monitoring equipment. “Our...
In brief: Connected Care leader, ResMed survey, Masimo partnership
March 17, 2023HME News Staff
AMSTERDAM – Royal Philips has appointed Julia Strandberg as chief business leader of its Connected Care businesses, including sleep and respiratory care, effective April 24, 2023.
Strandberg, who was most recently chief commercial officer for Pear Therapeutics, will also become a member of the company’s Executive Committee, reporting to CEO Roy Jakobs.
“Julia brings deep, multi-disciplinary expertise, including in informatics and monitoring, to Philips,”...
Masimo partners with health system to advance care
March 14, 2023HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif., and PHILADELPHIA – Masimo and Temple Health have entered a strategic collaboration with an emphasis on advancing the forefront of remote patient monitoring and telehealth, as well as automating high quality care. The collaboration amy include the use of the Masimo W1 advanced health tracking watch; the Radius VSM tetherless, multimodal patient monitor; and Masimo Hospital Automation solutions like UniView, UniView:60, Halo ION and Sepsis Index for Patient SafetyNet. “We...
ResMed, AdaptHealth make tech list
January 26, 2023HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Several HME companies have made the Power 500 Technology Companies list, a nod to their commitment to improving the health of people around the world. In the Medical Devices category, ResMed, Dexcom, Insulet Corp., AdaptHealth and Masimo were all listed as leaders. The list includes companies that demonstrate product or service leadership, technical depth in their specific fields, consistent organizational growth or evolution, operational excellence and high-caliber management...
Masimo, Royal Philips expand RPM partnership
January 19, 2023HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. and ANDOVER, Mass. – Masimo and Royal Philips have announced an expansion of their partnership to augment remote patient monitoring capabilities in home telehealth applications with the Masimo W1 advanced health tracking watch.
“Expanding our partnership with Philips in this way is a win-win for patients and clinicians everywhere and is an important part of our multi-year plan to bring the best of hospital monitoring to the home, while continuing to improve access...