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NCPA helps to fund state advocacy efforts
October 28, 2026HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has launched a new initiative offering strategic funding and support to state-based pharmacy organizations working to strengthen community and long-term care pharmacy. The association says the State Advocacy Program is designed to complement its other state regulatory and legislative work, including its State Panel of Experts, which was launched earlier this year to give state pharmacy associations complementary access...
Insulet’s data platform now available widely in US
October 28, 2026HME News Staff
ACTON, Mass. – Insulet has announced the full market release of Omnipod Discover, a web-based data platform designed for Omnipod 5 users, their caregivers and health care providers, in the United States. The company says the platform turns diabetes data into clear visualizations and personalized insights, providing a shared understanding of therapy patterns and empowering more informed diabetes management decisions. "The future of diabetes care is not just about generating more data, it's...
Kivo Health closes new round of funding for virtual COPD program
October 28, 2026HME News Staff
SEATTLE – Kivo Health, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual care company that helps people manage chronic disease, has announced an oversubscribed $10 million Series A led by Allumia Ventures, with participation from Corewell Health Ventures, Y Combinator, Heuristic Capital and MassMutual Ventures. The round, which brings total funding to more than $16 million, will enable Kivo to expand its health plan partnerships and clinical operations nationwide while advancing its virtual pulmonary...
EnsoData earns new certification for EnsoSleep sleep score software
October 28, 2026HME News Staff
MADISON, Wis. – EnsoData has announced that EnsoSleep, its artificial intelligence (AI) scoring software for in-lab and home sleep studies, has received Full Autoscoring Certification from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The company says the certification independently validates EnsoSleep’s performance across all four scoring domains evaluated by the program: sleep staging, respiratory events, arousals and leg movements. "Earning full autoscoring certification from...
Senseonics initiates first-in-human study of CGM with no-body component
October 27, 2026HME News Staff
GERMANTOWN, Md. – Senseonics has initiated its first-in-human clinical study evaluating Freedom, an investigational next-generation continuous glucose monitor (CGM) system designed to communicate directly with a mobile device without the need for an external on-body transmitter. The company says the Freedom is an evolution of the same fundamental sensing technology as the Eversense 365 system, with the addition of an integrated battery and embedded Bluetooth communication capability. "Now...
Abilities Expo preps for first event of 2027
October 27, 2026HME News Staff
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Abilities Expo returns to the Long Beach Convention Center Jan. 14-16, 2027, building on last year’s event there, which drew more than 13,000 visitors. This year, the show will feature three, instead of two, exhibit halls with more than 200 exhibitors. “Abilities Expo filled two halls in its first year with us, and we’re proud to welcome it back with a third,” said Robert Smit, general manager of the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center....
Medline hosts Truck Rodeo, awards $15K in prize money
October 27, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline’s private fleet of truck drivers, MedTrans, recently completed its fourth annual National Truck Rodeo to celebrate their commitment to safety and technical abilities. The company’s fleet of more than 2,100 MedTrans drivers plays an important role in its ability to provide next-day delivery to 95% of its U.S. customers, the company says. “Medline’s team of drivers are the backbone of serving our customers, serving as a friendly face and committed...
Diabetes Foundation, ShopRite partner on supply assistance program
October 27, 2026HME News Staff
MAHWAH, N.J. – The Diabetes Foundation and Wakefern Food Corp., the supermarket cooperative behind the ShopRite brand, have announced a statewide initiative designed to help New Jersey residents facing financial barriers access the supplies they need to monitor their blood glucose and manage diabetes. The initiative combines the Diabetes Foundation's no-cost supply assistance with access to affordable replacement testing supplies at ShopRite pharmacies across the state. "Diabetes management...
Medtrade opens registration for first event in Fort Worth
October 26, 2026HME News Staff
FORT WORTH, Texas – Medtrade registration is now open. The event, scheduled for March 23-25, 2027, for the first time in Fort Worth, Texas, will feature an education program with 70 sessions across seven tracks. “With a bold new look and a new destination, we're gearing up for three days packed with fresh ideas, industry connections, and opportunities to move your business forward,” show organizers say. “Whether you're looking to stay ahead of industry changes, discover...
Leading tech companies support use of prior auths
October 22, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Five leading employers – Amazon, Axon Enterprise, Google, Meta and Oracle – have signed a statement of support to make the technical improvements and other capabilities being developed through the 2025 Prior Authorization Pledge available to employers that sponsor self-funded health plans, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Prior authorization should help patients get the right care, not trap doctors and families in administrative...