Archive: 2025
Gem partners with Sleep Number
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Gem Specialty Health has connected its flagship offering, GEM SLEEP, to Sleep Number’s BreatheIQ, a digital sleep health app to help users understand their snoring. BreatheIQ users will now have the option to connect to GEM SLEEP to access clinical evaluations, diagnosis, treatment set up and support without setting foot in a clinic. The goal: Provide a simple, consumer-friendly option for the estimated 80% of individuals with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, which,...
OPGA, Össur open grant applications
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – OPGA and Össur have announced the application period is now open for two grants available for U.S.-based O&P professionals: the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant and Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. Both annual grants are designed to provide funding to a current O&P resident (Russell Walker) and certified orthotist or prosthetist or both (Todd Eagen) that will allow them to attend and participate in two non-clinical events in the O&P profession:...
NHIA announces innovation finalists
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2025 Exhibitor Innovation Award, which recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry. The finalists are:
Avoset by Eitan Medical – an ambulatory infusion system to leverage Bluetooth and NFC communication to support programming via a PC-based programming tool.
Compounding360 CEMS API by Pharmacy...
Rehab Medical marks 20 years of service
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Rehab Medical is celebrating 20 years of service and dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with mobility challenges.
From its founding in 2005 as a durable medical equipment provider to its transition to a complex rehab technology (CRT) provider, Rehab Medical has supported countless users, providing them with custom mobility solutions that empower independence and confidence.
"As we take this time to reflect on what the...
In brief: Quipt sees ‘pivotal year,’ Optum Rx aligns payments, KFF analyzes potential Medicaid cuts
March 26, 2025HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical plans to return to historical levels of organic growth, optimize capital allocation and build a scalable health care ecosystem through M&A as part of a new strategic plan.
The plan follows the company’s annual general meeting of shareholders on March 17.
“2025 marks a pivotal year for Quipt as we double down on our commitment to augment organic growth and prioritize a disciplined capital allocation strategy while maintaining strong...
KFF analyzes impact of potential Medicaid cuts
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – If the federal government were to cut $880 billion from Medicaid over 10 years, it would represent 29% of state Medicaid spending per resident, 6% of state taxes per resident and 19% of education spending per pupil, according to a new analysis from KFF. The House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution instructing the Energy & Commerce Committee to reduce the federal deficit by at least $880 billion over 10 years and, although the budget resolution does not mention...
TBO promotes sales exec
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
MINDEN, Nev. – Tactical Back Office has promoted Corey Smith to director of sales after two years at the company. Drawing on his more than two decades of health care industry experience, Smith brings invaluable insights and solutions into the complex challenges health care organizations face in today’s constantly changing environment, the company says. "Corey's promotion reflects his outstanding contributions to both our clients and our organization," said Todd Usher, CEO...
Rhythm promotes Saltmarsh
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Rhythm Healthcare has promoted Vanessa Saltmarsh to chief commercial officer. Earlier this year, the company named her senior vice president of corporate accounts and clinical education to enhance clinical education, strengthen corporate partnerships and expand the company's market presence. “Vanessa will be an integral part of our growth story – from her strategic thinking to her relentless commitment to customers, she brings heart and hustle to everything she does,”...
Mobility City Holdings earns accreditation
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings has announced that all of its franchises have successfully earned accreditation as HME subcontractors. This enables the company to provide a wide array of quality repair, patient delivery, rental and sales services for HME equipment to federal and state providers and health care facilities. “We are thrilled to announce that all of our locations have achieved subcontractor accreditation status,” said Diane Baratta, CEO, Mobility City Holdings....
Man given prison sentence, ordered to forfeit $4M for DME scheme
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Fernando Espinosa Leon to five years and 10 months in federal prison for health care fraud and aggravated identify theft. He also ordered Espinosa Leon, who owned Global Medical Supply, to forfeit more than $4 million. Espinosa Leon engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare by stealing the personally identifiable information of Medicare beneficiaries and medical practitioners and then fraudulently billing Medicare for DME that...