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SAN DIEGO & SAN FRANCISCO – Dexcom’s glucose data with be integrated with the Oura Ring’s vital sign, sleep, stress, heart health and activity data to provide users of both products with a more complete picture of overall health, the companies say. Dexcom is also making a $75 million strategic investment in Ōura’s Series D funding, putting the company’s valuation at more than $5 billion. “Dexcom offers the most accurate glucose biosensing systems on the market...

ACTON, Mass. – Insulet’s Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is now compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus continuous glucose monitoring sensor in the U.S. “We are excited to announce that Omnipod 5, the only AID system indicated for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, is now integrated with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor in the U.S.,” aid Eric Benjamin, Insulet’s executive vice president and chief product and customer experience officer....

GALWAY, Ireland - Medtronic has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its new InPen app featuring missed meal dose detection, paving the way for the launch of its Smart MDI system with the Simplera continuous glucose monitor. With this clearance, the system will be the first in the market to recommend corrections for missed or inaccurate insulin doses, providing real-time, personalized insights for individuals on multiple daily injection therapy, the company says. ...

CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is introducing a new accreditation program, In-Home Hospital Care Accreditation, to set industry standards for safety, quality and patient-centered care in the rapidly evolving field of home-based acute health care. As health care organizations adopt new models that respond to patient preference, improve patient access and create efficiencies on the delivery of services, ACHC’s new program establishes clear guidelines and...

DETROIT – AmeriCare Medical has once again been named as one of Michigan’s Top Workplaces for 2024 by the Detroit Free Press. Each year, the list recognizes top businesses across the state based on insights from employees gathered through a confidential survey conducted by Energage. The survey examines 15 culture drivers that shape an organization’s success, including factors like alignment, executive and connection. "AmeriCare Medical's greatest asset is our team,"...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – InfuSystem has appointed Ronald Hundzinski as independent director of the company’s board of directors. He will serve as a director until he stands for election at InfuSystem’s next annual shareholders meeting in May. “We are pleased to welcome Ron to InfuSystem’s board,” said Scott Shuda, chairman of the board. “He adds both accounting and finance depth to our oversight and committee work and brings significant operating experience...

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation has named Wendy Miller, BOCO, LO, CDME, as the recipient of the 2024 Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. Miller, who professionally retired from the BOC in December 2023, served the organization for 30 years, including as facility accreditation manager, chief credentialing officer and special assistant to the CEO. “There are few people who have served BOC for so many years and in so many capacities,” said Cameron...

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced that CIO Jeremy Kauten has been recognized as a winner of the 2024 Info-Tech CIO Awards in the Large and Enterprise Organization Division. Since 2016, The Info-Tech CIO Awards have honored IT leaders who deliver significant value to their organizations and achieve remarkable satisfaction scores. “It is such an honor to receive an Info-Tech CIO Award,” said Kauten. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our...

WASHINGTON – CMS recently implemented a fix for an incorrect edit denying claims for disposable medical supplies for Medicare beneficiaries if the date of service was the same as the discharge date from the home health agency claim, according to AAHomecare. For years, providers often received denials on their claims due to unreported open Part A home health episodes that were not visible when they checked beneficiary eligibility, and as a result, these providers have lost about $11.5 million...

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. – Abbott on Nov. 18 held a ceremony to celebrate the official opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, part of its €440 million investment in the country. The new 30,000-square-meter Kilkenny facility is producing FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors and the latest generation in Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring portfolio for people living with diabetes. "This is our latest commitment to providing innovative care and supporting...