» Value-based care provider Curana Health has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. The firm will be one of almost 400 participants building dementia care programs across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve access to services and supports, including respite care, for individuals with diagnoses of dementia, and their caregivers.
» Invacare has launched the Essentials Mattress, designed to elevate care through comfort and support. It is tailored for a variety of care environments. Features include five convoluted zones to enhance surface contact and provide comfort for the head, trunk and feet, as well as 1.8-pound density foam to aid in pressure redistribution and a non-skid bottom cover to keep the mattress secure during head and knee articulation.
» AI-based mobility tech company Driver Technologies, Panthera Logistics, a software and consulting firm focusing on business operations, logistics and process improvement, and medical courier All-Med Express have announced a new partnership to support more than 100 pharmacies across the United States. All-Med Express delivery drivers and fleet managers using the Panthera software will have access to telematics data and videos, be able to monitor their road safety score and receive automated coaching.
» DAS Health, a provider of healthcare IT and business solutions, has acquired Canadian assets meant to deepen its presence in the senior care sector throughout North America, following the successful acquisition of VCPI’s senior living IT solutions earlier this year. DAS Health said it now will offer a more robust portfolio of services, including managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud hosting services, integrations and revenue cycle management.
» Neteera, a company offering contactless passive monitoring, has released three new features for its Bed Activity Insight. BedExit Notification, BedExit Frequency and BedExit Duration are designed to enhance resident safety, improve care efficiency and provide healthcare professionals with near real-time information to optimize outcomes.
