Independent Living Systems Fully Licensed to Provide HME

MIAMI, Florida—Independent Living Systems (ILS), a provider of health care and social services to complex populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible markets, is announced it has been licensed as a Home Medical Provider, meaning it can provide critical durable medical equipment (DME) for the home to partnering health care organizations and the general public.

The license was granted by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and is good for two years. With this license, ILS can provide a wider range of medical equipment to its patients and partners, including respiratory therapy equipment, hospital beds, and mobility aids. It will also be able to supply incontinence supplies.

“Our commitment to excellence in managing this program is further evidenced by achieving a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC),” said ILS in a released statement.

According to ILS, the ability to provide home medical devices furthers its mission to help allow people to “age in place” and continue to live independently for as long as possible. ILS has been a provider of home health care solutions for more than 20 years, and it said this new license further cements its commitment to improving the lives of its clients.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer these additional services to our patients,” said Nestor Plana, chairman and CEO of Independent Living Systems. “Our goal has always been to provide the best possible care to those in need, and this license will enable us to do just that.”

By expanding its offerings to include medical equipment, ILS said it will be able to provide a more comprehensive suite of services and better meet the needs of its clients.

For more information on ILS and its services, visit ilshealth.com.