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CMS Seeks Feedback on Establishing National Health Care Provider Directory
October 6, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 6, 2022)—As part of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) ongoing work to improve access to care, reduce clinician burden, and support interoperability throughout the healthRead More →: CMS Seeks Feedback on Establishing National Health Care Provider Directory -
Jet Health Acquires Trio Home Health & Hospice
October 6, 2022FORT WORTH, Texas (October 6, 2022)—Jet Health, Inc., a regional provider of home health and hospice services, announced its acquisition of Trio Home Health and Hospice located in Denton, Texas, aRead More →: Jet Health Acquires Trio Home Health & Hospice -
Emcara Health Partners with Aetna Better Health of Florida
October 6, 2022FRANKLIN, Tenn. (October 6, 2022)—Emcara Health, PopHealthCare’s national value-based medical group that delivers advanced in-home primary care for seniors and under-resourced populations, announced today that it is collaborating with Aetna BetterRead More →: Emcara Health Partners with Aetna Better Health of Florida -
NSC to End DMEPOS Medicare Enrollment Applications Nov. 6
October 4, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2022)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Nov. 6, 2022, is the last day that the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) will process Medicare enrollmentRead More →: NSC to End DMEPOS Medicare Enrollment Applications Nov. 6 -
Hospice VBID Model to Expand in 2023
October 4, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2022)—On Sept. 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the list of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that will participate in the Medicare AdvantageRead More →: Hospice VBID Model to Expand in 2023 -
Enhabit Acquires Caring Hearts Hospice
October 4, 2022DALLAS (October 4, 2022)—Enhabit, Inc., a home health and hospice provider, announced the acquisition of Caring Hearts Hospice, a locally owned and operated hospice agency in Texas. Effective Oct. 1, 2022,Read More →: Enhabit Acquires Caring Hearts Hospice -
BrightStar Care Names Andrew Ray as COO
October 4, 2022GURNEE, Ill. (October 4, 2022)—BrightStar Care, a nationwide homecare and medical staffing franchise known for providing the highest standard of quality in-home care, announced that Andrew (Andy) Ray has been promotedRead More →: BrightStar Care Names Andrew Ray as COO -
ComForCare & At Your Side Home Care Launch Dementia Training Program
October 4, 2022TROY, Mich. (October 4, 2022)—Of the 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, most remain in their homes throughout the progression of the disease. This optionRead More →: ComForCare & At Your Side Home Care Launch Dementia Training Program -
VGM Insurance Named in Best Places to Work in Insurance
October 4, 2022WATERLOO, Iowa (October 4, 2022)—VGM Insurance Services announced it has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishingRead More →: VGM Insurance Named in Best Places to Work in Insurance -
Missouri Woman Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison For $2.5 Million Missouri Medicaid Fraud
September 30, 2022ST. LOUIS (September 30, 2022)—United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark sentenced a woman from St. Charles, Missouri to four years and nine months in prison for her role in aRead More →: Missouri Woman Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison For $2.5 Million Missouri Medicaid Fraud -
Relias & Hucu.ai Team Up to Improve Workflows
September 30, 2022CHICAGO (September 30, 2022)—Relias, trusted partner to more than 11,000 health care organizations and 4.5 million caregivers, and Hucu.ai, a patient-centered secure messaging platform, are now partnering to better serve theirRead More →: Relias & Hucu.ai Team Up to Improve Workflows -
Rippl Launches With Focus on Mental Health Care for Seniors
September 29, 2022SEATTLE (September 29, 2022)—Rippl, a mental health company focused on caring for seniors with dementia and other neurocognitive conditions, launched with $32 million in seed round funding led by ARCH VentureRead More →: Rippl Launches With Focus on Mental Health Care for Seniors
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