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Nominations Open for 3rd Annual Home Care Aide Scholarship
July 21, 2022SCHAUMBURG, Ill. & WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022)—The call for nominations is officially open for the annual CellTrak Home Care Aide Scholarship, benefiting aides across the country with scholarships to continueRead More →: Nominations Open for 3rd Annual Home Care Aide Scholarship -
Pediatric Home Service Expands Services With 2 Acquisitions
July 21, 2022ROSEVILLE, Minn. (July 21, 2022)—Pediatric Home Service (PHS), an independent provider of comprehensive homecare supporting children with medical complexities, announced the expansion of their services into Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska throughRead More →: Pediatric Home Service Expands Services With 2 Acquisitions -
Somnoware Releases Fax Intake Module
July 21, 2022SUNNYVALE, Cali. (July 21, 2022)—Somnoware, a cloud-based platform for enhanced respiratory care management, announced the release of its Fax Intake Module. The Fax Intake Module transforms paper-based faxing into an all-digitalRead More →: Somnoware Releases Fax Intake Module -
COVID-19 Boosters Helping to Prevent Hospitalization in Older Adults
July 19, 2022WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2022)—A fourth dose of mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 boosts effectiveness to more than 80% in adults over age 50, according to a new study shared by theRead More →: COVID-19 Boosters Helping to Prevent Hospitalization in Older Adults -
BOC Opens Nominations for Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service
July 19, 2022OWINGS MILLS, Md. (July 19, 2022)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service toRead More →: BOC Opens Nominations for Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service -
CareSmartz360 Unveils New Custom Forms
July 19, 2022PITTSFORD, N.Y. (July 19, 2022)—CareSmartz360 has announced the launch of all-new custom forms after months of behind-the-scenes development and beta testing. Custom forms enable users to collect client-specific data and automateRead More →: CareSmartz360 Unveils New Custom Forms -
VGM Releases Third Industry Playbook of 2022
July 19, 2022WATERLOO, Iowa (July 19, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the third playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Emerging Opportunities in DMEPOS.” This publication contains articles from industry experts on the trendsRead More →: VGM Releases Third Industry Playbook of 2022 -
Luna Announces Partnership With UCI Health
July 19, 2022ORANGE, Calif. & ROCKLIN, Calif. (July 19, 2022)—Luna, a provider of in-home physical therapy, has teamed up with UCI Health, to expand access to patient care by providing in-home physical therapyRead More →: Luna Announces Partnership With UCI Health -
Brightree Launches Digital Experience to Streamline Patient Experience
July 15, 2022ATLANTA (July 15, 2022)—Brightree has launched the Brightree Digital Experience, new software tools that enable providers to streamline and improve the patient experience through automated and orchestrated text/email patient outreach toRead More →: Brightree Launches Digital Experience to Streamline Patient Experience -
NAHC Plans to Introduce Legislation to Freeze Homecare Reimbursement Rates
July 15, 2022BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 15, 2022)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is planning to bring legislation that would freeze reimbursement rates for five years, Calvin McDaniel, the organization’s directorRead More →: NAHC Plans to Introduce Legislation to Freeze Homecare Reimbursement Rates -
Aeroflow Makes Donation to Affordable Housing Nonprofit
July 14, 2022ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 14, 2022)—Aeroflow Healthcare, a durable medical equipment (DME) provider based out of Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to announce their $100,000 donation towards an affordable housing project byRead More →: Aeroflow Makes Donation to Affordable Housing Nonprofit -
Alabama Medicaid Updates PAP Device Policies
July 14, 2022MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 14, 2022)—Last week, Alabama Medicaid announced that CPAP and BiPAP devices will be billed as a “straight purchase,” ending the rental period payment process for this equipment. TheRead More →: Alabama Medicaid Updates PAP Device Policies
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