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CarepathRx Announces Home Infusion Partnership with UChicago Medicine
December 21, 2021MERCER ISLAND, Wash. (December 21, 2021)—CarepathRx, a provider of pharmacy and medication management solutions, announced a new partnership with University of Chicago Medicine to provide comprehensive home and specialty infusion servicesRead More →: CarepathRx Announces Home Infusion Partnership with UChicago Medicine -
Overpayments for DME for Patients on Hospice
December 17, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2021)—On November 16, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published the report titled, “Medicare Improperly Paid Suppliers an Estimated $117 Million OverRead More →: Overpayments for DME for Patients on Hospice -
Katie Stevens Named 2021 HME Woman of the Year
December 16, 2021WATERLOO, Iowa (December 16, 2021)—In a virtual ceremony, Katie Stevens was named 2021 Home Medical Equipment (HME) Woman of the Year. Stevens is chief executive officer (CEO) of Reliable Medical Supply,Read More →: Katie Stevens Named 2021 HME Woman of the Year -
HHS Briefly Reopens Provider Relief Phase 1 Reporting
December 16, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2021)—The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has briefly reopened the window for health care providers to submit Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 1 reporting throughRead More →: HHS Briefly Reopens Provider Relief Phase 1 Reporting -
MedPAC Recommends 20% Cut to Hospice Aggregate Cap
December 16, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2021)—Late last week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an advisory body to the U.S. Congress, verbally approved the following recommendations, with a formal vote will beRead More →: MedPAC Recommends 20% Cut to Hospice Aggregate Cap -
BrightStar Care Demonstrates Impact of Personal Care Services
December 15, 2021GURNEE, IL. (December 15, 2021)—BrightStar Care, a nationwide franchise that provides in-home care, released key findings from an analysis conducted by Avalere Health, a leading U.S.-based health care analytics firm. TheRead More →: BrightStar Care Demonstrates Impact of Personal Care Services -
New Patient-Reported Experience Measures Available for Palliative Care Providers
December 15, 2021CHICAGO (December 15, 2021)—American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is pleased to announce the completion of a three-year Palliative Care Measures Project funded by the Centers for Medicare &Read More →: New Patient-Reported Experience Measures Available for Palliative Care Providers -
Federal Court Restores COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in 26 States
December 15, 2021NEW ORLEANS, La. (December 15, 2021)—The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care facilities, including home health agencies, in 26 states. A three-judgeRead More →: Federal Court Restores COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in 26 States -
Former Home Health Owner Extradited From Camaroon to Serve 80-Year Sentence
December 14, 2021HOUSTON (December 14, 2021)—In the first extradition from the Republic of Cameroon to the United States, a Texas man was extradited to Houston on Friday to serve an 80-year prison sentenceRead More →: Former Home Health Owner Extradited From Camaroon to Serve 80-Year Sentence -
ComForCare Recognized as Franchise Game Changer
December 14, 2021BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mi. (December 14, 2021)—Franchise Dictionary Magazine recognized ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, as one of the top 100 Game Changers of 2021. This recognition highlights franchisesRead More →: ComForCare Recognized as Franchise Game Changer -
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Acquires Comfort Care
December 14, 2021ATLANTA (December 14, 2021)—Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc., a diversified homecare platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of ComfortRead More →: Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Acquires Comfort Care -
Spectra Baby USA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
December 14, 2021DAVIE, Fla. (December 14, 2021)—This week marks the 10th anniversary of Spectra Baby USA. Over the past decade, Spectra Baby USA has grown to become one of the largest and mostRead More →: Spectra Baby USA Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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