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Industry Groups Submit Comments on DME Proposed Rule
February 26, 2021WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2021)—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care—a coalition of the nation’s leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies—partnered with the American Association for Homecare and The VGMRead More →: Industry Groups Submit Comments on DME Proposed Rule -
NSM to Offer More Services in Las Vegas
February 26, 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 26, 2021)‚National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, is expanding service offerings at the company’s Las Vegas branch with the addition of full-service homeRead More →: NSM to Offer More Services in Las Vegas -
ResMed’s D’Andrea Joins AAHomecare Executive Committee
February 26, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 26, 2021)—ResMed’s Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Market Access, Larissa D’Andrea, has accepted the open position on the Executive Committee for AAHomecare. The open position becameRead More →: ResMed’s D’Andrea Joins AAHomecare Executive Committee -
5 Questions with: Julie Cook Downing, Founder of Caregivers’ Comfort Creations
February 25, 2021Managing appointments and medications can be a daunting chore for caregivers of someone with a chronic illness. Research cited by the American Psychological Association found that among people age 55 toRead More →: 5 Questions with: Julie Cook Downing, Founder of Caregivers’ Comfort Creations -
AAHomecare Announces New Date for Virtual Legislative Conference
February 25, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 25, 2021)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has moved their annual Legislative Conference to a virtual event, set to be held Sept. 29, 2021. “While we are stillRead More →: AAHomecare Announces New Date for Virtual Legislative Conference -
PeopleScout: Home Health Among Best Opportunities for New Career
February 24, 2021CHICAGO (February 24, 2021)—PeopleScout identified the best entry-entry level positions for the millions of out-of-work Americans looking to change careers because of the coronavirus pandemic. Home health aids and other healthRead More →: PeopleScout: Home Health Among Best Opportunities for New Career -
CMS Issues Waivers Following Winter Storms in Texas
February 24, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that efforts are underway to support Texas in response to severe winter storms that have affected theRead More →: CMS Issues Waivers Following Winter Storms in Texas -
ConcertoCare Names New Chief Medical Officer
February 24, 2021NEW YORK (February 24, 2021)—ConcertoCare, a risk-based senior health care provider, announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Flaster as chief medical officer. Most recently a senior physician executive at both HealthRead More →: ConcertoCare Names New Chief Medical Officer -
Carewell Announces Family Caregiver Awards
February 23, 2021CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 23, 2021)—Winners were announced today for the first-ever Family Caregiver of the Year Awards, which recognizes unpaid family caregivers in the United States who exhibit exceptional diligence andRead More →: Carewell Announces Family Caregiver Awards -
The FDA Releases New Safety Guidance for Pulse Oximeters
February 23, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2021)—Pulse oximeters, which measure blood oxygen levels, have been widely used during the COVID-19 public health emergency to track a patient’s oxygen saturation, but they may notRead More →: The FDA Releases New Safety Guidance for Pulse Oximeters -
3B Medical Giving Away 6 Aer X POCs
February 23, 2021WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (February 23, 2021)—We all know that life has not been the same since the start of the pandemic. 3B Medical wants to make a difference and impact theRead More →: 3B Medical Giving Away 6 Aer X POCs -
Husch Blackwell Secures Hospice Overpayment Reduction
February 23, 2021MADISON, Wis. (February 23, 2021)—Husch Blackwell’s Hospice & Palliative Care team secured a $44 million reduction of an alleged overpayment for a hospice client involved in an audit of Medicare payments.Read More →: Husch Blackwell Secures Hospice Overpayment Reduction
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