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NSM Acquires Scooters N More
January 20, 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 20, 2020)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, is broadening the company’s reach in Indiana with the acquisition of Scooters N More in Valparaiso.Read More →: NSM Acquires Scooters N More -
Eitan Medical’s Sapphire Infusion Pump Receives FDA Clearance
January 20, 2021NETANYA, Israel (January 20, 2021)—Eitan Medical, a global leader in advanced infusion therapy and drug delivery solutions across the care continuum, announced that its upgraded Sapphire infusion pump system software Rev15,Read More →: Eitan Medical’s Sapphire Infusion Pump Receives FDA Clearance -
Biobeat Launches RPM Kit for Hospital at Home
January 20, 2021PETAH TIKVA, Israel (January 20, 2021)—Biobeat, a global provider of continuous remote patient monitoring solutions for the health care continuum, has launched a new home-based remote patient monitoring kit. The solutionRead More →: Biobeat Launches RPM Kit for Hospital at Home -
Independent Pharmacies Gear Up for COVID-19 Vaccination
January 19, 2021NAPERVILLE, Ill. (January 14, 2021)—Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway across the country, starting with frontline health care workers and those over the age of 65 (or 75 in someRead More →: Independent Pharmacies Gear Up for COVID-19 Vaccination -
MedPAC Recommends Hospice Payment Freeze, Cap Cut for 2022
January 19, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 19, 2021)—As anticipated, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), an advisory body to Congress, met last week to finalize payment and policy recommendations that will be incorporated in itsRead More →: MedPAC Recommends Hospice Payment Freeze, Cap Cut for 2022 -
Valley Medical Supplies Acquired by Copper Star Home Medical Supplies
January 19, 2021MESA, Ariz. (January 19, 2021)—Phoenix-based Valley Medical Supplies has been acquired by Copper Star Home Medical Supplies (Mesa, Arizona). With this acquisition, Valley Medical and Copper Star will combine their businessRead More →: Valley Medical Supplies Acquired by Copper Star Home Medical Supplies -
Bid Results Announced for Round 2021
January 15, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2021)—This is a developing story. HomeCare will share more as more information becomes available. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has received requests to shareRead More →: Bid Results Announced for Round 2021 -
HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Reporting Update
January 15, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2021)—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing today that it will be amending the reportingRead More →: HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Reporting Update -
CareAcademy Now Offers Nursing Continuing Education
January 15, 2021BOSTON (January 15, 2021)—CareAcademy, a homecare and home health workforce empowerment platform, announced a strategic partnership with Wild Iris Medical Education that will further expand the company’s offering to include accreditedRead More →: CareAcademy Now Offers Nursing Continuing Education -
PlayMaker Health Partners with HealthRev Partners
January 15, 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2021)—PlayMaker Health, a post-acute sales enablement and business intelligence platform, and HealthRev Partners, a provider of tech-driven, consultative revenue cycle management services for home health and hospiceRead More →: PlayMaker Health Partners with HealthRev Partners -
CMS final rule will bring new medical technologies to Medicare beneficiaries faster
January 14, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 14, 2021) — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on Tuesday that propels innovative technology so Medicare beneficiaries have access to the latest, mostRead More →: CMS final rule will bring new medical technologies to Medicare beneficiaries faster
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