CLEARWATER & SARASOTA, Fla. (August 22, 2022)—Empath Health is pleased to announce its newest senior-level executive, Christy Hendricks, JD, as general counsel and chief mission legal officer.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. (August 22, 2022)—Empath Health and Hospice of Marion County (HMC) announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to begin the process of affiliating HMC with Empath Health. Empath Health currently has three hospice organizations operating within its network including Tidewell Hospice, Suncoast Hospice and Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 19, 2022)—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase access to care and to reduce unnecessary administrative burden for stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discontinuing the use of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Information Forms (DIFs) for claims with dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2023.
AKRON, Ohio (August 19, 2022)—ACU-Serve Corp. has acquired ECS Billing & Consulting North. ECS was based in Tiffin, Ohio, and founded by Sarah Hanna, a well-known industry veteran who will assume a role as V.P. of Consulting Services at ACU-Serve Corp.
NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—Health technology company Dina has made its first appearance on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
NEW YORK (August 19, 2022)—HHAeXchange, a provider of homecare management solutions for payers, providers and state Medicaid agencies, announced it has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the fastest growing private companies in America, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has been recognized. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment.
Washington, D.C. (August 18, 2022)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare announced the results of a newly conducted national public opinion poll on the Medicare Home Health Program. The poll found widespread and deep support for Medicare home health care services and the need to prevent Medicare cuts to home health care.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (August 18, 2022)—Always Best Care Senior Services announced that it has signed new franchise agreements in Seattle, Washington, Orlando, Florida and Humble, Texas, welcoming new owners to the system and expanding its brand presence in key states. These agreements come as the senior care franchise system in the continues to capitalize on over 10% sales growth in 2021 and an increased demand for in-home senior care by targeting new markets around the country for expansion.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2022)—Disability group advocates and mobility stakeholders are energized the wake of the announcement from Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opening the Medicare National Coverage Determination (NCD) for seat elevation systems used with power wheelchairs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 18, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), aprovider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has formed the NSM Consumer Insights Council to provide valuable insight about the trends, priorities and drivers affecting the complex rehab technology client experience. The council’s input fuels the strategic direction at NSM, supporting best-in-class client service and satisfaction.
ATLANTA (August 18, 2022)—TZMO USA announced that the company has entered into a partnership with Mutual Drug, a full line wholesaler, to offer their Seni brand of adult incontinence products into over 500 pharmacies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, that make up the Mutual Drug collaborative network of pharmacies.
AMSTERDAM (August 18, 2022)—Royal Philips, a global provider of health technology, announced that Roy Jakobs is proposed to succeed Frans van Houten as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 15, 2022.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 16, 2022)—Calling the government’s proposed changes to Medicaid home health services “baffling,” the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) submitted more than 100 pages of comments and supporting materials today arguing against the proposed rule.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 16, 2022—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition of the nation's leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies, commended 22 House lawmakers for urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect patients’ access to home oxygen.
MIRAMAR, Fla. (August 16, 2022)—Integrated Home Care Services, Inc., an independent administrator of home health, durable medical equipment and home infusion benefits, has chosen Christopher Bradbury as the company's new CEO, effective August 15. Bradbury succeeds Jorge Pereda, co-founder, who held the role since IHCS's inception and will now assume a new role as chairman of the board.
SANTA FE, N.M. (August 16, 2022)—Jet Health, Inc., a regional provider of home health and hospice services, announced the opening of a new location in Santa Fe, New Mexico, operating under its Klarus Home Health brand.
Klarus Home Health Santa Fe will provide skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aides.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 16, 2022)—Humana Inc. announced that it will acquire all of the assets of Inclusa, Inc., a managed care organization (MCO) in Wisconsin that provides long-term care services and supports to approximately 16,600 older adults and adults with disabilities through the state’s Family Care program. For more than 20 years, Inclusa has partnered with local health care providers and community resources to connect members with the support and services they need.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 12, 2022)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and their contractor, Abt Associates, are recruiting additional Medicare-certified hospice providers to participate in a beta test of the draft hospice patient assessment instrument called Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE). Recruitment is ongoing and training will occur on a rolling basis. Data collection begins when training is completed and is expected to continue through fall 2022.
SPRING HOUSE, Penn. (August 12, 2022)—The United States’ Department of Health and Human Services has declared monkeypox to be a national public health emergency. It's important to ensure the safety of staff and patients in your organization.
MINNEAPOLIS (August 12, 2022)—Nonin Medical announced that its board of directors has appointed health care industry veteran John M. Hastings as its new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 29, 2022. Hastings brings global leadership and technical expertise in quality, research and development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, engineering, supply chain and distribution, along with a demonstrated ability and passion to develop and advance effective business strategies.