AMSTERDAM (March 14, 2019)—In anticipation of World Sleep Day, Philips released the results of its annual sleep survey, “The Global Pursuit of Better Sleep Health.” Sleep is a key contributor to health well-being, says the survey. But lifestyle and health factors can stand in the way of a good night’s sleep.
HomeCare News
MIDDLEBURG, Penn. (March 13, 2019)—Quantum Rehab donated a life-changing iLevel Power Chair to Adam Catlin.
TUCKER, Ga. (March 11, 2019)—Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation (GBHCMF) honored this year’s grant recipients at its 14th Annual Grant Award Luncheon, held on Feb. 7, 2019 at the Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center. Fifty-one grant recipients were recognized at the event, where the GBHCMF Board honored those ministries throughout the state that have demonstrated effective and efficient direct health care services to their local communities.
ATLANTA (March 12, 2019)—Atlanta, Georgia-based AMS Vans teamed up with the Aimee Copeland Foundation and FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) to present the keys for a wheelchair-accessible minivan to the winner of an essay contest. The winner, Kendra Allen, is an Athens Tech college student whose essay detailed the challenges of growing up with cerebral palsy and her dream to help others with disabilities.
ST. LOUIS (March 12, 2019)—Responsive Respiratory has entered the CPAP market with new portable Purify O3 ozone sanitizer.
The Purify O3 sanitizer utilizes ozone technology to disinfect CPAP and BiPAP equipment including masks, tubing and humidification chambers in just 35 minutes. The sanitation cycle is quick and whisper quiet, killing 99.99 percent of bacteria and germs.
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 12, 2019)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) is proud to announce that Wanda K. Rogers, MS, RPh, is the recipient of its 2019 Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at NHIA’s Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, Tuesday, March 12.
ATLANTA (March 7, 2019)—Brightree announced a new pharmacy suite for home infusion therapy providers and home medical equipment (HME) pharmacies to help them optimize business processes, more easily meet compliance requirements and provide the highest quality patient care.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2019)—PlayMaker Health, a post-acute growth platform, together with Team@Work founder and corporate business coach Ty Bello, announced a partnership to offer the technology and consulting services that home medical equipment (HME) and infusion companies need to drive and maintain sustained growth in the post-acute market.
LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2019)—PointClickCare Technologies, a provider of cloud-based software technology for the long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) and senior living industries, announced its recent acquisition of QuickMAR.
PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2019)—BAYADA Home Health Care and AmeriHealth Caritas today announced they have entered into a value-based agreement to improve patient health, reduce unnecessary cost and promote accountable care at home.
“We are proud to play a collaborative role in building health communities that improve the continuum of care for our patients.”
WAUKESHA, Wis. (March 5, 2019)—Ponte Giulio, a bathroom safety and accessibility manufacturer, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin (and Orvieto, Italy) received a Thirty’s Choice Award for best Universal Design/Living-In-Place products at the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb. 19–21, 2019.
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 1, 2019)—Representatives on both sides of the aisle re-introduced the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act bill that, if passed, will expand Medicare coverage to include custom breast prostheses as an option for women recovering from mastectomy surgery.
The bipartisan bills S. 562 and H.R. 1370 were co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Lisa Murkowsi (R-Alaska), along with Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.).
DURYEA, Penn. (March 1, 2019)—Quantum Rehab’s main website, quantumrehab.com, was recently updated to have a fresh look.
With a new menu layout that is more user-friendly, visitors to the site can find what they are searching for much easier. The product pages feature clickable tabs to show features and colors, as well as compatible power bases, seating and positioning, electronics and other components.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 28, 2019)—The National Electronic Visit Verification Association (NEVVA) is pleased to partner with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) for the NEVVA EVV Summit on April 5-6, 2019, immediately following the (invitation-only) 2019 NASUAD MLTSS Symposium and Spring Meeting at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter.
NEW YORK (February 28, 2019)—Medically high-risk patients and communication breakdowns between providers contribute to the difficulty of medication management for older adults receiving home health care, finds a study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The findings are published in the journal Medical Care Research and Review.
LENEXA, Kan. (February 27, 2019)—WellSky, a health and community care technology company backed by TPG Capital, and Health Care Software, Inc. (HCS), a provider of integrated clinical and financial IT software for long-term and post-acute care providers, today announced that WellSky has acquired HCS.
NETANYA, Israel (February 27, 2019)—Q Core Medical, a developer of smart infusion systems for hospital and ambulatory care settings, announced the opening of a new European office in Marseille, France. The new European regional headquarters will be led by Q Core Medical Country Manager, Laurent Schektman, who will lead direct sales efforts of Q Core’s hospital and homecare infusion systems in France and other European markets.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 26, 2019)—In the Feb. 22, issue of the NAHC Report, the National Association of Home Care & Hospice broke down a recent Health Affairs study. Health care spending in the United States is expected to rise to nearly $6 trillion by 2027, but home health spending will rise faster than all other care categories, according to a new projection from the Office of the Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (February 26, 2019)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is a winner in this year’s Stevie Awards competition for Sales Distinction of the Year. This award marks the organization’s ninth consecutive Stevie Award.
Washington D.C. (February 26, 2019)—Researchers at the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology are partnering on a new study funded by a grant from the Retirement Research Foundation to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based workforce training program focused on ageism.