LENEXA, Kan. (May 30, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced today that it has finalized an agreement to acquire Kinnser Software, Inc., a provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers. The transaction, backed by TPG Capital, enables Mediware to expand its portfolio in the home health and hospice space, creating an integrated, high-growth software provider for the alternate care market. Mediware is purchasing Kinnser from Insight Venture Partners.
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DALLAS, Texas (May 30, 2017)—To help solve critical staffing shortages in home health care, Axxess, a growing home health technology company, is creating an innovative new solution called AxxessCARE to “Uberize” the process of connecting home health agencies with qualified clinicians to provide care to patients anywhere and at any time.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (May 30, 2017)—The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) of South Florida recognized Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) President and CEO Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE as a top 50 women-led business leader at its 12th annual Top Women-Led Businesses Luncheon on May 18.
The letter echoes concerns of the letter prepared by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
ROSEVILLE, Iowa (May 25, 2017)—In an effort spearheaded by Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) and its president, Patrick Naeger, independent HME suppliers have gained the attention of the House Small Business Committee. Much like the concerns prompting a letter being circulated by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and others, the Small Business Committee is gravely concerned by the 38 percent reduction in providers in such a short period.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (May 24, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today it has opened a franchise in the Atlanta market. Always Best Care of Atlanta/Buckhead provides senior care services in the Metro Atlanta area, including communities located in Fulton and Dekalb counties. The home care agency is owned and operated by local resident Doug Smith.
Molten Stone provides affordable, low-maintenance alternative to granite, stone, or quartz.
Boise, ID (May 24, 2017)—Bestbath, one of the leading manufacturers of universal design and accessible code compliant showers and tubs, has released Molten Stone, its latest surface material, to provide the look of granite without the maintenance. The new line features 11 colors, retaining two of the most popular originals and introducing nine new shades to broaden customers’ customization options. Products featuring Molten Stone are backed by Bestbath’s 30-year product warranty.
Spartanburg, SC (May 23, 2017)—QS/1 has partnered with Asembia to integrate Asembia1, a specialty pharmacy workflow platform that gives pharmacies a wide range of resources to offer patients access to specialty prescriptions.
21st Century Cures Act removes coverage for home infusion services.
MCKINNEY, Texas (May 23, 2017)—Soleo Health, a national provider of specialty home and alternate-site infusion services, announced it is aggressively advocating for thousands of home infusion therapy patients that stand to be affected by the recently enacted 21st Century Cures Act.
BOSTON (May 23, 2017)—Orbita, Inc., a leading provider of voice-first software for connected home health care announced today a collaboration with ERT to research innovative new approaches to data procurement and management for pharmaceutical and device customers seeking to streamline clinical trials.
People for Quality Care produced a short film featuring clinician testimonials on the program.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 22, 2017)—If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the power of a video. For years, clinicians and case managers have struggled to coordinate care for their Medicare patients who require home medical equipment, services, and supplies under the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). Meanwhile, CMS reports that there are no issues with CBP and that access has been unaffected.
Seniors are also concerned about the future of Medicare.
LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 22, 2017)—SCAN, a leading senior-focused organization with the mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent, today announced comprehensive survey results that show many seniors feel unprepared to live independently as they age.
The study found increases in quality of life for patients on home therapies.
AMSTERDAM (May 22, 2017)—Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and home oxygen therapy (HOT) can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.
Can Ailing Illinois Afford In-Home Care for Seniors?
Illinois’ Community Care Program is being stretched to the limit with an influx of aging baby boomers and an already deep budget crisis. (Alejandra Cancino/Crain’s Chicago Business)
The Newport Beach resident lives every day to the fullest and ensures others can do the same.
SANTA ANA, Calif. ( May 18, 2017)—At age 14, Michelle Wulfestieg was told she wouldn’t live to be 30. She had survived a massive stroke when she was just 11 years old and a second stroke, thought to be untreatable, was imminent. For Wulfestieg, this was a revelation: life is not about quantity, but rather quality. From that day on, she committed to making each moment count, not allowing her disabilities to hold her back.
DALLAS, Texas (May 18, 2017)—Point of Rental Essentials, the cloud-based rental software from Point of Rental, has gone multilingual. With its most recent update, the program added Spanish, Australian English and British English to the application.
“We’re excited to make Rental Essentials more accessible to customers throughout the world,” said Director of Cloud Products, Evan Fort. “We look forward to new people being able to use the software to manage their businesses.”
Show floor closing ceremony comes with chance to win $5,000.
ATLANTA (May 18, 2017)—After reviewing many comments from exhibitors and attendees, Medtrade officials are expanding Expo hours on day two (Tuesday) and day three (Wednesday). The show will officially end on Wednesday evening with a reception on the show floor designed to increase exhibitor/attendee engagement. As an added incentive, reception attendees will have the chance to win a $5,000 cash prize.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 18, 2017)—SelectData, a company specializing in homecare revenue cycle management and medical coding, announced its board of directors has appointed Mark S. Heaney as its newest member.
This support is vital to moving CMS to make changes to reimbursement program.
Washington D.C. (May 17, 2017)—A letter authored by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), and Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) is calling for reforms to policies and regulations involving durable medical equipment and complex rehab technology. The letter is to be sent to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and CMS Administrator Seema Verma.
New legislation builds upon previous prior authorization legislation.
Via AAHomecare—WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2017)—We have just received confirmation that Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has formally introduced legislation that would require prior authorization for certain home medical equipment items in higher price ranges. The formal title for HR 2445 will be the DMEPOS Access and Transparency Act of 2017, and may also be referred to as the DATA Act of 2017.
The EY Awards recognize entrepreneurs excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
IRVINE, Calif. (May 16, 2017)—Aspen Medical Products, the market-leading provider of spinal braces, is proud to announce that founder and CEO Dan Williamson has been named a finalist in the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Award in the Orange County Region.