LENEXA, Kan. (February 7, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces that over thirty customers have contracted for purchase of CareTend software for their businesses.
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ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (February 6, 2017)—Dynarex, a leading medical supply company and provider of disposable medical products, announces several executive promotions and new hires as the company continues to grow, introduce new products and launch into new industry market segments.
OLD FORGE, Penn. (February 3, 2017)—Golden Technologies is very pleased to announce the introduction the industry’s first line of Space Savers available in multiple sizes. With a well-appointed, seamed back and forward gliding recline motion, the Golden Space Saver is offered in small, medium and large and only requires 4, 5, or 6 inches from any wall, respectively.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (February 2, 2017)—Cure Medical, the only intermittent catheter manufacturer that donates 10 percent of net profits to scientific research, announced today that Lisa Wells will join Cure Medical as Vice President of Marketing.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (February 2, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced today the official launch of its new brand, “Inspired by Drive.”
The brand is inspired by children with special needs, and is fueled by the traditions of the Drive family of companies. “Inspired by Drive” joins the Columbia Medical, Specialised Orthotic Services (U.K.) and Wenzelite Rehab brands into one, and together they represent over 70 years of Pediatric Rehab experience.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (February 2, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that Darlene Wood has opened the first Always Best Care franchised location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Always Best Care of Albuquerque provides senior care services in the Albuquerque metro area and surrounding communities including Rio Rancho.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 1, 2017)—The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday voted to send Rep. Tom Price’s (R-Ga.) nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
LAS VEGAS (February 1, 2017)—Medtrade Spring attendees looking for sales training can learn from the best when the show convenes in less than a month (February 27–March 1) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 31, 2017)—CMS today announced plans to consolidate all rounds and areas included in the competitive bidding program for DME into a single round of competition to be known as Round 2019. The Round 1 2017, Round 2 Recompete, and National Mail-Order Recompete contract periods for all product categories will all continue through December 31, 2018. Round 2019 contracts will take effect on January 1, 2019, and run through Dec. 31, 2021.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 30, 2017)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is calling on the contractors administering TRICARE military health plans nationwide to reprocess claims for home medical equipment for the last six months of 2016 on account of provisions in recent health care legislation affecting Medicare reimbursement rates.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (January 30, 2017)—STEPS Home Care rings in the New Year by celebrating their five-year anniversary in Westchester County. During the past five years, STEPS has assisted over 750 clients to find compassionate and attentive caregivers allowing them to safely remain in their homes. The business milestone also coincides with STEPS fulfilling their goal to create job opportunities in the Westchester area.
LENEXA, Kan. (January 30, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. (Mediware or Company), a leader in software for health care and human services providers, announced in late December that TPG Capital, the global private equity fund of leading alternative asset firm TPG, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the company from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 27, 2017)—The HME Audit Key is a free web-based survey the American Association for Homecare developed in response to a lack of data and information provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the impact the audit programs are having on HME Suppliers.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (January 26, 2017)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled its next round of HelpForce Live! educational webinars, titled, “4 Marketing Tactics Not to Waste Your Money On.” The series is designed to help dealers learn how to optimize their marketing strategy by weeding out ineffective tactics and focusing on those that provide the best return on investment.
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 26, 2017)—ATA announces Telehealth 2.0: The Transformation Advantage at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, April 23–25, 2017. The largest technology innovation and networking event in the telehealth industry brings together more than 6,000 health care and industry professionals, including 1,000 C-Level executives.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (January 25, 2016)—When he was 25, Ken Paulus became immobile for months due to double knee surgery, making even basic hygiene needs a struggle. Long recovered, he remains determined to help others overcome mobility challenges.
WEBB CITY, Mo. (January 25, 2017)—DETECTO's U.S.-made HealthySole Plus is an effective and ground-breaking use of UVC technology that eliminates the dangerous organisms that cause health care associated infections (HAI’s).
SAN DIEGO, Calif. and WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (January 24, 2017)—ResMed, BMC and 3B Medical, today announced they have agreed on a global settlement of all litigation between the parties. BMC and 3B will be permitted to sell their existing products in exchange for royalty payments to ResMed, and ResMed will make a one-time settlement payment to 3B to close the Florida litigation between the two parties. The settlement did not include an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any party.