Update: On Wedneday, November 30, 2016, the House passed the measure with sweeping bipartisan support.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (November 28, 2016)—Vertess a health care M+A advisory firm, announced the closing of two major health care transactions in Q3 2016.
Vertess represented Integrity Medical, Inc., a Savannah, Georgia-based provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), in an acquisition by National Seating & Mobility, Inc., a national, Franklin, Tennessee-based leader in the CRT marketplace.
Election Ushers in Home Care Minimum Wage Hikes
In what has been described as a stunning set of results, America’s election decided a heck of a lot more than selecting the nation’s next president. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (November 21, 2016)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced today its new IntelliPAP CPAP Pillow for improved head and neck support while sleeping with a CPAP mask.
Specifically designed for CPAP users, the IntelliPAP CPAP Pillow can accommodate back, side and stomach sleepers while helping to reduce tubing drag and mask shift.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (November 21, 2016)—Gradient compression just got more fashionable. Core-Spun Support Socks by Therafirm are already known for the soft, comfortable qualities of an everyday sock, patented high stretch Core-Spun yarns making them easier to put on, and the added benefit of true gradient compression. Now customers can get these same great socks in four fashionable and beautiful patterns.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (November 17, 2017)—PlayMaker CRM announces the addition of Jennifer Artabane as senior director of product and Wayne Gattinella as board member.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 17, 2016)—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC)—a coalition of the nation’s leading home oxygen therapy provider and manufacturing companies—today urged lawmakers in Congress to prioritize enactment of provisions of the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment (PADME) Act before the end of the congressional session. The PADME Act would reinstate the phase-in period of deep Medicare cuts to home respiratory care supplies and services.
ATLANTA and LOS ANGELES (November 17, 2016)—MedZed, a provider of next-generation house calls delivered by a network of skilled medical professionals using telehealth technology, announced today the formation of its Clinical Advisory Board. The Board was put in place to help the company further develop strategy, trial new clinical and business concepts and expand pertinent industry relationships.
ALLENTOWN, Penn. (November 17, 2016)—Handicare, has announced its new Active seat system for its Freecurve stairlifts. Designed in collaboration with ergo- and physiotherapists, the Active seat gently supports the user’s movements while sitting down or standing up, making it much easier to get in or out of a stairlift seat.
AMSTERDAM (November 17, 2016)—On World COPD Day, Royal Philips is proud to announce the Breathe Boldly social initiative, which aims to raise awareness for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Patients with COPD often have trouble breathing, sometimes feeling as though they are breathing through a straw.
ATLANTA (November 16, 2016)—Despite a year that saw two major reimbursement reductions courtesy of competitive bidding’s rural expansion, Medtrade attendees and exhibitors remained positive.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2016)—Noble House has announced the availability of NobleDirect Version 11 which includes new and upgraded key features such as an integrated patient flow control, enhanced security, Same or Similar check and patient eligibility all using an SQL database.
WASHINGTON (November 15, 2016)—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs.
Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles
Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment and other items.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 11, 2016)—Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule to update Medicare fire protection guidelines for certain dialysis facilities to ensure that patients are protected from fire while receiving treatment in those facilities. CMS strives to promote health and safety for all patients, family and staff in every provider and supplier setting, and fire safety requirements are an important part of this effort.
—Via CMS, WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 11, 2016)—We’ve discussed a number of times how our country’s health care system historically invested far more in treating sickness than maintaining health. This imbalance contributes to more spending on institutions, hospitals and nursing homes, rather than keeping people healthy at home and in their communities.
ATLANTA (November 11, 2016)—Stander Inc—a home mobility equipment manufacturer based in the United States—launched Signature Life, its new product line, at the Medtrade 2016 convention in Atlanta. With a passion for helping the aging population, they entered this trade show with an additional focus of helping small business owners compete against big online retailers.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (November 10, 2016)—3B Medical, Inc. announces FDA 510(k) clearance on iCodeConnect's remote device setting capability. With this software enhancement, therapy and prescription settings can now be adjusted and applied to Luna CPAP and Auto-CPAP devices remotely through 3B's patient management portal. This capability allows clinicians to make prescription changes and update all device settings through iCodeConnect easily and efficiently.
ARLINGTON, Va. (November 10, 2016)—AAHomecare will be moving from our current location on L Street in Washington, D.C. to 241 18th Street South, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22202. This move will allow the Association to allocate more of your membership dues on programs and efforts, which will benefit you.