GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (October 6, 2016)—Today, Evolution Health, a division of Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc., announced results from a groundbreaking study on Mobile Integrated Health care’s (MIH) impact on preventable utilization of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Emergency Department (ED) and medical inpatient admissions.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 6, 2016)—QS/1 has announced the release of an interface from its Workflow process to the eNGAGE Patient Management platform.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (October 6, 2016)—Zelis Payments, a division of Zelis Healthcare, announced today that it is the first electronic reimbursement vendor to participate in EnrollHub, the EFT/ERA enrollment solution by the non-profit alliance, Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH). EnrollHub enables health care providers to enter their EFT enrollment information into a single, secure online utility and select the payers from whom they wish to receive electronic payments.
SEATTLE (October 6, 2016)—A Place for Mom, the nation’s largest senior living referral service, released data today showing that 73 percent of families report that a senior loved one’s quality of life improved after moving to assisted living. Before making the transition, 62 percent of seniors say they would rather stay at home; however, after moving to assisted living families find improvements in seniors’ social and emotional well-being as well as physical health and nutrition.
DALLAS and FORT WORTH (October 4, 2016) Honor, a company that provides quality homecare for older adults, announced it is launching its Dallas-Fort Worth service and inviting residents to learn more about "Honor Care at Home" in two convenient Walmart store locations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 3, 2016)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) announced the participants in the Part D Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (MTM) model.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (September 30, 2016)—Comfort Medical, LLC, a national mail-order provider of urological and ostomy supplies, and Wheel:Life, a media and social community for wheelchair users, have partnered with The Woody Foundation, a nonprofit serving the paralyzed community. Together, they are expanding awareness of a free nationwide program that provides Woody Packs to quadriplegics and other people with limited hand dexterity due to paralysis.
LOS ANGELES (September 30, 2016)—bflow announced this month that it has released a retail app built into the bflow system that integrates with inventory, sales, payments and more. The app, called bflow POS, rivals POS systems used by the largest retail outfits in America, such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and Duane Reade. bflow POS, operates in the cloud and is integrated with the bflow insurance billing and business management solution.
Some of the key features include:
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (September 29, 2016)—Home Care Medical, Inc. one of Wisconsin’s largest providers of home medical equipment, respiratory care, bracing and compression garments is pleased to host a CPAP and Health Fair on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Home Care Medical’s West Bend Retail Store, 1709 South 18th Avenue, West Bend, Wisconsin.
WASHINGTON, D.C (September 29, 2016)—This past spring, AAHomecare widely distributed a survey to members and other companies in the respiratory segment exploring the possibility of restructuring the basic tenets of respiratory reimbursement via a new payment methodology focusing on Chronic Respiratory Management.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 29, 2016)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—commended Congressmen Tom Price, MD (R-GA) and Jim McGovern (D-MA), as well as original cosponsors Reps.
ATLANTA (September 29, 2016)—VariGrip Therapy is the only hand exerciser that has the ability to adjust the tension level in each individual finger, allowing the therapist to better track progress, and the end-user to improve dexterity, endurance, strength and circulation more effectively, minimizing the chance of straining weaker fingers and creating a smoother transition from one resistance level to the next.
ATLANTA (September 29, 2016)—Dynatomy is proud to introduce a new line of gait belts with new, unique designs inspired by guitar straps inspired by a leading guitar accessory company.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2016)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 2017 Medicare Advantage premiums will remain stable and more enrollees will have access to higher quality plans while, for the seventh straight year, enrollment is projected to increase to a new all-time high.
NEW YORK (September 28, 2016)—Hometeam, a new approach to homecare that brings more independence, joy and vibrancy to older adults—and peace of mind to families—announced today the hire of Elizabeth Schepp-Berman as its new Chief People Officer in charge of the company’s human resources department. This is the first hire of its kind for the company. Ms.
NEW YORK (September 28, 2016)—Alliance Homecare, a concierge home health care provider serving individuals and families in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, recently announced the acquisition of Elder Care Alternatives (ECA). In light of this partnership, Elder Care Alternatives will now be known as AllianceECA. Services will continue to be provided by its present team of expert care managers.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (September 28, 2016)—October 1 will be a milestone in this year's Active Aging Week in more ways than one. Besides being the final day of the 2016 event (that began in 2003) hosted by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), it also happens to fall precisely on the 15th anniversary of ICAA's inception.
MAITLAND, Fla. (September 28, 2016)—Consulate Health Care, a national provider of post-acute health care services, announced the promotion of Chris Bryson to CEO.