COPPELL, Texas (September 15, 2016)—Universal Power Group, a supplier of sealed lead-acid AGM and gel batteries and chargers, has brought on board Bret Tracy as director of business development. Tracy is an industry veteran, having recently launched Vita Mobility Werks, a start-up scooter importer specializing in niche markets. Prior to VMW, Tracy served on the management teams of MK Battery and Pride Mobility.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2016)—The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) announced that it has accredited the specialty pharmacy practice model of KloudScript, Inc., a community-led specialty pharmacy care network, in partnership with one of its community pharmacy members, Doc’s Pharmacy. The announcement marks the first time a specialty-at-retail service provider and pharmacy provider have jointly received this industry-leading accreditation.
MILWAUKEE (September 15, 2016)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled a special edition HelpForce Live! webinar for September 19 at 3 p.m. EDT. The webinar, titled “How to Beat Competitive Bidding: Harnessing the Power of ROBO Shoppers,” will help providers increase cash sales by learning more about the habits of shoppers who research products online and come in store to buy.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 15, 2016)—Briggs Healthcare, a post-acute documentation and regulatory solutions company, announced the availability of their latest e-products application, which offers Briggs documentation products in a plug-and-play solution. The form APIs are available for long-term care, homecare, assisted living and hospice, and include Briggs forms in HTML and advanced PDF electronic designs.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 15, 2016)—Contour Products expands its webinar offerings with its first webinar specifically for respiratory therapists, sleep technicians and other professionals involved in CPAP therapy. “CPAPMax Strategies for Comfort & Compliance” is a 30-minute interactive training session that demonstrates the ways an advanced CPAP pillow can address the diverse needs of a variety of patients.
NEW YORK (September 15, 2016)—Hometeam, a new approach to homecare that brings more independence, joy and vibrancy to older adults—and peace of mind to families—announced that it has partnered with Fox Rehabilitation, a professional private practice of full-time physical, occupational and speech therapists in ten states on the East Coast.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (September 15, 2016)—3B Medical announced the introduction of the Rio Nasal Pillow Mask, the newest mask in 3B's lineup of premium soft, comfortable and lightweight interfaces. The Rio stands apart from other masks weighing in at only 2.6 ounces, headgear included, making it the lightest mask on the market. One-piece cushion construction makes it ideally suited for resupply with simple cushion replacement.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (September 15, 2016)—Four United States Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to boost transparency in Medicare Part D drug spending and to prohibit retroactive “DIR fees” in response to concerns raised by National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) members and staff.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (September 15, 2016)—Louis Feuer, MA, MSW, president of Dynamic Seminars, long-time industry expert and nationally known customer service, sales and marketing guru, announced his first online series of courses and lectures at training.dynamicseminars.com.
Senators Push for Pre-Claim Delay After "Complete Mess" in Illinois
Two U.S. Senators have called for a controversial home health pre-claim review demonstration program to be delayed in Florida, and they reiterated concerns over how pre-claim threatens providers and patients. (Tim Mullaney/Home Health Care News)
SARASOTA, Fla. (September 8, 2016)—Harmar is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a non-profit organization that is focused of providing the gift of mobility to children. This partnership offers a structure that helps Wheelchairs 4 Kids provide scooter and wheelchair lifts to the charity’s recipients. Harmar, along with its dealers, will help from evaluation of needs to the arrangement of installation and ongoing support.
ATLANTA (September 8, 2016)—Provider Web Capital continues to bring solutions to meet the needs of health care small business owners. In August, the company highlighted their patent-pending Remit ATM solution. This product allows medical business owners to get paid immediately when they receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) notice from a payer.
CARY, N.C. and ATLANTA (September 8, 2016)—The Florida Alliance of Home Care Services (FAHCS) and the Georgia Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (GAMES) have teamed up to hold their annual meeting together in centrally located Amelia Island (Nassau County, Florida) beginning September 11, and wrapping up with the VGM Mission Possible (CEU) Program on September 13.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 7, 2016)—VGM’s Government Relations team is spearheading a grassroots effort to recruit hospital executives to join the fight against Medicare’s most recent cut to reimbursements.
On July 1 DME providers incurred an additional 25 percent cut for Medicare reimbursements due to the Competitive Bidding Program. Many sectors across the health care industry are feeling the aftershock of difficulties stemming from the DME industry.
NEW YORK (September 7, 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, announced the addition of Mary Azadian, RN, as director of nursing and Carol Kushner, LMSW, CMC, as director of care management.
ATLANTA (September 7, 2016)—Team USA, the current and back-to-back World Cup Power Soccer champions, will play exhibition games at Medtrade on November 1 in Atlanta. Players will be introduced in the morning at the Washington Update session hosted by AAHomecare, where United States Representative Tom Price (R-Ga) has been invited to speak. Two full exhibition games, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, will be played on the show floor.
LONDON and AMSTERDAM (September 7, 2016)—Royal Philips announced preliminary results of an independent, multicenter Home Oxygen Therapy-Home Mechanical Ventilation (HOT-HMV) study carried out by respiratory experts at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Philips’s work in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) started several decades ago when it began providing health care professionals and patients with innovative treatment solutions and services.
SAN DIEGO (September 7, 2016)—ResMed welcomed positive results from a multicenter, randomized controlled trial known as HOT-HMV. The study was presented today during the 2016 European Respiratory Society International Congress in London.
EXETER, Penn. (September 6, 2016)—Quantum Rehab and Allied Services will host “Living with SCI,” an informative webinar for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their families and professionals on September 20 at 7 p.m. EST.
“It’s a candid conversation among those of us living with SCI that we know will help others,” says host Kiel Eigen, who was injured at age 14. “We want all to know that you can come out on the other side, not just surviving, but thriving.”
CEO: $60 Million ClearCare Funding Puts Honor, Hometeam on Notice
Home care software company ClearCare has secured a $60 million funding round, led by global investment firm Battery Ventures. (Tim Mullaney/Home Health Care News)