LENEXA, Kansas (July 6, 2015)—Mediware Information Systems Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at noon Central, 1 p.m. EST to discuss how providers can avoid audits and leverage the data they already have to their advantage. The webinar is entitled “Spot Medicare’s Audit Targets: Avoid the Crosshairs,” presented by president of The Van Halem Group, Wayne van Halem.
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PORT WASHINGTON, New York (July 2, 2015)—Drive Medical announced that it has completed its largest acquisition to date, acquiring DeVilbiss Healthcare effective July 2, 2015. The acquisition provides Drive, one of the fastest growing manufacturers of durable medical equipment, with one of the most valued brands in the respiratory and sleep categories in the health care industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2015)—This time last year, CMS used their annual proposed rule on end stage renal disease payments to also announce their intent to adjust Medicare payment rates in areas outside the competitive bidding areas. Commonly referred to as the ESRD rule, those working in the HME regulatory space know this proposed rule often includes major DMEPOS regulations.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 17, 2015)—Nine-year-old Natalie Olsen and her family have had a busy summer and June 16 was no exception.
The Olsens opened up their home and yard to more than 20 volunteers to install new home accessibility equipment. The equipment included wheelchair ramps for the front and back of the home; grab bars and swivel hinges were also installed within the home.
Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health-Law Subsidies
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a pillar of the Affordable Care Act, rescuing for the second time the most ambitious social program in nearly 50 years and ensuring that the law’s ultimate fate will be in the hands of the political process. (Jess Bravin and Louise Radnofsky/The Wall Street Journal)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2015)—Addressing CMS’s plan to apply competitive bidding-derived rates to non-competitive bidding areas, due to take effect in January 2016, remains a top priority for AAHomecare.
BOISE, Idaho (June 24, 2015)—Best Bath Systems, a manufacturer of showers and tubs, introduced five videos that provide detailed and easy-to-understand instructions on installing a Best Bath shower system.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 24, 2015)—HME veteran and retail expert Jim Greatorex, formerly of Maine’s Black Bear Medical, has joined VGM Group Inc.’s Retail Services group. He will focus on finding new products to enhance retail sales in retail operations, and working with VGM Members to build or improve their retail business.
June 24, 2015 (Atlanta, GA)—Wheel:Life, an online community for wheelchair users worldwide, has published Discovering: An Accessible US Travel Guide for Wheelchair Users as a new e-book on Amazon.com.
LAPEER, Michigan (June 26, 2015)—Hometown Home Health & Hospice is expanding and upgrading its service fleet with 26 new, locally purchased Ford Focus vehicles provided by Enterprise Fleet Management. The move increases the size of the existing fleet by six vehicles to accommodate the growth of Hometown Home Health’s business in central Michigan.
NEW BERLIN, Wisc. (June 18, 2015)—Home Care Medical Inc. one of Wisconsin’s largest providers of home medical equipment, rehab technology and respiratory care, is pleased to host a CPAP and Mobility Tune-up Clinic on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Home Care Medical’s Sheboygan Retail Store, 2922 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
CPAP and Mobility Tune-up Clinic
LIVERPOOL, England, UK (June 16, 2015)—Albert Medical Devices, maker of Melio—the self-emptying leg bag system that you can control with a touch of a button—announces a new self-pay option from Community Medical for U.S. leg bag users.
LENEXA, Kansas (June 15, 2015)—Mediware Information Systems Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 1 p.m. CST to outline legal tips and advice on how to proactively serve oxygen patients within the law. The webinar is entitled “HME Business Leader Series: Understanding the Dynamics of Oxygen Regulation Requirements.”
Davison, Mich. (June 15, 2015)—Universal Software Solutions has completed the renovation and expansion of its building at its primary location in Davison, Michigan. Reconstruction of the upper floor into usable office space, along with a reorganized customer service department will provide the necessary space for additional staff members as the company seeks to hire new associates at an aggressive rate.
LENEXA, Kansas (June 16, 2015)—Mediware Information Systems Inc. announces the release of its blog for the home care industry. The blog will serve as a new and informative resource for those looking to stay on top of the changing regulations in the HME/DME, Home Infusion and Specialty Pharmacy markets.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—"Everything You Need to Know About ICD-10," a free webinar presented by Mary Ellen Conway, Capital Healthcare Group, will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m.
ATLANTA (June 20, 2015)—Early registration for Medtrade, the Fall edition of the nation’s premiere HME trade show, opens Monday, June 22. The show will once again be held in its familiar home at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, October 26-29, 2015.
BALTIMORE, MD (June 11, 2015)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released interactive case studies that can help you understand key ICD-10 documentation concepts.
Available on the Road to 10 tool at cms.gov/ICD10, the case studies present:
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