The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the much-anticipated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that provides some directions on the ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).
WASHINGTON—Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) have just introduced S.1294, legislation to further extend the Medicare 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA home medical equipment (HME) suppliers through the end of 2024.
WASHINGTON—A new report from the 33rd annual Retirement Confidence Survey finds a decline in the confidence Americans feel in having enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement years. The report also finds both workers and retirees are very concerned about inflation and its impact on their savings and spending.
AUSTIN, Texas—Oracle announced Seema Verma has been named senior vice president and general manager, Life Sciences. In this role, she will lead the Oracle Life Sciences and Oracle Cerner Enviza lines of business.
CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. (“Quipt” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based home medical equipment (HME) provider focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced it has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of common shares in the capital of Quipt. The public offering was conducted through a syndicate of underwriters led by Beacon Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Corp.
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan—InfuSystem Holdings, Inc., a national health care service provider, facilitating outpatient care for durable medical equipment manufacturers and health care providers, announced a national distribution agreement with Genadyne Biotechnologies Inc. for its negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems and supplies.
DALLAS—Elara Caring, a full-scale, multi-state home health provider of clinical and personalized services across the patient continuum, partnered with Nevvon to provide training to caregivers in their Personal Care Service (PCS) division. Elara Caring said the move aims to further improve the quality of care provided to patients by ensuring that new caregivers have the knowledge and skills required to provide personalized care at "Elara’s high standard."
WASHINGTON—Moving Health Home (MHH) voiced its support of the introduction of the bipartisan Expanding Care in the Home Act (ECHA) in the House of Representative
WASHINGTON—Following the launch of its highly successful Brain Health Academy in 2022, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s today announced class will be back in session starting May 17. Hosted virtually, the Academy is designed to equip health care providers and wellness professionals with the knowledge and resources to help people reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This includes helping people understand the connection between lifestyle interventions and brain health.
HENDERSON, Nevada—Health Mobius’ Kamal Haddad will participate in a panel discussion, “Focusing on Care Where Health Meets the Home”, on Tuesday, May 9, at 8 a.m. PT during the ECRM Home Health Care Session at Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada.
