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What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will have an especially tough time getting free at-home covid tests under the Biden administration’s plan? Yes, seniors.
DALLAS (January 25, 2022)—Axxess, a technology innovator for health care at home, has elevated three people to its executive leadership team to accelerate the company’s care at home partnerships and software solutions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2022)—The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), the premier organization working to accelerate the adoption of telehealth, has launched ATA Action, a new affiliated trade organization focused on ensuring individuals have permanent access to telehealth services across the care continuum.
LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO (January 21, 2022)—The UCLA Center for SMART Health, an interdisciplinary collaborative that looks to the integrated transformation of health care through emergent data and technologies, and Hearst Health, a division of Hearst and leader in care guidance, announced their partnership to offer the Hearst Health Prize.
WASHINTON, D.C. (January 21, 2022)—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased its civil penalties based on cost of living adjustments.
PHOENIX (January 21, 2022)—Early rates for the 2022 Medtrade West are in effect through Jan. 28. “Whether you opt for the Conference Pass, which includes access to the Expo floor, or the Expo Pass, this is an excellent time to buy,” said York Schwab, show director, Medtrade West. “The show is only four months away, and it’s not too early to make a commitment to improve your business and add inspiration, knowledge and new products to your 2022.”
DALLAS (January 20, 2022)—Axxess, a technology provider for care in the home, is helping home health providers deliver the best possible value-based care by partnering with aging-in-place specialist Seniors Home Services and joining the HomesRenewed Coalition.
RANKFORT, Ky., (January 20, 2022)—Vohra Wound Care has been awarded a grant by Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The grant will improve the care of Kentucky's nursing home residents by training nurses about prevention, assessment and management of wounds in the nursing home setting. The $81,113 award is made possible through the reinvestment of civil money penalties issued to Kentucky nursing homes.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (January 20, 2022)—In a statement, the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) and several allied organizations called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state regulatory agencies to investigate unregulated direct access infusion businesses, which provide individuals with intravenous solutions absent the recommendation of a licensed prescriber.
HERZLIYA, Israel (January 20, 2022)—Essence Group, a technology group developing IoT-based security, safety and health care solutions and cloud services for homes, families and businesses, announced that is has been awarded two CES 2022 Picks Awards; for its Umbrella mobile personal emergency response system (mPERS) and VitalOn remote patient monitoring platform.
