RENTON, Wash. (June 13, 2018)—Medicaid provides health coverage for 1 in 5 Americans, and, while 63 percent of the population says it is important, positive opinion of the program increases dramatically when people learn more, according to the latest national survey from Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH).
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (June 12, 2018)—Omnicell, Inc., announced the results of the STOMPP (Study to Measure the Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Services on Medication Non-Adherence) clinical study. This randomized controlled trial compares the use of adherence medication packaging and medication therapy management (MTM) services to the use of traditional pill bottles.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 12, 2018)—Aeroflow anonymously surveyed employees on engagement levels using the Gallup Q12 Meta-Analysis Report and saw their engagement level index increase from 4:1 in their previous survey to 12:1, meaning they now have 12 actively engaged employees per every 1 actively disengaged employee.
VGM representatives Carol Albaugh, Megan Kraft, Margo Colarossi, Karyn Estrella HOMES president and CEO, Adam Miller and Aram Susong accepting the award
NORWOOD, Mass. (June 11, 2018)—Reliable Respiratory, a New England home respiratory and specialty medical equipment provider, announced a partnership with Mount Auburn Hospital located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reliable Respiratory will acquire the patients of Mount Auburn Hospital DME, continuing the delivery of and support for sleep and respiratory-related medical equipment.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 7, 2018)—After learning that Dr. Teresa Herbert of Park Ridge Hospital in Hendersonville, North Carolina, was joining her daughter on a mission in Nicaragua and needs respiratory equipment, Aeroflow made the donation to extend its caring reach across the continent and improve the quality of life of Nicaraguan children in need.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2018)—Since 2015, AAHomecare has been tracking the number of suppliers and their locations to monitor the impact of competitive bidding and other factors on the industry. The analysis has helped to bring these issues to the attention of Congressional offices and HHS to illustrate the need for more sustainable Medicare reimbursement rates and bidding program reforms.
ATLANTA (June 7, 2018)—SmartSaver Rates (formerly Early Bird rates) go into effect on Monday, June 11, 2018. These rates offer attendees the lowest possible prices to attend Medtrade, scheduled for Oct 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
SmartSaver Rates last 18 days, officially ending on Friday, June 29.
Under SmartSaver rates: