AMSTERDAM, (July 19, 2017)—Stemming from the success and positive reception of DreamWear, Royal Philips has introduced a new option to its award-winning line of innovative, open-face sleep therapy masks. The new Gel Pillows module features the same comfort and freedom of movement as the original, but now offers an additional choice in cushion type that can be easily changed out within the same mask frame.
Patrick Daly will direct the integration of four units operating under the Sonas banner, among other duties.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (July 19, 2017)—Sonas Home Health Care Group, one of the largest homecare service organizations in Florida, has announced the appointment of Patrick Daly as Chief Executive Officer to lead the strategic growth of the group of private duty registries and licensed homecare agencies.
Operating environment for providers who depend on Medicare remains exceptionally challenging
Don't miss out on reduced registration rates.
ATLANTA (July 18, 2017)—One hundred days remain until Medtrade, the fall edition of the nation’s premiere HME trade show. Registration is officially open, and advance rates are in effect until August 26, 2017. The show convenes October 23–25, 2017, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta,Georgia.
Getting in and out of the vehicle can be challenging as part of the transportation process.
Expert review allows changes prior to submission to CMS, reducing audit burden.
ATLANTA (July 17, 2017)—Brightree, a provider of cloud-based patient management software for post-acute care companies, announced the release of OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) review to its billing and coding suite of services for home health and hospice agencies.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (July 17, 2017)—CareCredit will provide financing options for patients who need oxygen therapy care at nearly 20,000 providers across the country under a new, multi-year agreement with OxyGo, a provider for oxygen therapy equipment and services.
CareCredit is a provider of promotional health care financing, serving millions of people each year.
2017 National Health Care Fraud Takedown
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, along with state and federal law enforcement partners, participated in the largest health care fraud takedown in history in July 2017. (Office of Inspector General)
Specialty clinical liaisons aid patients in staying home.
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (July 13, 2017)—Patients have better outcomes when provided anti-infective home infusion education prior to discharge from the hospital, suggests Option Care data presented at the 2017 National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) Annual Conference & Exposition.