—Via AAHomecare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 13, 2017)—The latest HME Audit Key survey results, running through the first quarter of 2017, show continued appeal determinations in favor of suppliers in several product categories, including overturn rates of 68 percent for respiratory products, 77 percent for ostomy, urological, wound care, and diabetic supplies, and 81 percent for NPWT devices and supplies. Other highlights from this round include:
WATERLOO, Iowa (July 12, 2017)—VGM Group, Inc. has released the names of the five members who will serve on the HME Woman of the Year Honorary Selection Committee.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (July 12, 2017)—Merits Health Products is happy to announce their new home access division, Pilot. Andy and Lisa Scothern will be heading up this new division.
“We’re thrilled to have them on board they bring extensive industry knowledge and experience,” said Chris Blackmore, national director of business and product development.
—Via CMS, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2017)—CMS launched a new Quality Payment Program (QPP) webpage dedicated to doctors and other clinicians working in small or rural practices as well as those treating patients in underserved areas. This page provides:
KISSIMEE, Fla (July 10, 2017)—Team USA, the two-time World Cup Power Soccer champions, took second place yesterday in the 2017 Fédération Internationale of Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA) World Cup in Kissimee, Florida. Team USA was going for its third consecutive World Cup win. Medtrade attendees saw Team USA demonstration games in Atlanta last year.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 11, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced the winners of its annual Caregiver of the Year Awards. Always Best Care awarded nine of its caregivers at its Bi-Annual Franchise Conference in Miami last month. Since launching the annual program in 2013, Always Best Care has recognized its caregivers who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the care of their clients and their families.
TUCSON, Ariz. (July 10, 2017)—COPD hospitalizations are at an all-time high. The 30-day readmission rate for patients ranges from 20 to 39 percent, with related health care costs at an estimated $50 billion. A recently published study, funded by Royal Philips, revealed that although positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy was associated with a reduction in hospitalization, more than 92 percent of patients studied were not receiving it in any form.
NEW YORK (July 10, 2017)—United Spinal Association announced the appointment of Lisa Wells, vice president of marketing at Cure Medical from Las Vegas, Nevada, as a member of its Board of Directors.
“After serving people with disabilities for nearly a decade, this is a wonderful opportunity to further the support, programs and resources available to people who use wheelchairs nationwide,” said Wells.
