Switching to ASV Therapy Increases Compliance for Central Apnea Patients
A new study from ResMed demonstrates the importance of the correct therapy.

MARSEILLES, France and SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2017)—ResMed Inc. today announced that people with obstructive sleep apnea who develop central sleep apnea (CSA) are more compliant on therapy after they switch from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) therapy, according to the largest-ever analysis of patients with treatment-emergent CSA.

Care Resource Incorporates Secure Texting for Better Collaboration
The homecare company will be able to improve patient care and protection.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. and DARTMOUTH, Mass. (April 6, 2017)—Care Resource, an East Providence-based home health agency, homecare and medical supply company serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, announces its staff is now using TigerText, a secure, HIPAA-compliant text messaging application that enables mobile collaboration and communication amongst physicians, nurses and clinicians.

AAHomecare Meets with CMS Administrator Verma
Leadership walked away encouraged and ready to move forward.

—Via AAHomecare WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2017)—On Tuesday afternoon, AAHomecare president Tom Ryan, Jay Witter, AAHomecare senior vice president of public affairs, Cara Bachenheimer, senior vice president of government relations with Invacare, and Thomas Barker, an attorney recently engaged by the Association, met with CMS Administrator Seema Verma and Deputy Administrator Demetrios Kouzoukas, as well as several other HHS and CMS staffers.

California Caregiver Honored for Commitment to Community
The monthly Oliver Halsell Care Award recognizes individuals providing excellent care in Southern California

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (April 4, 2017)—Fairhaven Memorial Services announced today that Sherrie Montgomery is the recipient of the March/April 2017 Oliver Halsell Care Award, a program recognizing local individuals whose kindness and dedication to serving others is inspirational.

Find the Right Caregiver with this New Tool
The service is also available to home health as a recruitment and retention tool

NEW YORK (April 3, 2017)—1 (800) HOMECARE and 1 (800) HOSPICE today announced the release of a caregiver marketplace, called AideFinder, set to redefine how patients and providers find and connect with one another. AideFinder gives patients greater choice in care by allowing them to compare local providers through the caregivers they employ.

iLevel Technology Gets a Boost with New Version
Two added inches add to user independence.

EXETER, Penn. (March 31, 2017)—Based on consumer demand, Quantum Rehab is launching enhancements to its iLevel technology, including 12-inches of lift and LED fender lights to further increase users’ independence.

“The feedback on iLevel has been astounding during the past two years, especially in how it exponentially increases users’ independence,” shares Megan Kutch, Director of Quantum Marketing. “As a result, we’re excited to be launching two additional enhancements.”