WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 10, 2017)—Early Friday morning, the Senate confirmed Dr. Tom Price to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) by a vote of 52-47.
Statement of Tom Ryan, president and CEO of the American Association for Homecare:
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (February 10, 2017)—Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be America’s 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In response, B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO, issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2017)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) today released a briefing paper designed to assist home medical equipment leaders nationwide in their efforts to engage state Medicaid directors on future Medicaid rate-setting deliberations involving home medical equipment.
EXETER, Penn. (February 9, 2017)—Quantum Rehab is pleased to announce its theme for the 2017 International Seating Symposium (ISS) as, “To Be as Independent as Possible,” showcasing its consumer-inspired, independence-based complex rehab technologies.
YORK, Penn. (February 9, 2017)—As a part of a continued effort to best serve clients, agents and brokers, Glatfelter Healthcare Practice (GHP) is proud to announce that they have recently remodeled their senior living insurance program. Senior living business will transition to an A.M. Best A+ XV Carrier, who is one of the world's largest insurers and has had a relationship with Glatfelter for over 20 years.
WATERLOO, Iowa (February 8, 2017)—VGM Group, Inc. has promoted Dennis Clark to serve as its new Chief Leadership Officer.
In his new role, Clark will lead the advancement of values, mission and brand for the employee-owned company. He will also serve as post-acute health care visionary and ambassador across VGM’s health care membership communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 8, 2017)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to temporarily delay moving forward with the next steps of the Round 2019 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program to allow the new administration further opportunity to review the program.
BOSTON (February 8, 2017)—Orbita, Inc., a leading provider of innovative software solutions for connected home health care, today announced a partnership with video collaboration solution provider, IVCi. The partnership will enable health care providers and home caregivers to easily connect homecare, mobile health and voice health assistant applications with scalable and secure video collaboration services.
SCRANTON, Penn. (February 8, 2017)—Penn Foster Career School, a skills training provider focused on improving employability for workers across a range of in-demand fields, announced the launch of its new regionally and nationally accredited Home Health Aide Diploma Program. Designed to provide individuals with the foundational skills needed to work in the field of home health care, the new program is offered online by Penn Foster and through its partnering organizations.
