SPARTANBURG, SC (October 19, 2016)—In an effort to continuously create solutions that help pharmacies adapt to their ever-evolving operating environment, QS/1 is launching a new document management system, QDM. This resource was developed as a way to help pharmacies successfully manage documentation needs while enhancing patient and partner engagement.
WASHINGTON, D.C (October 19, 2016)—A study released today by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) shows that Medicare reimbursement rates for home medical equipment cover just 88 percent of overall costs for companies providing this service.
Engaging new payer types with contracts and other opportunities
—via AAHomecare WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2016)—The American Association for Homecare will honor Melissa Cross, vice president of the homecare division for O.E. Meyer Co., as the first recipient of the Van Miller Homecare Champion Award at our upcoming Stand Up for Homecare reception on November 1, 2016 at Medtrade in Atlanta, Ga.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2016)—Dan Starck, chair of CQRC, responds to the GAO Access Report on Competitive Bidding:
"While the CQRC has supported competitive bidding in concept, we remain deeply concerned about the implementation of the competitive bidding program. Today's report shows that fewer beneficiaries are receiving home oxygen therapy in light of competitive bidding."
SAN DIEGO, (October 18, 2016)—ResMed is teaming up with "The Dr. Oz Show" to launch a campaign to foster better public understanding of sleep health.
The campaign will kick off on "The Dr. Oz Show" airing Thursday, October 20.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 17, 2016)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a global manufacturer of medical products, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Drive Medical Canada, has acquired the mobility and bathroom safety DME business of AMG Medical, effective October 17, 2016. These brands—Hugo, Profilio, AquaSense and Airgo—represent the premier DME brands in Canada and are marketed and distributed to all major wholesalers, pharmacies and homecare dealers throughout Canada.