ROME, New York (December 3, 2015) – Nunn’s Home Medical Equipment announced today that they will open a second location after 73 years of doing business solely based in Rome, NY on November 30, 2015. The second location was secured through the acquisition of Rothschild’s Home Health Care of Syracuse, NY with its 6,000 square foot location at 817 E. Genesee St, Syracuse, NY.
ATLANTA (December 3, 2015)—At the recently concluded Medtrade 2015, The Providers Choice Silver Award, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, went to EZ-Sit, an apparatus that attaches arms to an armless chair, helping people to stand independently.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 2, 2015)—In 2014, per-capita health care spending grew by 4.5 percent and overall health spending grew by 5.3 percent, a study by the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published today as a Web First by Health Affairs. Those rates are below most years prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act.
CINCINNATI, Ohio (December 3, 2015 )—FirstLight HomeCare, an award-winning non-medical home care franchise business, was recently chosen as a Top 100 Franchise Business for Veterans by Franchise Business Review magazine. This is the fifth year the publication has named the top franchise brands that offer the best entrepreneurial opportunities for U.S. military veterans.
ALGONA, WASH.(November 30, 2015)—EZ-ACCESS has introduced a new portable ramp to its SUITCASE line that offers wheelchair and scooter users a premier ramp designed for a lifetime of accessibility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 24, 2015)—On November 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of the 2016 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts.
Pfizer and Allergan Merge to Create World’s Largest Drug Maker
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Allergan announced a $160 billion merger on Monday that would create the world’s largest drug company. (Ed Silverman/Stat News)