PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (May 19, 2014)—SCA, a leading global products company and the maker of TENA incontinence and skin care products, announced that TENA Identifi, a new continence care technology, is currently in the final stages of regulatory clearance for an introduction to the United States market.
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2014)—Providers will have more time to prepare for the transition to ICD-10 codes. HHS expects to release an interim final rule in the near future that will include a new compliance date that would require the use of ICD-10 beginning Oct. 1, 2015.The rule will also require HIPAA covered entities to continue to use ICD-9-CM through Sept. 30, 2015. Last month, Congress passed legislation that prohibits the HHS Secretary from implementing ICD-10 prior to Oct. 1, 2015.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (May 19, 2014)—Drive Medical Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment in the European market, announced the acquisition of certain product lines of Days Healthcare from Patterson Medical Limited.
The product lines acquired include home care and long-term care beds, mobility scooters, powered and configured wheelchairs, riser recliner products, hoists and other related items.
MEXICO CITY (May 22, 2014)—Emerald Expositions and Medtrade are teaming up with CloserStill Media, (the organizers of Trade Days) and LiveMed (organizers of ExpoMed). The agreements are expected to provide Medtrade exhibitors with an opportunity to reach new international markets through participation in these events.
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WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014)—With a sense of energy in the air, the 2014 AAHomecare Washington Legislative Conference opened with the announcement that Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) has agreed to sponsor audit reform legislation.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (May 8, 2014)—Completely refinished and up to 20 percent less, Responsive Respiratory’s RestoredO2 cylinders are a price-conscious solution for home care provider. RestoredO2 cylinders allow providers to reduce cost without sacrificing quality.
Every RestoredO2 cylinder is completely refinished with new hydro test and finish. “You cannot tell the difference between the new and RestoredO2.