WASHINGTON—In the aftermath of the former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter’s passing, Tom Koutsoumpas, CEO of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the national voice for nonprofit advanced illness, hospice, and palliative care providers, released the following statement on Mrs. Carter’s passing:
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NIAGARA FALLS, On. (November 3, 2022)—At the AlayaCare Better Outcomes user conference last week, CEO Adrian Schauer declared war on repetitive tasks for the home health industry.
ST. LOUIS (October 25, 2022)—As the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) Annual Convention and Expo concluded today in St. Louis, Missouri, one issue loomed over the attendees: What will happen with the federal government's home health final payment rule, which must be released no later than Nov. 2?
BOSTON, (October 21, 2022)—Caring for patients with monkeypox requires training at scale for caregivers to help limit the spread of the virus. As part of its commitment to provide accessible, accurate health care information, care enablement platform CareAcademy has released a free online resource that educates direct care workers on the monkeypox virus to better care for themselves and their clients during this public health emergency.
CHICAGO (September 30, 2022)—Relias, trusted partner to more than 11,000 health care organizations and 4.5 million caregivers, and Hucu.ai, a patient-centered secure messaging platform, are now partnering to better serve their health care customers.
DALLAS (September 27, 2022)—The much-anticipated Medtrade 2023 is on the calendar for March 28-30 in Dallas, Texas.
In collaboration with the Educational Advisory Board (EAB), the official call for speakers is in effect-complete with a relatively new format for educational programs covering a wide range of topics.
Elements of the new format:
DALLAS (August 25, 2022)—Care-at-home technology provider Axxess announced a unique opportunity for professionals to reimagine and prepare for the future through the first-ever Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience, known as AGILE, which will be held April 17-19, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (August 23, 2022)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) will hold its first-ever home and specialty infusion payer summit Nov. 2 in Dallas, Texas. NHIA’s goal is to provide education and discuss industry trends to help commercial health insurance plans better leverage home infusion to lower the total cost of care.
ATLANTA (July 26, 2022)—If you missed SmartSaver rates for Medtrade East registration, Early Rates are now in effect and offer low prices for the nation’s largest home medical equipment-focused trade show. Unlike in past years, conference passes automatically include access to Ask the Experts. Early Rates are good through Aug. 12.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. & WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022)—The call for nominations is officially open for the annual CellTrak Home Care Aide Scholarship, benefiting aides across the country with scholarships to continue their educational efforts and further their home-based care careers. This year, the scholarship amounts have been doubled, increasing from $500 to $1,000 for 15 deserving aides.
SAN FRANCISCO (June 30, 2022)—Eighteen participants from the GetSetUp Startup Accelerator, which focused on entrepreneurs age 55 and over, pitched their business ideas after 12 weeks of dedicated business development classes in the hopes of winning up to $10,000 in funding to help their business grow. The pitches took place during Demo Days, June 14-16.
ATLANTA (June 23, 2022)—Registration is open for Medtrade East, scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. SmartSaver rates are now in effect and are the absolute lowest rates available ($125 for a Conference Pass and $30 for an Expo Pass). A Conference Pass includes full access to the Expo floor. SmartSaver rates are in effect through July 1.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 31, 2022)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has launched NSM Momentum Academy, a series of events designed to educate clinical partners, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care providers about best practices in mobility solutions and complex rehab technology (CRT).
In the 1980s, people kept finding medical waste washed up on beaches. And while finding a broken bottle with a bare foot is unpleasant, finding a used needle could prove deadly if the user had a bloodborne illness.
ATLANTA (May 5, 2022)—It’s only been a few weeks since Medtrade West wrapped at the Phoenix Convention Center, and show organizers are now putting their full attention on Medtrade East, scheduled for Oct. 24-26, 2022, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 13, 2022)—Attendees may think they’ve seen everything Heartland Conference has to offer, but this year’s conference will feature a baby kangaroo!
ST. LOUIS (April 6, 2022)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is now accepting proposals to present new education at the 2020 Home Care and Hospice Conference & Expo in America's Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct.23-25, 2022.
The deadline for submissions is April 18, 2022.
ATLANTA (February 22, 2022)—Medtrade East is scheduled for October 24-26, 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center and the educational advisory board (EAB) is officially looking for speakers. The nation’s largest home medical equipment-focused trade show will feature familiar faces, but there is room for new blood.
WATERLOO, Iowa (February 21, 2022)—Registration for VGM’s 21st anniversary Heartland Conference is now open. The educational event will be held in person June 13-15 in Waterloo, Iowa.
LAS VEGAS (February 16, 2022)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) are announcing a call for speakers to the 2022 Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 24-26, 2022.