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December 21, 2015

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CRT Accessories Legislation Passes Both Senate and House
Under a rare procedure to get a bill quickly considered by Congress, the Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act was passed by both the Senate and House today.

HomeCare  Editors’ Top 5: Week of December 21
Five can’t-miss stories from the major news outlets

Year-End Omnibus Bill Will Not Include PACT Act or CRT Legislation
AAHomecare confirmed that HME legislative priorities will not be a part of Omnibus spending legislation package that Congress will consider.

Omnibus Spending Bill Adopts Medicaid Rate Cuts
State Medicaid agencies will be required to match Medicare fee schedule reimbursement rates (including single payment amounts in applicable areas) beginning January 1, 2019.

How CMS is Helping Patients Choose the Best Providers
CMS has expanded the data on its Physician and Hospital Compare sites to help consumers make informed decisions about their health care.

Point of Rental Software Launches Toys for Tots Social Media Campaign
Point of Rental Software joins the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in its Toys for Tots campaign, pledging to donate $5 for every social media share.

New Support Features on HealthCare.gov
CMS announced that new consumer decision support features piloted earlier this enrollment season will now be fully deployed to all visitors.
 

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Industry News: Impact of High Deductible Plans on Your Cash Flow

With many Americans choosing high deductible insurance plans, healthcare businesses will see big impacts. As the year begins, patients will be responsible for a larger portion of their healthcare costs, straining medical providers who will need to collect payments. Small businesses will need to stockpile working capital to manage through this difficult period. Click here for the full article.

Industry Update

naviHealth Acquires RightCare Solutions

Mediware and Prometheus Group Extend Partnership

Point of Rental Announces Brand Makeover

Aqua Creek Premiers New Spa Lifts

DETECTO Releases New Clinical Scale

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