LOS ANGELES, California—The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
IRVING, Texas—PioneerRx, RedSail Technologies' provider of pharmacy management software, announced a new integration with Lansworth Pharma SelfServe, the distributor of Pharmaself24, a premier automated prescription pickup solution.
WASHINGTON—LeadingAge president and CEO Katie Smith Sloan pushed back on criticism that opposition to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) minimum staffing standards final rule has “no justifiable rationale” and allegations that greed is the basis of efforts to halt the rule’s implementation.
DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology innovator for healthcare at home, and Security Compliance Associates (SCA), a provider of comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, have partnered to offer Axxess clients tailored, cost-effective cybersecurity services.
NASHVILLE—United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary genetic tests, durable medical equipment, and medications that were procured through kickbacks used to obtain doctors’ orders and patient information.
The following individuals have been charged in the Middle District of Tennessee:
IRVING, Texas—PioneerRx, a RedSail Technologies Company and pharmacy software provider, announced its latest integration with VOXO, a provider of business phone systems. This partnership aims to bring simplicity and efficiency to pharmacies by combining PioneerRx's innovative pharmacy software with VOXO's advanced interactive voice response (IVR).
A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.
DALLAS—Axxess, a global technology provider for health care at home, and SimiTree, a revenue cycle, coding, professional services and talent management resource for post-acute and behavioral health organizations, announced the launch of two new products designed to provide Axxess’ home health and hospice clients with even more valuable insights to strategically plan and drive growth.
DALLAS—AccentCare (the company), a provider of post-acute health care, announced the appointment of Chris Mayne as president of Home Health.
NEW YORK—Parachute Health, the platform empowering simple durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) ordering, announced the launch of its groundbreaking collaboration with two of the largest health care companies to revolutionize DME e-prescribing and now prior authorization while reducing costs for health plans, DME providers and clinicians.
ROSEVILLE, California—The summer travel season has arrived, and the caregivers at Always Best Care Senior Services are sharing tips to help seniors and their families plan an enjoyable, memorable trip for everyone. Experts with the in-home senior care franchise system in the United States know that traveling with aging loved ones can require special considerations.
TWINSBURG, Ohio—Edgepark announced it is the first to launch a nationally available ostomy storefront through Parachute Health, a provider of ePrescribing software for durable medical equipment (DME). Through this new storefront, Edgepark can now receive digital prescription orders directly from health care providers for patients' ostomy supplies through Parachute Health.
IRVING, Texas—PioneerRx, RedSail Technologies' provider of pharmacy management software, announced a new integration with Medzoomer, a prescription delivery service. This collaboration enables PioneerRx pharmacies to offer seamless, efficient and secure delivery of medications to patients' doors.
TROY, Michigan—ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, announced the launch of DementiaWise 2.0. This expanded program builds upon the foundation of its original proprietary program, DementiaWise, an occupation-based, team-centered training program designed to help elevate the standard of dementia care.
AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a provider of health care management solutions, announced the addition of Kyle Neese as senior account executive. With more than eight years of experience in the respiratory care industry, Neese brings expertise and a passion for fostering client partnerships to his new role.
NEW YORK—Special Touch Home Care (STHC or the company), a provider of homecare services since 1984, has launched its new website (cdpas.com) dedicated to consumer directed personal assistance ser
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois—Touching Hearts At Home is hosting an educational speaker session featuring registered dietitian Sofia Szanto on Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. CT at the Empty Corner in Arlington Heights. The session will focus on "Nutrition Nexus Objectives," aimed at empowering seniors and their caregivers with essential knowledge on maintaining a healthy diet.
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule in April, imposing minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC), which provide care to nearly
PHOENIX, Arizona—StateServ, a provider of benefit management solutions for durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmaceuticals for the post-acute care market, announced it has rebranded to Dragonfly Health (the company). The new identity marks an inflection point for the company, as it combines DME and pharmacy offerings, enabling a scalable, holistic care-at-home service platform driven by advanced technology and robust analytics.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—As temperatures rise, the need for proper summer safety and health precautions becomes critical, especially for seniors. Executive Home Care, part of the Evive Brands family and a provider of in-home care services, emphasizes the importance of ensuring that elderly individuals enjoy the summer safely and healthfully.
MADISON, Wisconsin—EnsoData and Parachute Health announce a partnership to expedite care for newly diagnosed sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by simplifying the sleep care workflow from diagnostics through therapy prescription ordering.
