SAN DIEGO, Calif. & WAYNE, Penn. (March 25, 2021)—Mitchell | Genex |Coventry, a provider of cost-containment technology, provider networks, clinical services, pharmacy benefit management and disability management, announced the launch of the organization’s new specialty networks business, Apricus. The business will combine the best of what has been historically known as DMEplus and Priority Care Solutions.
LOS ANGELES (March 25, 2021)—The Wound Pros announced that Michael MacDonald would be joining its team as vice president of sales and marketing for eastern U.S. MacDonald brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and training as well as operations experience in many areas of healthcare with a passion for aligning teams to transform business.
INDIANAPOLIS (March 25, 2021)—Anthem, Inc announced that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire myNEXUS, Inc., a comprehensive home-based nursing management company for payers. myNEXUS delivers integrated clinical support services for approximately 1.7 million Medicare Advantage members across 20 states.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2021)—As previously reported, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a new DMEPOS fee schedule for oxygen that reflects a long-sought fix for outdated budget neutrality provisions that was finally secured in December 2020 COVID-19 relief legislation. The updated rates, which go into effect on Apr.
CHICAGO (March 25, 2021)—The Alzheimer's Association has launched a new training program with certification exam aimed at educating care professionals in long-term and community-based care settings—including in-home care—on current evidence-based, person-centered practices to care for people living with dementia.
SAN FRANCISCO (March 25, 2021)—Better Health, the next-generation medical supplier offering a seamless e-commerce experience and white-glove service to 80 million Americans with chronic conditions, has announced its official launch with the close of a $3.5 million seed round and national contracts with leading health insurers, including Oscar Health and Humana.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 23, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Change Request (CR) 12085—Correction to Period Sequence Edits on Home Health Claims.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, has acquired The Albany Lift Company in Albany, New York. The acquisition expands NSM’s accessibility services throughout upstate New York, western Massachusetts and southern Vermont.
By Greg Thompson
PHOENIX (March 23, 2021)—For Medtrade West prospective attendees who routinely use SmartSaver rates (lowest available rates), know that they are coming soon—early April to be exact. As a reminder, Medtrade West convenes this year from July 12-14, 2021 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Yes, it gets hot in July, but those who enter the Phoenix Convention Center are known to sigh in relief because the air conditioning is robust.
Making the decision to go into business for yourself can be daunting. There’s any number of regulations and requirements to meet before you open the doors. Joining a franchise business model may help ease that transition—but first you need access to capital.