PHOENIX, Ariz. (December 18, 2020)—Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated government restrictions and limitations on large gatherings and travel restrictions, both domestically and internationally, the Medtrade West team has made the decision to postpone its annual live, face-to-face event to July 2021. Originally slated to take place April 12-14, 2021, the new event dates are Monday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
HERZLIYA, Israel (December 18, 2020 )—Essence Group, an IoT solutions provider, announced it will showcase two advanced 5G-connected IoT devices at the upcoming CES that demonstrate the company's position at the forefront of 5G cellular connectivity, redefining security and personal safety.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 18, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the CY 2021 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule. As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS will continue to apply the CARES Act relief rates for rural and nonrural areas.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (December 17, 2020)—MatrixCare now offers fully integrated secure speech-to-text technology in its Home Health and Hospice and Palliative Care Electronic Health Records (EHR) software as a service solution, becoming the first post-acute provider to do so.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2020)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is expressing support for two measures that would improve reimbursement and respite care services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2020)—AAHomecare joined the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES) in commenting on Medicaid rate analysis commissioned by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to help guide future rate-setting efforts. The joint comments take issue with the choice of states used for comparison purposes, noting significant differences in the service areas and Medicaid program operating structures versus those in Maine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2020)—The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced it will distribute $24.5 billion from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) program to over 70,000 providers.
BOSTON (December 17, 2020)—Assured Allies announced the launch of Age Assured, a free program offered through long-term care insurance companies, designed for people who want help continuing to live independently as they age.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 16, 2020)—CareBridge, an end-to-end technology and clinical company helping states and health plans managing patients receiving home and community-based services, announced its strategic partnership with BAYADA Home Health Care. CareBridge and BAYADA will join capabilities to explore and deliver innovative health care strategies together that improve the quality of life and efficiency of care for high-risk individuals.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (December 16, 2020)—Brentwood, Tennessee-based Brookdale Senior Living is reportedly considering divesting its home health and hospice segment, PE Hub recently reported.