FRESNO, Calif. (November 19, 2019)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of the JAY Syncra Seating System, a cohesive and attractive seating system intentionally designed for tilt and recline. Available exclusively on the SEDEO PROTM seat frame, Syncra is a comprehensive seating system engineered so that the cushion and the back work in tandem to minimize movement and help avoid body displacement.
DAVISON, Mich. (November 19, 2019)—Universal Software Solutions, Inc. (Universal), announces that their solution Healthcare Data Management System (HDMS) is certified by Surescripts for E-Prescribing and Directories, allowing users to receive compound drug prescriptions and allergy information, and submit prescription change requests. The software vendor’s champion solution, HDMS, completed rigorous testing in October to achieve certification prior to the Jan.
BOSTON and SYDNEY (November 19, 2019)—Orbita, the provider of a health care conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform, announced that it is now offering OrbitaASSIST, an award-winning, voice-enabled, AI-driven bedside virtual health assistant.
WALTHAM, Mass. (November 19, 2019)—According to the United States Census Bureau, within a 20-year timeframe, baby boomers will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. By 2034, there will be approximately 77 million people over 65 years old, compared to approximately 76 million people under the age of 18.
NORTHFIELD, Ill. (November 18, 2019)—To help identify and scale new evidence-based techniques to improve clinical outcomes around wound care, Advocate Aurora Health’s Post-Acute Division is advancing customized education through a collaboration with Medline for more than 400 nurses across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Home sleep tests & providing therapy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2019)—Homecare aides received a larger wage increase than registered nurses (RN) this year, according to the 2019-2020 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, the 29th edition of the report.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2019)—AAHomecare and other home medical equipment industry leaders are looking to quickly build co-sponsor support for the recently introduced SMART Act (HR 4945) in the coming weeks to position the bill for inclusion in any potential healthcare omnibus legislation that takes shape in December or January.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 15, 2019)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) will be hosting their 2020 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 5-9, 2020.
During the conference, held at the Gaylord Rockies, more than 1,300 home and specialty infusion industry professionals will come together for the leading education and networking event for the industry.