SAN DIEGO (November 15, 2019)—For COPD Awareness Month, ResMed has published an online repository containing educational materials on the condition for patients and health care professionals.
Reviewing best practices & opportunities before Jan. 1
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 14, 2019)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and CellTrak, a provider of mobile point-of-care communication and compliance, announced a joint scholarship program for direct care workers. In the current context of health human resource shortage and in particular shortage of homecare aides across the country, this scholarship will support the recipients in their career journey.
Wound care technology brings benefits for HME providers & patients
PITTSBURGH and NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 14, 2019)—Highmark Health, a national health and wellness organization, announced that it is working with Contessa to improve individuals' health care experiences through a joint venture designed to enable consumers to receive hospital-quality care in the comfort and convenience of their homes.
4 key takeaways from a recent study from AdvocateAurora Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 13, 2019)—On Nov.6, 2019 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held an Open Door Forum (ODF) for home health, hospice and durable medical equipment (DME) providers. During the ODF, CMS provided the following updates for home health and hospice. Key topics include Review Choice Demonstration, PDGM billing, Transition to IQUIES, the CY2020 Home Health Final Rule, quality reporting for both home health and hospice, and more.
SAN DIEGO (November 13, 2019)—ResMed announced an upgraded AirView for Respiratory program that includes management by exception, providing HMEs and physicians with quicker access to essential respiratory patient data and allowing them to provide better quality care.
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (November 13, 2019)—Ōmcare, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anser Innovation, announced today that it will partner with Ecumen, a leading provider of housing and care resources for older adults, and Thrifty White Pharmacy, a Midwest-based pharmacy chain of retail, long-term care and telepharmacy locations, to evaluate the ability of the Ōmcare Telemed System to improve medication adherence, reduce costs and assist caregivers.