WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2019)—Efforts to protect access to manual complex rehab technology (CRT) wheelchairs and accessories took another step forward today as the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee approved HR 2328, the "Reauthorizing and Extending America's Community Health Act'' (REACH Act). The bill includes similar language to HR 2293, legislation that AAHomecare and other mobility stakeholders have been supporting since its introduction in April.

DAVISON, Mich. (July 10, 2019)—Universal Software Solutions, Inc. (Universal), invites providers of post-acute health care services, like home medical equipment, home infusion therapy, audiology, optometry and even veterinary, to visit their new website for StowPoint, stowpoint.com.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 9, 2019)—With the window for Round 2021 of competitive bidding opening next week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released additional guidance on Tuesday, including a user guide and a list of frequently asked questions.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 9, 2019)—More than 80% of Medicare-reimbursed hospice agencies were cited with a deficiency between 2012 and 2016, according to a new report issued by the U.S. Office of Health and Human Services (HHS); in 2016, 300--or 18% of all hospices in the country--had serious problems or complaints.

ELYRIA, Ohio (July 9, 2019)—Invacare Corporation (Invacare) is pleased to provide an update on its enhanced transformation and growth plan in three key areas: commercial effectiveness, product innovation, and simplifying business and an optimizing cost.

Commercial Effectiveness

Invacare announced changes to its North America sales organization, effective immediately.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Penn. (July 9, 2019)—AdaptHealth, which claims to be third largest distributor of home medical equipment (HME) in the United States, announced that it will combine operations with DFB Healthcare Acquisitions Corp. (DFB), a publicly traded company.