WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2019)—Wednesday, Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) introduced the Protecting Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment (HOME) Access Act of 2019 (HR 2771), legislation that would build upon last year’s interim final rule and ESRD/DMEPOS Final Rule. The new bill would:
Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2019)—A group of industry trade organizations is commending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for releasing detailed guidance describing how bidders’ estimated capacity will drive the final single payment amounts (SPAs) and for announcing a new bidding window for Medicare’s Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program (CBP).
DETROIT (May 16, 2019)—Best Life Brands, a multi-brand platform company uniting ComForCare, At Your Side, CarePatrol and all future acquisitions to serve individuals along the continuum of care, has announced three new hires to the executive team. Sean Kajcienski has been named as chief revenue officer and chief operating officer, Hank Gretzinger will serve as chief financial officer and Tom Parks will assume the role of vice president of franchise development.
BALTIMORE (May 15, 2019)—May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care services, has released the findings of a 1,000-person survey that highlights the need to help family caregivers manage factors that can impact mental health. With more than 65 million people across America acting as family caregivers, it is a far-reaching issue.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 15, 2019)—VGM has announced that all home medical equipment providers are now invited to its Heartland Conference, which takes place June 10-12, 2019.
Updated May 16, 2019, with quotes from United HealthCare.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 15, 2019)—Young seniors—those ages 65 to 74—are reporting better health than they were 15 years ago but are also engaging in higher rates of unhealthy behaviors, according to the United Health Foundation’s annual America’s Health Rankings Senior Report issued Wednesday.
FRESNO, Calif. (May 14, 2019)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of the new QUICKIE Q500 M SEDEO PRO, a power wheelchair in a compact design. The Q500 M is the evolution of an industry favorite, the QUICKIE Pulse. Its compact base allows for one of the smallest footprints and a tight turning radius while being extremely intuitive to drive and control.
SUNRISE, Fla. (May 14, 2019)—Interim HealthCare Inc., a national franchisor of homecare, hospice and health care staffing, announced Rakel Nussbaumer as its 2019 Nurse of the Year. Rakel works as a registered nurse for Interim HealthCare of Clovis, New Mexico, bringing comfort and care to her patients and their families. The “Interim HealthCare Nurse of the Year” is awarded annually during National Nurses Week, which begins May 6 and ends May 12, on Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
