PHOENIX (January 24, 2019)—In just two decades, enrollment in hospice care has increased more than seven times from 210,000 to more than 1.5 million. To honor the countless professionals caring for those in hospice, Science Care has announced 10 Hospice Heroes, recognizing their commitment to the critical and exhausting vocation. The following 10 hospice professionals were selected by Science Care for upholding the highest standards while looking after the terminally ill:

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (January 24, 2019)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) announced its president and CEO Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, was recently appointed to serve on the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission. The CAE Commission is the governing body for the CAE and is an independent certifying body of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

TOPEKA, Kan. (January 24, 2019)—The Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment has proposed cutting rates for most HME items to just 65 percent of the Medicare non-rural fee schedule, effective retroactively to Jan. 1, 2019.

DETROIT (January 24, 2019)—ComForCare Health Care Holdings, LLC CEO Steve Greenbaum announced the creation of Best Life Brands, LLC (Best Life Brands) for the purpose of uniting ComForCare and At Your Side, franchised providers of homecare, CarePatrol, a franchised senior placement organization, and future acquisitions under one multi-branded service organization.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 24, 2019)—While the budget impasse and government shutdown continue to dominate the headlines, AAHomecare continues engagement with industry champions on Capitol Hill and staffers on House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over Medicare and health care-related issues. 

FRESNO, Calif. (January 23, 2019)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of the new QUICKIE Q700 M SEDEO PRO, a configurable and easily adjustable mid-wheel drive power wheelchair. For moderate to complex clinical needs, the SEDEO PRO combines a highly adjustable seat frame with a broad choice of support and positioning options.

LAS VEGAS (January 22, 2019)—Medtrade organizers reintroduced courses for continuing education units (CEUs) last year in Atlanta, and it was a popular decision. Thanks to the educational team at Quantum Rehab/Pride Mobility Products Corp, attendees at this year’s Medtrade Spring 2019 may again choose:

DALLAS (January 21, 2019)—John Olajide, founder and CEO of Axxess, a home health care technology company, has been selected by the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors as the organization’s chair for 2020.

AMSTERDAM (January 17, 2019)—Royal Philips, a provider of health technology, announced the company has sold its 10 millionth DreamWear CPAP mask and interchangeable cushion. As part of the Dream Family, DreamWear is a mask frame that accommodates multiple cushions, places the hose on top of the head and is designed to prevent red marks, discomfort and irritation on the nose bridge.