WATERLOO, Iowa (October 8, 2018)—VGM Insurance Services has been named one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work for 2018.
The annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program recognizes employers for their performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.
LENEXA, Kan. (October 4, 2018)—WellSky, a health and community care technology company backed by TPG Capital, launched an innovative new solution, WellSky Hospice Applied Insights.
According to WellSky, Hospice Applied Insights delivers the predictive intelligence that hospices need to ensure their patients are surrounded by their family and caregivers at the appropriate time.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2018)—In June 2018, the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Health & Human Services reported that most Medicare claims for replacement positive airway pressure device supplies did not comply with Medicare requirements. A sample of 110 claims were reviewed, and 86 did not meet the requirements, totaling $13,414 in overpayments.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 3, 2018)—Representatives on both sides of the aisle introduced the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act bill that, if passed, will expand Medicare coverage to include custom breast prostheses as an option for women recovering from mastectomy surgery.
The bipartisan bill HR 6980 was co-sponsored by Representatives Rod Blum (R-IA) and Judy Chu (D-CA).
ELYRIA, Ohio (October 3, 2018)—Invacare Corporation announced the launch of a new program offering home medical equipment (HME) providers the resources, tools and support to help them succeed in the HME industry.
Whether a provider is looking to diversify their business into new channels, or fine-tune their current business model and practices, Invacare BluePrint for Success can help them take their business to the next level.
