SAN FRANCISCO (May 30, 2018)—ClearCare, a technology platform for homecare agencies, announced the nationwide availability of a new technology to seamlessly connect these agencies with insurance companies and hospitals.
LAS VEGAS (May 29, 2018)—Naturally Able, a new website for people with disabilities, aims to provide free resources and news to help their readers lead healthier lives. The website, naturallyable.com, also offers a free magazine via email subscription and an online discussion group.
Acquisition strengthens home health billing offerings.
SAN DIEGO (May 29, 2018)—ResMed a provider of connected health care solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held HEALTHCAREfirst, a provider of software solutions and services for home health and hospice agencies.
Report does not adequately assess beneficiary access issues, CQRC says.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2018)—The Council on Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) today warned a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)—Round 2 Competitive Bidding for Oxygen: Continued Access For Vast Majority of Beneficiaries—underestimates the negative impact the Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medicare Equipment (DME) continues to have on beneficiary access to home respiratory supplies and services.
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Providers speak up during Washington Legislative Conference
Providers shared their thoughts during AAHomecare's Wednesday luncheon.
By Liz Carey
Recent report recommends extending and renewing current programs.
By Kristin Easterling
(May 24, 2018)—Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a study on Medicare prior authorization requirements. The requirements began in seven states for certain power mobility devices such as power wheelchairs in 2012. The categories later expanded to include DME, home health and others.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (May 24,2018)—Merits Health Products announced it has signed a contract with Numotion to become the preferred provider for Group 2 powerchairs. This contract covers the full line of Group 2 powerchairs from Merits Health Products that includes the popular Vision series of chairs and the new tilt only Vision Ultra.
CMS Provider Compliance Group provides insight during keynote speech.
Tom Ryan (left) of AAHomecare presented Doug Coleman with the Mal Mixon Award