Anticipated savings and benefits to consumers may not result.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (December 4, 2017)—In a statement, National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey, Pharmacist, MBA, says the announced merger of CVS Health and Aetna may not create its purported cost savings, and that there may be detrimental effects on consumers and community pharmacy providers:
Don't get caught in changing industry standards.
—Via NAHC, WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 4, 2017)—Growth in the private duty homecare industry industry has led to calls for more oversight and regulation and more states are considering legislation to make accreditation for private duty homecare agencies mandatory.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (December 4, 2017)—Bob Gilligan, former CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, joined Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare as the new CEO today.
Harvey Diamond has assumed the role of Vice Chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. In his new role, Diamond will serve as a senior advisor to the company and as a voice to customers, vendors and investors. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
LAS VEGAS (December 4, 2017)—SmartSaver registration rates (the most inexpensive you can get) for Medtrade Spring are officially in effect. SmartSaver rates are considerably lower than later and/or day-of-show rates. The last day to take advantage of SmartSaver rates is December 10, 2017. The spring version of the nation’s premiere HME trade show is scheduled for March 27–29, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
TUSCAN, Ariz. (December 1, 2017)—Health care M+A advisory firm VERTESS continues its strategic growth with the addition of Eric Hymes, a respected Durable Medical Equipment (DME) executive, as a managing director.
PHILADELPHIA (November 30, 2017)—The TENA brand’s premium absorbent product portfolio, made by Essity (formerly SCA), features new enhancements to promote skin health. TENA Premium Briefs, Protective Underwear and Heavy Pad incontinence products will now feature TENA ConfioAir 100 percent breathable technology, which allows excess moisture to evaporate, to help maintain skin’s natural moisture balance and improve comfort for wearers.
Public hearing scheduled to discuss concerns.
Via HOMES, NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (November 30, 2017)—Late afternoon on November 22, MassHealth published proposed regulation and rate changes and scheduled a public hearing for December 13 at 1 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy, Mass. The proposed effective date of the regulations is February 23, 2018.
