CMS releases new guidance for electronic visit verification
By Kristin Easterling
(May 17, 2018)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance on electronic visit verification (EVV), in accordance with section 12006(b) of the Cures Act. This section requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collect and disseminate best practices for the training people who provide personal care services (PCS), home health care services (HHCS) or both, on the operation of EVV systems.
NEW YORK (May 17, 2018)—Hometeam, an in-home personal care company, announced the appointment of Randy Klein as chief executive officer. He joins the leadership team to help accelerate the company's integration into the broader health care ecosystem.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (May 16, 2018)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Bleep clearance to market its Bleep DreamPort, a light and headgear-free CPAP interface.
Bleep’s DreamPort aims to solve the major current problems with many masks in the industry: comfort, bothersome headgear, leaks, weight and size restrictions.
Ageless Innovation, LLC launches new company to focus on senior market.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 15, 2018)—A group of former Hasbro employees announced the launch of Ageless Innovation, LLC, a new company that will focus on developing fun and engaging products that stimulate and foster meaningful connections for older adults. Led by Ageless Innovation’s CEO Ted Fischer, the launch of the company is based on the asset purchase of 100 percent of the Joy for All business from Hasbro and will begin operations without business interruption.
Managing the circumstances of returning to work or a NICU baby
Effective date of August 1 give providers time to adapt.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14, 2018)—Effective August 1, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require suppliers to use KX, GA, GY and GZ modifiers on oxygen claims. The KX modifier will indicate when payment criteria is met, and the GA, GY and GZ modifiers provide more information for oxygen claims that do not meet payment criteria.
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Is Medical Necessity at Odds with Functional Independence?
In late 2015, news of wheelchair pedestrian incidents trended. What they said: Height matters. The consumer moves at a low, fixed, static height which does not line up well with today’s higher, larger vehicles.
Many drivers are in a hurry or distracted, and navigating crosswalks—to cross the street or cross the parking lot—is dangerous enough sans being seated. Now suppose a new product could make wheelchair users safer, so they can see and be seen.