NEW YORK (October 31, 2017)—The Medicare Rights Center, a national nonprofit consumer service organization that is the largest and most reliable source of independent Medicare information and assistance in the U.S., has been named a “CFP Board CE Quality Partner” after successfully meeting criteria established by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. (CFP Board).

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (October 31, 2017)—Option Care Enterprises, Inc., the nation’s largest independent provider of home and alternate treatment site infusion services, has partnered with The ALS Association to offer education, support and enhance the quality of life for idividuals affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (October 31, 2017)—With more seniors wanting to age in place longer and the desire to keep patients in the lowest cost care settings, many providers are looking to diversify their care offerings to better meet the evolving needs of patients, partners and staff across the long-term and post-acute care market.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 31, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced its Med‐Aire Melody Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System today.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (October 30, 2017)—Netsmart and Cantex Continuing Care Network today announced a new strategic partnership to deploy an innovative “smart referral” management solution. The new solution connects post-acute organizations to referring sources electronically, and streamlines and facilitates the organization’s acceptance or rejection process. Netsmart is the largest post-acute healthcare technology provider.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (October 30, 2017)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) staff and Board of Directors showcased an expanded new office location to business partners and honored guests at a celebratory open house on October 6, 2017. Attendees travelled from across the United States for special dedications honoring BOC founder, Dr. Donald O. Fedder, PH, MPH, BSP, FAPhA; BOC leader, James “Jim” Newberry Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD; and BOC staff member Debbie Stem Smith.

WATERFORD, Mich. (October 30, 2017)—Medical Main Street has doubled the size of its medical device directory to help global manufacturers find suppliers in Oakland County and Michigan.

The 50-page Michigan Medical Device Manufacturers Directory will be distributed to attendees at the Medical Main Street annual meeting and networking event November 3 at Oakland Community College’s Highland Lake Campus student center.

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