Possible federal funding cuts jeopardize care
The webpage works to educate providers in these underserved areas.
—Via CMS, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2017)—CMS launched a new Quality Payment Program (QPP) webpage dedicated to doctors and other clinicians working in small or rural practices as well as those treating patients in underserved areas. This page provides:
Power Soccer is the only team sport in the world created exclusively for power wheelchair users.
KISSIMEE, Fla (July 10, 2017)—Team USA, the two-time World Cup Power Soccer champions, took second place yesterday in the 2017 Fédération Internationale of Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA) World Cup in Kissimee, Florida. Team USA was going for its third consecutive World Cup win. Medtrade attendees saw Team USA demonstration games in Atlanta last year.
Nine regional caregivers received the company's award for excellence.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (July 11, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced the winners of its annual Caregiver of the Year Awards. Always Best Care awarded nine of its caregivers at its Bi-Annual Franchise Conference in Miami last month. Since launching the annual program in 2013, Always Best Care has recognized its caregivers who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the care of their clients and their families.
Philips study shows 92 percent of patients are not receiving PAP therapy.
TUCSON, Ariz. (July 10, 2017)—COPD hospitalizations are at an all-time high. The 30-day readmission rate for patients ranges from 20 to 39 percent, with related health care costs at an estimated $50 billion. A recently published study, funded by Royal Philips, revealed that although positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy was associated with a reduction in hospitalization, more than 92 percent of patients studied were not receiving it in any form.
Lisa Wells is a disability advocate and marketing expert.
NEW YORK (July 10, 2017)—United Spinal Association announced the appointment of Lisa Wells, vice president of marketing at Cure Medical from Las Vegas, Nevada, as a member of its Board of Directors.
“After serving people with disabilities for nearly a decade, this is a wonderful opportunity to further the support, programs and resources available to people who use wheelchairs nationwide,” said Wells.
Rates apply for July 1 through December 31, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 7, 2017)—TRICARE is issuing its first official acknowledgements that they will reprocess claims from July 1 through December 31, 2016 to reflect adjustments to the fee schedule mandated by last December’s CURES bill.
-Via AAHomcare, WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 2017)—AAHomecare members are taking advantage of the Retail Work Group to learn new and innovative ways to infuse cash sales into their mix and diversify beyond an insurance-based model.