—Via AAHomecare—WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 15, 2017)—On account of requests from several providers to extend the deadline to enter 2nd Quarter 2017 HME Audit Key data, the survey will remain open until Friday, August 25.
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Proposed rule updates geographic areas and mandatory participation requirements.
—Via CMS—WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 15, 2017)—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule to reduce the number of mandatory geographic areas participating in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (Innovation Center) Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model from 67 to 34. In addition, CMS proposes to allow CJR participants in the 33 remaining areas to participate on a voluntary basis.
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Report says gardening and musical instruments are more beneficial to brain health than puzzle learning games.
BANGOR, Wales (August 14, 2017)—A care provider in Wales says it encourages its service users to engage in activities such as learning an instrument or gardening after a report revealed these are the best ways to stimulate the brain.
White paper will serve as tool for industry advocacy.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 14, 2017)—U.S. Rehab, a division of the VGM Group Inc., released its white paper analyzing the current state of the DMEPOS industry.
The community seeks to unite special needs family with resources and each other.
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (August 14, 2017)—Inspired by Drive, a Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare-owned brand, officially launched its new “Live Inspired” online community last week.
Many older adults do not follow up on fall prevention education after an initial fall.
BOSTON (August 10, 2017)—Adults age 65 and older who go to the emergency department (ED) for a fall-related injury are not likely to participate in a fall prevention program after being discharged, despite being given a flyer for a local program before leaving the hospital.