WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2017)—CMS released proposed 2018 changes to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and related kidney/renal disease regulations.
WATERLOO, Iowa (June 29, 2017)—VGM Fulfillment and Brightree have partnered to synchronize technologies that electronically exchange patient order information for CPAP resupply.
The integration of technologies allows Brightree customers to automate the ordering process, enabling direct-to-patient shipping from VGM Fulfillment’s warehouse.
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (June 29, 2017)—Podimetrics, Inc., a medtech and services company focused on the early detection and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), announced today the publication of a landmark study in the July issue of Diabetes Care. Results demonstrate that the Podimetrics SmartMat detected as many as 97 percent of developing nontraumatic plantar foot ulcers on average five weeks before they presented clinically.
ATLANTA (June 29, 2017)—Brightree customers have two compelling reasons to make a trip to Atlanta this October—the Brightree Summit and Medtrade. Atlanta-based software stalwart Brightree will again host its Brightree Summit on day one (October 23) of Medtrade. The event takes place at the Omni Hotel, which is connected to Medtrade’s home at the Georgia World Congress Center.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (June 29, 2017)—Nashville Medical News has selected Corina K. Tracy, chief operating officer of Compassus, for its Class of 2017 Women to Watch, recognizing 10 of the top female health care leaders in the Nashville region.
“Corina is exceptional by any standard, but it is a particularly significant professional tribute to be paid to her here in Nashville, which is recognized as the nation’s health care services capital,” said Compassus CEO Jim Deal.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (June 28, 2017)—J M Smith Corporation has named Saul Factor, RPh, as the new president of QS/1, effective July 1, 2017. Factor, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership in all areas of pharmacy, was selected in an international search after current president Tammy Devine announced her decision to retire after 35 years with the company earlier this year.
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (June 28, 2017)—Home Care Medical, Inc. one of Wisconsin’s largest and most respected providers of home medical equipment, respiratory care and rehab technology has received reaccreditation from the Joint Commission.