SAN DIEGO (August 27, 2018)—ResMed, a provider of in cloud-connected respiratory care devices, announced upgrades to its Astral life support ventilators, including optional AutoEPAP in iVAPS for U.S. patients, a high-demand therapy option.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 23, 2018)—AAHomecare’s Medical Supplies Council is conducting a survey to evaluate the impact of sole source contracts on beneficiary access to care. Beneficiaries and case managers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas are invited to take a brief survey to share their experiences.
HARTFORD, Conn. (August 23, 2018)—CareCentrix announced that Leslie V. Norwalk has been elected to CareCentrix's board of directors. With health care experience spanning more than two decades, Norwalk will provide direction to help ensure CareCentrix's continued growth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 23, 2018)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded $8.6 million in funding to 30 states and the District of Columbia to provide state insurance regulators with the opportunity to enhance states’ ability to strengthen their respective health insurance markets through innovative measures that support market reforms and consumer protections under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 22, 2018)—VGM Group announced it has expanded the footprint of its fulfillment division with the opening of a resupply distribution center in Nashville, Tennessee.
The 40,000 square-foot warehouse is virtually a turnkey operation and is staffed with 22 existing employees that are familiar with CPAP resupply.
ST. LOUIS (August 22, 2018)—Intalere announced in June a new Hospice and Palliative Care Consulting Solution and Program to assist health care organizations in developing specific programs to significantly lower patient care costs while improving quality of life.
OLD FORGE, Penn. (August 22, 2018)—Golden Technologies announced its video introducing the MaxiComfort power recliner with Twilight positioning has been named a bronze winner in the 39th Annual Telly Awards. The launch video was honored in both the General/Home Furnishings category and the category of Craft-Directing for a Promotional Video.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 21, 2018)—HomeCare Magazine, the leading business magazine for home medical equipment and home health professionals, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with PointClickCare.
BALL GROUND, Ga. (August 21, 2018)—CAIRE Inc., manufacturers of oxygen therapy devices including the AirSep, SeQual and HELiOS brands, announced the official debut of the new portable oxygen concentrator, the FreeStyle Comfort, at their global manufacturing headquarters and respiratory Center of Excellence in Georgia this week.
