BOSTON (June 30, 2016)—Software firm Orbita, Inc., announced its partnership with Awrel, which recently unveiled a HIPAA-compliant mobile and web-based messaging application for quick, easy and secure communication and collaboration in the dental industry.

—via AAHomecare

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2016)—We’re just two days away from the second phase of bidding-derived cuts for rural and non-bid area suppliers. With the House currently out of session, there’s no chance of action before July 1.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2016)—CMS announced Monday proposed changes to the Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2017 that would foster greater efficiency, flexibility, payment accuracy and improved quality. Approximately 3.4 million beneficiaries received home health services from approximately 11,400 home health agencies, costing Medicare approximately $17.8 billion in 2015.

ATLANTA (June 29, 2016)—The 2016 VGM Retail Science Roadshow rolls on with stops in Louisville, Kentucky (July 19) and Dallas (September 13)—with the final eight-hour show set for Medtrade in Atlanta.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2016)—On June 24, CMS issued a proposed rule that would update payment policies and rates under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2017. This rule also proposes new quality measures to improve the quality of care by dialysis facilities treating patients with end-stage renal disease.

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 28, 2016)—The international rehabilitation and care sector will meet again this year at REHACARE International 2016, Trade Fair with Congress & Forums, September 28–October 1 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event is sold out, and 950 exhibitors from 34 countries will present innovative products and services for self-determined living for people with disabilities or requiring care as well as seniors.