BOSTON (May 18, 2016)—Awrel, a Boston-based start-up, today announced that the first-ever HIPAA-compliant texting application for quick, easy and secure dental communication and collaboration is available from the App Store for iPhone users and from the Google Play Store for Android users. Developed by dental professionals for use across the dental industry, the solution helps save time and money by streamlining workflow.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2016)—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) today cautioned that data released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) do not fully reflect the true impact of Medicare cuts recently imposed on Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS), including home-based respiratory therapies.
DENVER, Colo. (May 18, 2016)—Representatives of BridgeHealth Medical, Inc. (BridgeHealth) announced a new executive management team to lead the company as it continues to grow and expand its operations and services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2016)—Starting in 2011, section 1834(a)(1)(F) of the Social Security Act (the Act) required CMS to use competitive bidding to set payment amounts for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) for certain areas in the country.
ATLANTA (May 18, 2016)—The nation’s premiere HME-focused trade show is more than five months away, but it’s not too early to mark calendars for the October 31–November 3, 2016, show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Members of the educational advisory board (EAB) have been reviewing Medtrade Spring feedback in an effort to make the 2016 Medtrade the best ever.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 18, 2016)—Mark your calendars for these presentations from Philips Respironics at VGM Heartland 2016!
“Ways to Connect and Market to Your Patients,” by Sherry Huggins will take place Wednesday, June 15 from 8:15–9:45 a.m. Huggins's presentation will teach you how to set yourself apart from the competition by developing and executing an effective marketing plan.
LANDOVER, MD. (May 18, 2016)—This spring allergy season marks the 10th anniversary of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) asthma & allergy friendly Certification Program. Over 60 million Americans living with asthma and allergies have learned to trust consumer products and services that have earned the asthma & allergy friendly Certification Mark.
BETHESDA, Md. (May 17, 2016)—Capital One announced today that it served as administrative agent and lead bookrunner for a $65 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of National Home Health Care Corporation by Blue Wolf Capital.