SAN DIEGO (APRIL 6, 2016)—GreatCall Inc., a leader in connected health for active aging, is redefining independence with the introduction of its expanded connected health lineup. The all new Jitterbug Smart and Flip phones and the Lively Wearable enable older adults and family caregivers to choose health and safety solutions that fit their individual needs, allowing for easier integration into their lives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2016)—In conjunction with the President’s visit to the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule to strengthen access to mental health and substance use services for people with Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage, aligning with protections already required of private health plans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 5, 2016)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Program changes for 2017 that seek to provide stable payments to plans, and make improvements to the program for plans that provide high quality care to the most vulnerable enrollees.

WAKEFIELD, RI (April 4, 2016)—ChartWise Medical Systems, Inc. an industry leader in Computer-Assisted Clinical Documentation Improvement (CACDI) software, is pleased to announce the availability of its latest offering for ChartWise 2.0 software users—ChartWise Advisory Services. These services will give users the opportunity to ensure they optimize their CDI programs by maximizing the value they get from the ChartWise 2.0 software solution.

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BURR RIDGE, ILL. (April 1, 2016)—Health Mobius announces a partnership with global manufacturer SIGVARIS to allow health care and fitness providers, DME's and chiropractors to sell compression therapy products online.