ATLANTA (September 16, 2016)—Early registration for Medtrade, the nation’s premiere HME trade show, ends at midnight September 24. The show will once again be held in its familiar home at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, from October 31 through November 3.
ATLANTA (September 15, 2016)—Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) is supporting disaster relief efforts in Louisiana, working with its local contacts (particularly in Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes, two of the worst-hit areas) to contribute funding, equipment and other supplies.
COPPELL, Texas (September 15, 2016)—Universal Power Group, a supplier of sealed lead-acid AGM and gel batteries and chargers, has brought on board Bret Tracy as director of business development. Tracy is an industry veteran, having recently launched Vita Mobility Werks, a start-up scooter importer specializing in niche markets. Prior to VMW, Tracy served on the management teams of MK Battery and Pride Mobility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2016)—The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) announced that it has accredited the specialty pharmacy practice model of KloudScript, Inc., a community-led specialty pharmacy care network, in partnership with one of its community pharmacy members, Doc’s Pharmacy. The announcement marks the first time a specialty-at-retail service provider and pharmacy provider have jointly received this industry-leading accreditation.
MILWAUKEE (September 15, 2016)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled a special edition HelpForce Live! webinar for September 19 at 3 p.m. EDT. The webinar, titled “How to Beat Competitive Bidding: Harnessing the Power of ROBO Shoppers,” will help providers increase cash sales by learning more about the habits of shoppers who research products online and come in store to buy.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 15, 2016)—Briggs Healthcare, a post-acute documentation and regulatory solutions company, announced the availability of their latest e-products application, which offers Briggs documentation products in a plug-and-play solution. The form APIs are available for long-term care, homecare, assisted living and hospice, and include Briggs forms in HTML and advanced PDF electronic designs.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 15, 2016)—Contour Products expands its webinar offerings with its first webinar specifically for respiratory therapists, sleep technicians and other professionals involved in CPAP therapy. “CPAPMax Strategies for Comfort & Compliance” is a 30-minute interactive training session that demonstrates the ways an advanced CPAP pillow can address the diverse needs of a variety of patients.
NEW YORK (September 15, 2016)—Hometeam, a new approach to homecare that brings more independence, joy and vibrancy to older adults—and peace of mind to families—announced that it has partnered with Fox Rehabilitation, a professional private practice of full-time physical, occupational and speech therapists in ten states on the East Coast.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (September 15, 2016)—3B Medical announced the introduction of the Rio Nasal Pillow Mask, the newest mask in 3B's lineup of premium soft, comfortable and lightweight interfaces. The Rio stands apart from other masks weighing in at only 2.6 ounces, headgear included, making it the lightest mask on the market. One-piece cushion construction makes it ideally suited for resupply with simple cushion replacement.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (September 15, 2016)—Four United States Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to boost transparency in Medicare Part D drug spending and to prohibit retroactive “DIR fees” in response to concerns raised by National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) members and staff.