WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2016)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed changes for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs in 2017 that will, if finalized, provide stable and fair payments to plans, and makes unprecedented improvements to the program for plans that provide high quality care to the most vulnerable enrollees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2016)—As part of our efforts to improve care delivery, data sharing, and transparency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing two public data sets regarding the availability and use of services provided to Medicare beneficiaries by ground ambulance suppliers and home health agencies, as well as a list of Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) providers and suppliers currently approved to bill Medicare.
A Q&A with 3B Medical's Angela Giudice
KANSAS CITY, Kan., (February 23, 2016)—Therafirm, a manufacturer known for making high quality gradient compression socks and hosiery, is releasing an addition to its new brand, EASE by Therafirm, which already features an opaque line and microfiber line of easy-to-put-on compression hosiery.
KANSAS CITY, KA (February 23, 2016)—Therafirm, a manufacturer known for making high quality compression socks and hosiery, released an addition to its new brand, TheraSport, which already features gradient compression athletic performance and recovery socks. New addition, TheraSport Athletic Leg Sleeves round out a line known for being engineered to improve circulation and provide more energy for greater endurance, enhanced performance and a speedy recovery.
OVERLAND PARK, KAN., (February 23, 2016)—Breathe, LLC has announced that it's oximetry software platform now supports the Contec (VPOD Ultra) pulse oximeter. This new software enhancement allows DME Providers to have more options when it comes to choosing their IDTF.
LENEXA, KAN., (February 24, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute healthcare software, and Rock-Pond Solutions, Mediware’s exclusive business intelligence partner, announce the release of custom business intelligence reporting to current Fastrack customers.
BOSTON (February 23, 2016)—Senior housing occupancy is at its highest level since 2007, and 2015 was a record year for sales and institutional transactions, according to the recently released CBRE Senior Housing Investor Survey & Market Outlook.
ALGONA, WASH., (February 23, 2016)—EZ-ACCESS, a division of Homecare Products, Inc., announced today the addition of Cy Corgan to its Sales Leadership Team.
Corgan joins EZ-ACCESS as national sales manager where he will direct the sales team and develop and strengthen relationships with accessibility dealers in the Home Health Care market, a market he’s served for more than 25 years.