WESTLAKE, Ohio (June 16, 2016)—OxySafe now offers a new installation step-saving bi-directional thermal fuse to help prevent oxygen fires caused by patients smoking while receiving oxygen therapy. It provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy.
AMSTERDAM (June 16, 2016)—Philips Respironics, a business of Royal Philips, introduced the Wisp Pediatric Nasal Mask, which supports non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and is the most recent addition to the Wisp family of masks. Designed specifically for children, the Wisp Pediatric Nasal Mask features a child-friendly giraffe fabric pattern, a modified cushion curvature and support tools to help provide a positive experience for young patients and their families.
DENVER (June 15, 2016)—Philips Respironics, a division of Royal Philips, participated in this year's SLEEP 2016 event (June 11–15), highlighting its vision for the future of innovation in sleep. As part of the 30th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), Philips showcased several of its cutting-edge solutions in connected sleep and respiratory care as well as reinforced its commitment to providing innovations designed to enhance sleep.
CMS Launches Home Health Prior Authorization Requirement
Despite pushback from the home health industry and lawmakers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Wednesday it intends to move forward with a preauthorization requirement. (Kourtney Liepelt/Home Health Care News)
ATLANTA (June 9, 2016)—MedZed, a company offering next-generation house calls through a network of skilled medical professionals utilizing its proprietary telehealth technology, announced today the launch of its HouseCall 2.0 solution for individuals with multiple chronic conditions. MedZed serves the frailest and sickest 5 percent of the population who are driving half of today’s health care costs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2016)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—today expressed disappointment with the revised home health prior authorization demonstration released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2016)—When the Medicare program implements changes to how it pays for medical care or equipment, CMS monitors to make sure that any adjustments meet our goals of preserving access to care and facilitating better health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.