ALGONA, WASH.(November 30, 2015)—EZ-ACCESS has introduced a new portable ramp to its SUITCASE line that offers wheelchair and scooter users a premier ramp designed for a lifetime of accessibility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 24, 2015)—On November 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of the 2016 Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule amounts.
Pfizer and Allergan Merge to Create World’s Largest Drug Maker
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Allergan announced a $160 billion merger on Monday that would create the world’s largest drug company. (Ed Silverman/Stat News)
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CINCINNATI, Ohio (November 23, 2015)—FirstLight HomeCare, provider of quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care for adults, has announced that it has hired Larry France as the director of franchise development to help meet the growing demand for services in the senior care industry.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (November 23, 2016)—Falls in the home are one of the most common causes of injury for elderly adults living on their own. One out of every three people over age 65 falls each year and 40 percent of those admitted to a nursing home due to a fall never return to living independently.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 19, 2015)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report today showing that consumers have received more than $2.4 billion premium rebates since 2011 because the Affordable Care Act requires that health insurance companies spend at least 80 percent of premium dollars on health care. For 2014 alone, over 5.5 million consumers received nearly $470 million in rebates, for an average of $129 per family.
ATLANTA (November 23, 2015)—The Best Booth Award at last month’s Medtrade in Altanta went to Mediware Information Systems. Kolby Wegener, marketing specialist, Mediware Home Care Solutions Division, explained that the company “wanted to go with a new booth design concept this year to incorporate our new Mediware branding, our new CareTend product, and our forward thinking vision.”
Industry experts tell us what their companies are doing to improve and prepare for the future
ATLANTA (November 19, 2015)—The Providers Choice Gold Award, sponsored by HomeCare magazine and awarded at last month’s Medtrade in Atlanta, went to Urifunnel, a company founded by parents of a special needs son. The product is designed as a cost effective option to enhance bathroom sanitation and safety.