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WATERLOO, Iowa (September 15, 2015)—VGM Group, Inc., has been chosen No. 1 large workplace in Iowa by the Des Moines Register.

 The ranking was based on scientific surveys of employees conducted by Workplace Dynamics. This is the third time VGM has placed in the top three workplaces, and the first time it’s been ranked No. 1.

IRVINE, Calif., (Sept. 15, 2015)—Breathe Technologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of medical technologies for patients with respiratory insufficiency and neuromuscular diseases, announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned two Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for the Company's Life2000 Ventilation System.

Kenilworth, N.J. (September 21, 2015)—Steps that can be taken to avoid falls among the elderly will be featured this month on MerckManuals.com in advance of September 23, designated Falls Prevention Awareness Day by the National Council on Aging because it’s the first day of fall in 2015.

The essay related to falls in the elderly and an accompanying editorial by the contributing author will be highlighted on the website starting on Monday, September 21.

SANDWICH, Mass. (September 15, 2015)—Cape Medical Supply is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Sheehan to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Sheehan has held the position of Executive VP of Purchasing & Inventory since joining the company in 2007. In his new role Mr. Sheehan will oversee much of the day-to-day operations of Cape Medical Supply. With revenues increasing 73% in the last three years, Mr.

On November 16, 2012 CMS issued a final rule titled “Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule, DME Face-to-Face Encounters, Elimination of the Requirement for Termination of Non-Random Prepayment Complex Medical Review and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2013”.

ATLANTA (September 17, 2015)—While the new “Caretailing” term continues to weave its way into the fabric of the industry, the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, continue to receive nominations. Providers who know of a great retail product (from a Medtrade exhibitor) should contact the manufacturer and encourage a representative to enter the competition.

Healthcare industry nervous about readiness for big ICD-10 conversion