WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 25, 2015)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued 2014 quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) continue to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, while generating financial savings.

Registration is now open to all suppliers interested in participating in Round 1 2017 of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. In order to submit a bid, you are required to register in CMS' Enterprise Identity Management (EIDM) system to obtain a user ID and password to access the online DMEPOS bidding system (DBidS).

PORT WASHINGTION, N.Y. (August 14, 2015)—Drive Medical announced today that it has completed a significant portion of its restructuring plan to integrate DeVilbiss Healthcare into Drive. Combined, the organizations have over 2,000 employees worldwide and distribute their products in over80 countries.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, UK (August 14, 2015)—Albert Medical Devices, maker of Melio—the revolutionary self-emptying leg bag system that you can control with a touch of a button (and tells you when it’s time), has premiered a new educational video in partnership with Paralympian Bert Burns.

NEW YORK (July 23, 2015)—Hometeam, a fast growing company providing in-home care for older adults that will change the way Americans experience in-home aging, today announced it will open 15 new offices in nine states in the next 12 months.

ATLANTA (August 14, 2015)—The friendlier format at Medtrade Spring earlier this year will also be in effect at Medtrade, October 26-29, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Bad Health Outcomes For Adults Who Don’t Get Help As Teens
Young people with health problems left uncared for in adolescence face higher risks of leading unhealthy lives as adults, a new study finds. (Lisa Gillespie/Kaiser Healthcare News)