SUFFERN, N.Y. and DAVISON, Mich. (August 10, 2015)—MedFORCE Technologies, a leading provider of document and process management solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today the strengthening of its strategic partnership with Universal Software Solutions, Inc., the developer of the practice management solution known as Healthcare Data Management System (HDMS).
WASHINGHTON, D.C. (August 11, 2015)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the bidding timeline for the Round 1 2017 competition of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program, as required by law.
CARY, N.C. (August 13, 2015)—Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s Sleep Accreditation program recently received acceptance by Highmark Health, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Effective beginning August 2015, the approval by Highmark Health permits ACHC-accredited sleep providers in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia to access the network.
New research published in Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine offers new hope to health systems struggling to meet 30-day COPD readmissions standards.
The study from Barnes Healthcare Services determined a COPD patient management program including non-invasive ventilators and an in-home care program reduced the readmission rate by 97 percentduring the subsequent 12 months.
PHOENIX (August 7, 2015)—The Arizona Medical Equipment Suppliers Association (AZMESA) continued to show its growing strength this past week with record attendance at its highest rated 2015 AZMESA Conference held in Phoenix on August 6th, and with the addition of four new members in the last month growing its membership for the fifth consecutive year.