OLD FORGE, PA (January 8, 2016)—Golden Technologies announces today that its newest lift recliner, the Golden DayDreamer featuring the unique PowerPillow and patented articulating headrest, is not only an award winner, but because of the contemporary and innovative design, is also already a retail success.
LAS VEGAS (January 8, 2016)—If you know of some great retail products, call up the manufacturer and urge them to enter the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine).
ELKINS PARK, PA (January 7, 2016)—Ground-breaking research led by Alberto Esquenazi, MD, the Director of the Gait & Motion Analysis Laboratory at MossRehab, is the first to study the effects of joystick control position for wheelchair users. Initial data utilizing pressure mapping, dynamic electromyogram, 3D kinematics and patient subjective report, shows central driving has multiple physiological benefits over traditional armrest mounted joysticks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 7, 2016)—On December 29, 2015, CMS published the final rule to Medicare Program: Prior Authorization Process for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies. This comes a year and a half after the proposed rule, which came out on May 28, 2014. Originally CMS proposed that the timeframe for a response to a prior authorization request would be made within 10 days or two days for expedited requests.
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 6, 2016)—According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems—Market Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014–2021," the global continuous glucose monitoring market would generate revenue of $2,930 million by 2021, registering a CAGR of 31.3 percent from 2015 to 2021.
NEW YORK (January 6, 2016)—In a recent GfK global survey, consumers said they expect smart home services to have a big impact on their lives—bigger than wearables, connected cars, the Internet of Things (IoT) and six other emerging technologies. But what obstacles and expectations will smart home need to confront on its way to mainstream adoption?
LENEXA, KAN. (January 6, 2015)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, January 20th at 1:00 CT, 2:00 EST, to outline how an efficient workflow process can reduce your overall cost and increase output. The webinar is entitled “Maximizing Value through HME Workflow Optimization.”