SAN DIEGO (January 21, 2016)—GreatCall Inc., the leader in creating usable technology for active aging, brings family caregivers peace of mind and older adults a new level of empowerment by combining the health benefits of an activity tracker with the safety advantages of a mobile emergency response service. The introduction of the Lively Wearable by GreatCall is the first step in the development of a wearable health hub for the active aging market.
LONDON, UK (January 21, 2016)—The suspension of the medical device excise tax, which was implemented in 2013 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, also known as Obamacare), will have positive consequences for the US medical device market over the next few years, says an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (January 20, 2016)—3B Medical has made a major commitment to allocate a significant portion of its profits to fund research into proof-of-concept studies in use of adipose derived autologous mesenchymal stem cells.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 21, 2015)—Increasing patient quality care and reducing costs through innovations in care coordination, best practices in financial management and operational management strategies will be key for Home Health Care and Linked Acute Care Providers in 2016.
WATERLOO, Iowa (January 21, 2016)—VGM Insurance Services has partnered with American Association for Homecare to offer preferred pricing on their surety bonds and liability insurance products to AAHomecare members.
COLUMBIA, SC (January 21, 2016)—As of January 1, there are two new HCPCS for ventilators: E0465 (invasive vent e.g. via trach) and E0466 (non-invasive vent). CMS consolidated the five previous ventilator HCPCS (E0450, E0460, E0461, E0463 and E0464) into these two new generic HCPCS.
SARASOTA, Fla, (January 20, 2016)—Harmar and 101 Mobility teamed up to donate a P350 Pool Lift to 12-year-old Grayson Tullio. Grayson is afflicted with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a terminal disease that breaks down all the muscles in the limbs and ultimately the heart. With the progression of this disease comes the inability to have the freedom and independence of mobility.
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 20, 2016)—Today, O2 Concepts announced the appointment of Cory Smith as Chief Financial Officer, expanding its executive leadership team in support of its rapid growth strategy.