Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the first time introduced star ratings on Hospital Compare, the agency’s public information website, to make it easier for consumers to choose a hospital and understand the quality of care they deliver.
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2015)—From AAHomecare - In a landmark event for the HME community, provisions to ban nonbinding bids during Medicare contract auctions were included in HR 2, which was passed by Congress late last night.
What does this mean?
In April of 2015, HR 284, stand alone legislation that would require bidders to obtain a bid bond, thus deterring low-ball bidders, was passed by the House of Representatives.
LENEXA, KS, April 14, 2015-Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Monday, May 18, 2015, at 1:00 CST, 2:00 EST, to discuss the importance of managing internal operations efficiently. The webinar is entitled “HME Leadership Series: The 4 Secrets of Efficient Operations Management for your HME,” presented by the President of Lieber Consulting LLC, Miriam Lieber.
WATERLOO, IOWA — April 9, 2015 — Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation (HQAA), has been approved as an accreditation organization by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arkansas.
This recognition extends to their entire network which includes the affiliated companies of USAble Corporation and Health Advantage. This recognition was awarded as of April 1, 2015.
The current climate is changing the way HME providers grow, and that
means opportunities are on the horizon for your business
Take advantage of training programs to foster growth in this complex environment
HomeCare's Story of the Year 2015
As Collette Weil's column in the April issue of HomeCare discusses, every brand should have a story. With each of your competitors selling the same products and utilizing the same tools, finding a way to stand out is increasingly important. Your brand's story is one of the most effective marketing tools you have, because it is unique.
Train delivery employees with this safety information and arm yourself with the right policy protection
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