Mediware

LENEXA, Kan. (August 2, 2018)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital and a supplier of software solutions in health care and human services acquired BlueStrata EHR, a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) for long-term post-acute care providers. 

LAS VEGAS (January 17, 2018)—Positive momentum from Medtrade has carried over to the new year, with Medtrade Spring officials reporting better than average booth sales. “Medtrade Spring has been selling incredibly well since we got back from Medtrade 2017 in Atlanta, and I did not expect for this floor plan to be filled so early,” says York Schwab, account executive for the Spring show, scheduled for March 27–29, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

LENEXA, Kan. (May 30, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced today that it has finalized an agreement to acquire Kinnser Software, Inc., a provider of software solutions for home health and hospice providers. The transaction, backed by TPG Capital, enables Mediware to expand its portfolio in the home health and hospice space, creating an integrated, high-growth software provider for the alternate care market. Mediware is purchasing Kinnser from Insight Venture Partners.

LENEXA, Kan. (March 9, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to learn how the new Trump administration may impact DME providers and the current competitive bidding program.

LENEXA, Kan. (March 7, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to learn the latest DME requirements regarding copayments from Medicare beneficiaries and commercial patients. The webinar is entitled “Waiver or Reduction of Medicare and Commercial Co-Payments: What DME Providers Can and Can’t Do,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.  

LENEXA, Kan. (December 20, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces that Mediware DME software product managers Rebecca Bowden and Kimberly Commito have been appointed to represent the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) on the National Uniform Claims Committee (NUCC) for 2017.

LENEXA, Kan. (December 8, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss how providers can improve their business in 2017 through people, process and establishing an efficient workflow. The webinar is entitled “The Keys to a Successful HME Business: People, Process and Workflow,” presented by Miriam Lieber, of Lieber Consulting LLC.  

LENEXA, Kan. (December 1, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 1:00 CST, 2:00 EST, to discuss how DME suppliers can participate in telehealth arrangements while staying within the law. The webinar is entitled “DME Telehealth Arrangements: What is Proper and What is a Sham?,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.

LENEXA, Kan. (November 3, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces the release of CareTend Anywhere, its latest mobile software technology that allows users access to CareTend functionality from any location and device. This mobile technology adds flexibility for staff, who will be able to manage patient data, deliveries and track information in real time.

LENEXA, Kan. (October 27, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces that it has entered into an agreement with McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., a national distributor for home medical equipment, home infusion and specialty pharmacy, as an integrated solution provider (ISP). CareTend software provides HME, home infusion and specialty pharmacy customers with reporting, workflow and inventory management capabilities.

LENEXA, Kan. (October 27, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss how providers can expand their business outside of Medicare. The webinar is entitled “Responding to Medicare Cuts: Details About Billing Non-Assigned, ABNs, and Retail,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.

LENEXA, Kan. (October 13, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss what is necessary to appropriately document and bill for new oxygen capped rental patients. The webinar is entitled “Starting a New Oxygen Capped Rental: Best practices to safeguard your revenue,” presented by Andrea Stark, of Mira Vista.

LENEXA, Kan. (September 22, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees October 4 at 1 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. EST to discuss how you can improve your billing practices for repairs and replacement parts. Suppliers seeking to compliantly bill and efficiently secure payment from Medicare should attend this event. The webinar is titled “Understanding the Ins and Outs of Billing for Equipment Repairs,” presented by Andrea Stark of Mira Vista.

LENEXA, Kan. (August 31, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, September 20 at 12 p.m. CST, 1 p.m. EST to discuss if providers should further pursue cash sales and stay competitive by becoming a non-participating Medicare provider.