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Brightree, Strategic AR Enter Strategic Relationship

Companies will integrate solutions to streamline patient collections for providers.

H.R. 2375 Gains 5 Co-Sponsors

Implementation delay still viable, according to industry advocates.

Mediware Picks Up Definitive Homecare Solutions

Acquisition adds HME management softawre platform CPR+ to Mediware's stable.

MPP Bill Gains 7 Lawmakers; Up to 144 Co-Sponsors

Industry puts concerted effort behind legislation that would replace competitive bidding with MPP.

MK Battery Appoints Executive VP and GM

Merdinger will help lead power mobility battery manufacturer.

Software

Software and Cash Sales:

Laying a Retail Foundation

Cash sales represents a key opportunity for providers to expand their revenues in order to survive deep funding cuts, but they need to move fast in order to create the sort of retail environment customers expect. How can they leverage technology to accomplish that?

H.R. 1717 Hits 137 Sponsors

Effort to replace competitive bidding with MPP continues to gain momentum

Industry Preps for Virtual Fly-in

July 18 lobbying effort will drive support of H.R. 1717, highlight Round Two problems.

The Fight to Stop Competitive Bidding Rages On

Industry policy, advocacy experts outline industry strategies going post-Round Two implementation.

COPD Awareness Cyclist Rides Again

Mark Junge to pedal 500 miles in Canada with the assistance of a Philips Respironics POC.



Competitive Bidding Jeopardizing Diabetes Patients

UNC professor of medicine catalogs bidding pitfalls for diabetes patients in column.

CMS Delays Face-to-Face Regulation Until Oct. 1

Rule requiring face-to-face examination by physician for various DME will go into effect next week, but not be enforced until October.

Ottobock Gains Exclusive Rights to BodiTrak Pressure Mapping

System uses proprietary, three-dimensional sensing material to protect against pressure sores.

Support Surface

Keeping Careful Watch

Unless patients have the correct support surface, they can develop pressure ulcers or not heal correctly. Providers need to know what to look for when monitoring patients' condition to ensure they have the right support.

Lawmakers Push to Advance 11th Hour Bidding Delay

Thompson, Braley work to have H.R. 2375 added to special House list of urgent bills.

Providers Voice Bidding Concerns to SBA at Hearing

Various healthcare stakeholders press for delay to program's expansion via Round Two implementation.

Third Generation Takes Helm of Ohio HME Provider

John P. Miller succeeds father as president of provider business.

HME IT Merger: Mediware Acquires Fastrack

Buy extends Mediware’s expertise in specialized acute, sub-acute and community-based settings further into DME market.

H.R. 1717 at 131 Co-Sponsors

Bill that would replace competitive bidding with Market Pricing Program picks up 16 backers.

VGM Group, Benefits-365 Ink Deal

Insurance group offers CMS-compliant Medicare Advantage solution for providers, patients.

AAHomecare, Md. Provider File Suit Against CMS

Suit calls for stop to Round Two because CMS violated rules, which also skewed bid amounts.

ROHO, Freedom Designs Launch Custom Order Program

Arrangement aims to streamline ordering process for ATPs seeking solutions integrating both manufacturer’s offerings.

Griffin Home Health Care Pres. Named to N.C. Aging Council

Bill Griffin selected to help make recommendations on state health policy for North Carolina’s elderly.

Berwick Launches Bid for Mass. Governor Seat

Onetime CMS administrator’s campaign cites education and healthcare as key platform items.

CMS Refuses Round Two Administrative Delay Request

Tavenner says CMS will void contracts of unlicensed Tenn. bid winners.

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