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WASHINGTON – The Council for Quality Respiratory Care submitted a statement highlighting the need for Medcare to standardize the process for determining medical necessity for home oxygen therapy as part of a recent congressional hearing on “Examining How Improper Payments Cost Taxpayers Billions and Weaken Medicare and Medicaid.”  In the statement, the CQRC recommends CMS require Medicare contractors to use the clinical data element templates already created by the agency...

WASHINGTON – At least 20.3 million Medicaid enrollees have been disenrolled as of April 18, 2024, based on the most current data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the Kaiser Family Foundation has reported. Overall, 31% of people with a completed renewal were disenrolled in reporting states, while 69%, or 44.4 million enrollees, had their coverage renewed (one reporting state does not include data on renewed enrollees), KFF reports. Other findings from the data, according to KFF:...

LEHI, Utah – Virtual care provider Wheel can now provide caregivers with timely prescriptions for BabySat, Owlet’s infant pulse oximeter, through a new strategic partnership. The new BabySat virtual telehealth services platform, managed and powered by Wheel, also integrates with DME suppliers who accept and can bill for the product through insurance providers, which may offer up to 100% reimbursement. “Home monitoring plays a pivotal role in safeguarding at-risk infants by improving...

LIVINGSTONE, Tenn. – Encore Healthcare has promoted Carrie Proffitt, RRT, to senior vice president of operations. Over the last few years, her role has evolved from clinical operations to overall operations of Encore’s software and service business lines. In her previous role as vice president of clinical operations, Proffitt demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and a deep commitment to Encore's mission, the company says.  Dallas-based CCS has named Scott Streator...

WASHINGTON – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., will hold a legislative hearing on April 30 to discuss legislative proposals that will strengthen the Medicaid program for individuals most in need. “Medicaid is indispensable to millions of Americans, particularly those with disabilities who rely on long-term services and supports,” they said in an announcement. “It’s critical...

IRVINE, Calif. – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare hosted a webinar this week to highlight the launch of its F&P Solo Nasal mask in the U.S. The company says the AutoFit mask is the first to allow users to stretch it onto their face and adjust it with one touch. “F&P Solo Nasal marks the creation of our AutoFit segment, and our teams have delivered a significant leap in mask innovation, driven by the unwavering commitment to enhance patient outcomes,” said Justin Callahan, vice president...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Forcura, a health care workflow management company, has released a new feature that uses HIPAA-compliant generative artificial intelligence to transform the intake process, instantly summarizing a patient referral packet and presenting essential criteria in a concise, shareable format. Users can manage all referrals from a single, digital inbox and efficiently move through a workflow that automates data capture with the company’s Referral IQ product, which also now...

NEW YORK – Sunknowledge, a provider of health care outsourcing solutions, has marked a 10-year partnership with a leading DME provider in New York. Through advanced technology experience and a dedicated team of professionals for all kinds of DME billing needs, Sunknowledge has effectively streamlined the billing processes for the DME company, ensuring maximum reimbursement and compliance with regulatory standards. “We are thrilled to commemorate 10 years of collaboration with one of New...

NEW YORK – Wearable Health Solutions, a provider of age-tech solutions, has established an official Amazon account, with an Amazon store to follow, to expand its market presence and offer its medical alerts to a wider audience. The company says the move underscores its commitment to accessibility and convenience for customers seeking its products. In addition to setting up the Amazon store, Wearable Health Solutions is currently in talks with seasoned marketing and sales management teams to...

ESPOO, Finland – Finnish health tech company Medixine has strengthened its presence in the U.S. market with “a deepened technological partnership” with Nonin Medical, a manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices. The new partnership will combine Medixine’s digital remote patient monitoring software platform with Nonin’s pulse oximetry devices. “In deepening our partnership with Nonin Medical, we’re setting ambitious goals together...