Tag: CCS
Promotions: Encore Health, CCS
April 25, 2024HME News Staff
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...
In brief: Medtrade’s attendance, CCS’s CVS Health hire
March 29, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – Medtrade officials say attendance at the industry’s annual trade show increased 25% this year compared to last year. “This year’s Medtrade attracted more than 2,300 qualified attendees,” said Kerry Tyler, associate show director. The show drew attendees from every state except Rhode Island and from 35 countries, officials say. As part of the New Product Awards sponsored by HomeCare Media at Medtrade, attendees selected Jover Walker Cover by Jover for Providers’...
CCS ‘on right track’
March 13, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
GLP-1 medications misconception: Nearly 60% of diabetes patients surveyed by CCS mistakenly believe that GLP-1 medications alone are a silver bullet for managing their health. However, these drugs need to be integrated into a long-term holistic care plan.
Education and support gap: The survey results highlight a real need for better education and support for patients managing their diabetes. Diabetes suppliers are well-positioned to...
In brief: AAH on cath fraud & CCS on GLP-1s
March 8, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has issued a statement affirming its support for the government to implement real-time monitoring of claims to detect potential fraud and abuse, in response to news reports of potential Medicare fraud by a handful of intermittent catheter companies.
AAHomecare's statement, which was shared with CMS and Capitol Hill, also reiterates recommendations for federal government initiatives to better monitor DME supplier billing practices and trends, including:
Increased...
CCS survey: Education lacking for diabetes
March 7, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – CCS engaged independent market research firm PureSpectrum to survey more than 1,500 people living with diabetes to understand their attitude on an array of timely issues, including growing demand for GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
The survey found 57% of people with diabetes think GLP-1 weight loss drugs alone may be a silver bullet for helping achieve their health goals.
“GLP-1 weight loss drugs alone are not a silver bullet when it comes to improving the health...
In brief: Medline’s buy, AAH’s white paper, Cardinal’s focus on at-Home Solutions
January 12, 2024HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has acquired United Medco, a national provider and partner of supplemental benefits and member engagement solutions.
The transaction marks a significant milestone in the growth of Medline’s health plans business by augmenting the company’s distribution capabilities and expanding its supplemental benefit offerings.
"In today’s evolving post-acute care space, Medline remains a company committed to investing in emerging markets,...
CCS sends supplies to Ukraine
January 11, 2024HME News Staff
DENVER – CCS, a leading chronic care management company, will partner with a global distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment and services to medical facilities in underserved communities, to send much-needed medical supplies to those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The collaboration was initiated by the compassionate employees of CCS who understand the profound impact and challenges of living in countries with limited healthcare resources.”
"We have...
CCS powers ‘health care journey at home’
February 17, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
DALLAS – As a practicing physician, Arti Masturzo, CCS Medical’s first-ever chief medical officer, knows it’s hard to inspire patients to follow advice that will make them healthier.
“I’m a big believer that everyone in health care, every interaction we have with the patient, we owe it to that patient to maximize the impact we have during that interaction,” she said. “When we get patients to trust us, they stay with us for years, and I look at this...
In brief: React acquisition, Numotion settlement, complex rehab carve out
February 10, 2023HME News Staff
SARASOTA, Fla. - React Health subsidiary Ventec Systems has acquired Invacare’s respiratory assets.
Invacare announced late last year that it would be exiting the respiratory market.
“With this acquisition, React Health is well positioned to continue to support the end-to-end care of patients with cardiology, sleep and respiratory illnesses, in partnership with physicians and providers of diagnostic and needed therapies,” said Tom Pontzius, president of operations...
CCS launches Scientific Advisory Council
February 6, 2023HME News Staff
DALLAS – CCS has launched a Scientific Advisory Council comprised of four industry leaders who, it says, will support the company in its commitment to redefining patient care at home through a more holistic approach. They are: Alexander Ding, MD; Karmeen Kulkarni, MS, RD, CD, CDCES, BC-ADM; Steven Wittlin, MD; and Francine Kaufman, MD. The announcement of the new council follows CCS’s news that it has hired its first chief medical officer, Arti Masturzo, MD. “Dr. Masturzo has assembled...