Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. said it has made enhancements to its Provider Nurse Call “PC Console” LAN-based real-time activity display.
CMS updates survey procedure for civil rights requirements
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Sep 09, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare providers to electronically submit proof of compliance with civil rights requirements, according to a memo sent last week.
Few signs of a deal as fiscal cliff nears
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John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Winning candidates had little time to enjoy November election victories, thanks to a looming $600 billion fiscal cliff.
Providers could be subject to new cost measurement guidelines
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Haymarket Media
Aug 09, 2006
All providers of Medicare services and other federally financed healthcare soon may have to agree to basic cost measurement tools followed by quality of care measurements.
Democrats still pleading for drug plan enrollment extension
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Haymarket Media
Mar 16, 2006
Congressional Democrats have proposed legislation that would extend the May 15 open enrollment period for the Medicare drug benefit and delay the corresponding penalty.
Residents can appeal Medicare terminations through new process
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Haymarket Media
Jun 22, 2005
Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities will be able to appeal terminations of their Medicare coverage through a new, expedited review process beginning in July.
Wound care product gets federal marketing approval
Apr 19, 2011
Devon Medical Devices’ new ArterioFlow 7500 sequential pneumatic compression device has received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the company announced. The product uses...
CMS suspends surveys, allows providers to exceed bed capacity in states hit by Hurricane Harvey
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Sep 06, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is extending some flexibilities for Medicare providers in Texas and Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Administrator Seema Verma said on Saturday.
EHR system connection for providers, physicians
Mar 22, 2016
PointClickCare said it has partnered with gEHRiMed, the creator of the first Stage-2 Certified Electronic Health Record designed exclusively for post-acute care medical providers.
Best Bath Systems introduces redesigned tub
Dec 16, 2014
Best Bath Systems has released a redesigned Escape Plus walk-in tub, the company announced. The model has a new curved door, control switches and faster drains.