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General Healthcare
Telemarketers and Telehealth: Latest CMS Guidance
January 12, 2019
AMARILLO, TX – Over the past couple of years, I have written articles on the convergence of DME suppliers, lead generation companies (“LGCs”), and telehealth companies. An LGC can also be a “telemarketer.” What we have been witnessing i
Three Digital Automation Tools from Brightree
January 12, 2019
ATLANTA – The right tools can bring the right outcomes for your business and your patients. Brightree offers digital automation tools for patient engagement, big data and analytics, and electronic prescriptions so your organization can replace
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General Healthcare
Harvard Report Sounds Warning on Senior Housing
January 6, 2019
The most recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies warns that a crisis could be on the horizon when baby boomers reach their 80s in homes that are not designed to meet their needs. Study authors write: “State and local governm
I Am the HME Industry – Dave Lindsley
January 6, 2019
RIDGEFIELD, WA – Families often enter the doors of ZOIA Pharma, Ridgefield, Washington, in a state of shock. In many cases, parents have recently discovered that their child has a rare disease. “Some of these diseases show up in one out of every
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General Healthcare
Medtrade Personnel – Varner Makes Jump to Senior Director
January 5, 2019
ATLANTA – Sarah Varner recently made the jump to senior director of marketing for Emerald’s healthcare events. As a 9-year Emerald Expositions veteran, Varner will continue developing marketing plans for Medtrade shows, and help to oversee He
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Legislative/Advocacy
Year-End CRT Legislation Passed House, But Stalled In Senate
January 5, 2019
EAST AMHERST, NY – As reported last month, the advocacy work of the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) Community resulted in significant protections for access to CRT manual wheelchairs being included in year-end legislation H.R. 7217 (“Improve A