Home-based Virtual Care Available for Asthma, Allergy Patients
VitalFlo has launched home-based virtual care services in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN).
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Telehealth Program Allows Virtual Visits to Pediatric Home Ventilation Patients
A telehealth program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has provided a virtual video visit by a pulmonologist and nurse care manager to all children on home mechanical ventilation within 48 hours of discharge.
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FDA Clears PulmoScan at-home PFT Device
The US FDA has issued clearance for Cognita Labs' PulmoScan, the first at-home lung assessment device that measures airway resistance and elastance.
NIV, BiPAP, CPAP? Why Terminology Matters
In hospital settings, the terms “NIV” and “BiPAP” are often used synonymously. However, when patients are being discharged to home care, the exact terminology used by physicians is essential in order to prescribe the precise therapy.
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Hospitals Must not Block Healthcare Costs from Web Searches
According to the Wall Street Journal, US healthcare systems and insurers must no longer use web search-blocking code to shield the costs of health procedures from appearing in online searches.
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Diagnosing, Managing Asthma During COVID-19
Objective tools that are useful in making a diagnosis and in management of asthma include spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). However, there are complications and challenges in obtaining patient data with the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FDA Clears Breas Vivo 45 Ventilator
Breas Medical has received FDA clearance for the Vivo 45 LS, one of the smallest, full-featured life support ventilators on the market providing both invasive and noninvasive continuous or intermittent ventilatory support.
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Philips Launches BiPAP Noninvasive Ventilator for COPD
The Philips BiPAP A40 EFL is the first and only noninvasive ventilator that automatically screens for and detects EFL and provides home care ventilation for COPD patients.
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COVID Tests, the Question of Who Pays Comes Down to Interpretation
New federal guidance says that insurers do not have to fully waive cost sharing for COVID-19 screening tests.
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Industry Insider: Airway Clearance Therapy Solutions
RT Magazine examines how the novel coronavirus has affected airway clearance practices, both in the hospital and in home care settings.
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7.7M Americans Lost Employer-sponsored Health Insurance During Pandemic
As many as 7.7 million workers plus 6.9 million dependents lost their employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CMS Eliminates E0467 ‘Same or Similar’ Restrictions for Multifunction Ventilators
A CMS update to HCPCS code E0467 for multifunction ventilators increases access to integrated respiratory care for all ventilator users.
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Airway Clearance: Bringing COPD Therapy from Hospital to Home
In a hospital setting, COPD can be treated in a variety of ways. But problems can arise when patients get back home. One way to mitigate COPD hospital readmissions is to provide better technology.
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New York Ends Cystic Fibrosis Financial Assistance Program
New York State’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Assistance Program (ACFAP) was defunded and will no longer be reimbursing CF patients for medical expenses.
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CMS Waives in-Person Testing for Medicare Oxygen Patients
New guidelines issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services waive the in-person testing and signature for delivery requirements for supplemental oxygen.
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