Tag: California wildfires
Community is ‘built into fabric’ at Henry Schein
February 21, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Dedicating relief to those impacted by California’s recent wildfires through the Henry Schein Cares Foundation was an obvious move for Henry Schein, where community is part of the culture, says Kyle Guerin, director, corporate social responsibility.
“It started 90 years ago with Henry and Esther Schein and over time was built into the fabric of our organization,” he said. “(It’s) the idea of doing well by doing good and as a health care...
‘Mother Nature is a beast’: Wildfires create ‘massive surge’ in calls
February 7, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LOS ANGELES – HME providers in the Los Angeles metro area have had to manage mandatory evacuations, power outages and other challenges, all the while handling a surge in demand for their services by patients who have also been impacted by recent wildfires.
“We have many patients throughout that area and multiple facilities to which we provide equipment and service,” said Chris Rice, president of Diamond Respiratory in Riverside, Calif. “In fact, one in Altadena burned...
United Spinal, Airbnb match wheelchair users in LA area with lodging
February 4, 2025HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association and Airbnb.org are joining forces to help wheelchair users impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Airbnb.org is offering wheelchair users who are displaced by the LA wildfires and eligible for its program up to 30 days of lodging in accessible stays in the region. United Spinal Association will facilitate Airbnb.org bookings through its disaster relief program, Ready to Roll. "Overcoming the challenges presented to people with disabilities by natural...
In brief: Knack for RCM, Valley Vital investment, Honest Medical donation
January 22, 2025HME News Staff
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. – Knack RCM, a provider of tech-enabled, end-to-end and customizable revenue cycle management services, has acquired HealthyBOS, a U.S. and Philippines-based provider of RCM services specializing in DME. The acquisition significantly expands Knack RCM’s fulfillment capabilities in the Philippines, growing its in-country team from 200 to 1,500 employees, and enhances its presence and expertise in the RCM market for DME. “This acquisition marks a transformative milestone...
Honest Medical donates to support fire victims
January 21, 2025HME News Staff
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Honest Medical has donated $20,000 in much-needed food and health care supplies to organizations that are helping the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires. The supplies, which include shelf-stable energy bars, gloves, N95 masks, blankets and other necessities, are being provided to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Los Angeles Animal Services. The company wants to spread awareness of these donations to encourage other businesses to provide similar help....
Henry Schein seeds relief fund for California wildfires
January 15, 2025HME News Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Henry Schein has opened the Henry Schein Cares Foundation 2025 Relief Fund to support those impacted by the Los Angeles area wildfires. Contributions will support the provision of critical health care supplies and resources to those impacted by the wildfires throughout the city. The company and the foundation will donate an initial $25,000 each to support relief efforts and the company will match employee contributions up to another $50,000, for a cash total of up to $150,000....
HHS declares PHE in California
January 13, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. The declaration, which follows President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration, authorizes flexibilities for CMS providers, suppliers and beneficiaries retroactive to Jan. 7 to meet the emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. “We will do all we can to assist California...
In brief: Cath codes, sleep predictions, wildfire support, pulse ox guidance
January 10, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS seeks primary contact information from manufacturers and distributors as it prepares to roll out new HCPCS codes for hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheters on Jan. 1, 2026, AAHomecare reports.
Manufacturers and distributors can provide their primary contact by completing this form by March 31. Over the course of the year, the PDAC will work with the primary contact to determine if their products qualify...
California wildfires: Henry Schein makes hotline available
January 9, 2025HME News Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y. - Henry Schein has opened a customer emergency support hotline in response to the wildfires in California. The company’s dental and medical professionals who may be experiencing operational, logistical or financial difficulties are encouraged to call 800-999-9729 for 24/7 support, with real-time support available from team members from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. “We are deeply saddened by the immense loss caused by the fires in California, and our hearts go out to all the affected...