Tag: Christian Kiely
HST: 'Not allowed to preferred in a few years'
March 28, 2014Liz Beaulieu, Editor
Instant Diagnostic Systems (IDS) has made several moves in the past few months to better position itself to take advantage of the growing market for home-sleep testing (HST). One of those moves: The Decatur, Ala.-based in-home diagnostic company brought onboard Christian Kiely, previously at Apria Healthcare. Here's what Kiely, vice president of marketing and sales, had to say about the big changes brewing in sleep.HME News: Why does the company think more and more testing will move to the home?Christian...
In brief: CMS puts finger on fraud, DME MACs remind docs about PECOS
December 20, 2013HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Industry watchers expect CMS to select a contractor early next year to administer a new fingerprinting provision aimed at curbing fraud and abuse. An RFP seeking a contactor to handle the process has a submission deadline of Dec. 23 and an award date of late February, according to AAHomecare. The provision mandates that “high-risk” providers submit fingerprints for a background check through the FBI's database. Those who will be subjected to the rule include newly enrolling...
IDS adds marketing and sales exec
December 17, 2013HME News Staff
DECATUR, Ala. - Christian Kiely is the new vice president of marketing and sales for Instant Diagnostic Systems (IDS), an independent diagnostic testing facility specializing in home-based testing, the company announced Dec. 16. Kiely, who has more than 10 years of experience in the homecare and sleep industries, most recently spent five years at Apria Healthcare, according to the release. He previously worked with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. “Christian has significant experience in the sleep...