From HME News, Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor YARMOUTH, Maine – A recent shortage of intravenous solutions underscores the need to address the fragile supply chain for infusion therapy solutions, says Connie Sullivan of the National Home Infusion Association. While flooding in September halted production of intravenous solution bags at the Baxter International plant in Marion,…
Upstate HomeCare Announces Janice Elliott Receiving National Home Infusion Foundation’s 2023 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award CLINTON, NY—Upstate HomeCare proudly announces that Janice Elliott, Director of Vascular Access, has been selected to receive the 2023 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award from the National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF). This award recognizes and honors women…
“Four years later, Medicare policy is still failing home infusion therapy patients” via The Hill. Despite passing legislation to create a Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) services benefit in 2016, CMS policy has continued to fail to meet the needs of America’s seniors, says Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA.), one of two pharmacists in Congress.…
URGENT: Philips Respironics Recall Notice Includes Dreamstation and Trilogy Devices Dear Valued Patient: Recently we were informed that Philips Respironics issued a voluntary recall of specific Respironics CPAP, BiPAP and Ventilator machines due to possible health risks with foam degradation. We know that certain models might be affected, which include SystemOne (Q series), DreamStation (CPAP,…
Benefits of Infusion Therapy at Home Did you know you could get your IV medications in the comfort of your own home? Home Infusion is safe, convenient, and cost-effective. Here are some reasons why: YOU ARE HOME – what is more safe and convenient than that? Save $$ on gas, tolls & parking fees – these costs…
Choose Infusion Therapy at Home A Safe Alternative for Crohn’s & Colitis Patient If you or a loved one suffer from Crohn’s & Colitis and currently receive IV medications, with COVID-19 cases going way up, it can be a stressful and often scary experience having to be out and about. Are you aware that home…
Upstate HomeCare & Nascentia Health Join Forces to Fight Covid-19 at Syracuse’s Loretto Facilities As part of the SPEED Pilot to Administer Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb) across NY state SYRACUSE, NY — Upstate HomeCare and Nascentia Health, local community providers of home healthcare services, are pleased to announce their participation in the Special Projects for Equitable…
Upstate HomeCare Joins Forces Fighting Covid-19 Participates in SPEED Pilot to Administer Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb) in NY State CLINTON, NY — Upstate HomeCare, a regional provider of home healthcare services including pharmacy, infusion therapies and specialty medications, is pleased to announce its participation in the Special Projects for Equitable and Efficient Distribution (SPEED) pilot. The…
At Upstate HomeCare, the health and safety of you and our staff remain the top priority in everything we do. We want to assure you that we are taking every measure possible to provide the very best care to all of our patients during this time of uncertainty. Currently, Upstate HomeCare is working diligently with…
ResMed Announces Change in Limited Warranty for Ozone Damaged Machines ResMed announced an update to its limited warranty that may affect whether you choose to use an ozone device with your ResMed machine and mask. Please review the detail of this update below. ResMed’s Official Statement: “Effective for sales of ResMed machines on or after…
