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New Study Examines Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Denials, Successful Appeals
KFF analysis showed appeals are often successful, but not often used.

A new study by KFF (formerly Kaiser Family Foundation) laid out prior authorization denials by Medicare Advantage insurers, Medicaid managed care insurers and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace insurers, as well as how often prior authorization denials were overturned on appeal. The report — Prior Authorization Metrics Provide New Insights Into Insurer Practices, but Gaps…

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Wound Care Association Urges Public Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Comments are due by Sept. 14.

The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) is urging clinicians and other stakeholders to weigh in during the public comment period for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Public comments are due Sept. 14. While the APWCA said the fee schedule maintains “relative stability” regarding reimbursement…

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New Study Examines Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Denials, Successful Appeals
KFF analysis showed appeals are often successful, but not often used.

A new study by KFF (formerly Kaiser Family Foundation) laid out prior authorization denials by Medicare Advantage insurers, Medicaid managed care insurers and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace insurers, as well as how often prior authorization denials were overturned on appeal. The report — Prior Authorization Metrics Provide New Insights Into Insurer Practices, but Gaps…

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LUX Infusion Acquires Infuse IQ
Florida-based LUX Infusion provides home infusion and ambulatory infusion services.

LUX Infusion has acquired Infuse IQ, an independent infusion therapy provider who supports patients with a broad range of medical needs. LUX Infusion, headquartered in Plantation, Florida, made the announcement on Aug. 6 and said the deal “expands LUX Infusion’s ambulatory infusion network and strengthens its ability to serve patients and referring providers in communities…

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September Wellness Challenge to Benefit NHIF Research Grant Program
The National Home Infusion Foundation is encouraging industry professionals to care for themselves and others.

This September’s National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) Wellness Challenge is doubly rewarding, as participants can seek to improve their own quality of life while supporting the foundation’s research grant program. The Wellness Challenge encourages participants to “Do good for you” via a range of activities such as walking, playing tennis, swimming, scheduling a wellness screening,…

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Increased Home Infusion Demand Challenges Home Health Care Providers
More complex patients are being discharged to their homes, but is current home infusion policy keeping up?

The healthcare trend to transition patients from acute-care settings to their homes is creating an increased demand for home infusion — but current home infusion policies and reimbursement structures often struggle to keep pace. That’s the conclusion of a new Home Health Care News (HHCN) story written by Senior Reporter MK Manoylov. HHCN is a…

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Cardinal Health Praises at-Home Solutions’ Efficiency, Growth in Q4 2026 Earnings Call
In July, the at-Home Solutions segment announced two acquisitions in one day.

Cardinal Health reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, thanks to “consistent execution and broad-based performance across our enterprise,” according to CEO Jason Hollar. In an Aug. 11 earnings call, Hollar lauded all of Cardinal Health’s business units, while Chief Financial Officer Aaron Alt noted that the integration of Advanced Diabetes Supply, whose acquisition was…

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Drive Medical Names Head of Respiratory Clinical Affairs & Industry Relations
Chrysalis Ashton has a long history of education and industry advocacy.

Drive Medical has a new leader heading its respiratory clinical affairs efforts. In an Aug. 6 news announcement, the manufacturer announced the appointment of Chrysalis Ashton, MSRC, RRT, as head of respiratory clinical affairs and industry relations, a ”move reflecting Drive’s continued investment in clinical leadership across its respiratory business.” Drive noted that Ashton is “a nationally…

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Voting Now Open For the HME Business Product of the Year Awards
Cast your votes for your favorite products, solutions, and technologies by September 30

HME Business (HMEB) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Product of the Year Awards. Qualified HMEB subscribers can cast their votes via the official ballot until September 30, 2026, at 11:59pm CDT. Instructions for Voting: Eligible subscribers are welcome to participate in any categories for which they feel qualified to vote. When…

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From the Editor: I’ll Meet You in Austin!
Join HME Business and Home Health Care News for the FUTURE conference later this month.

Austin in August: Live music, tacos and world-famous bats. But the real draw this August 26-28 is our HME Business FUTURE conference, bringing together home medical equipment (HME) executives, expert and leaders. Once again, we are co-located with our sister publication, Home Health Care News, and its FUTURE conference. This year, however, we are leaning…

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Drive Medical Launches Tech-Enabled Unbound IQ Brand
The series kicks off with two systems for mobility aids.

Drive Medical is bringing intelligent technology to mobility aids. The manufacturer has launched its Unbound IQ by Drive brand, a collection of “connected, digital health and tech-enabled solutions,” the company said in a July 29 announcement. Noting that the introduction coincides with “a pivotal moment in how care is delivered and measured,” Drive Medical said…

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