News Articles http://www.homehealthprovider.com/ 8/11/2008 1:42:00 AM Caregiverlist.com, the nation's online destination dedicated to connecting seniors with quality senior care choices, is helping home care agencies keep up with the demand for senior in-home care services as the caregiving recruitment source for the industry http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Home-Care-Agencies-Staffing-Challenge-Solved-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/11/2008 1:42:00 AM Walgreens-OptionCare, a nationwide provider of home care services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreen Co., has entered into a joint venture with MedNow, Inc., a Nampa, Idaho-based home infusion, respiratory and medical equipment services company and affiliate of Catholic Health Initiatives http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Walgreens-OptionCare-Announces-Joint-Venture-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/6/2008 4:46:00 AM Thornberry Ltd, a developer and marketer of leading-edge management information systems for the home healthcare and hospice industry since 1992, recently announced a new point of care software product specifically designed for smaller home health and hospice agencies http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Thornberry-Ltd-Introduces-Affordable-Point-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/6/2008 3:44:40 AM U.S. Preventive Medicine, the leader in disease prevention, announced recently that the State of Arkansas Department of Human Services has extended its contract for the BirthWait obstetrical and infant health management program for one year http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/State-of-Arkansas-Extends-Contract-With-US-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/5/2008 5:20:00 AM VitalAire, a subsidiary of Air Liquide, is proud to announce their selection by the British Columbia mainland Regional Health Authorities, to become the primary provider of home oxygen services for the next 5 years http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/VitalAire-wins-5-year-contracts-To-Become-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/5/2008 5:00:00 AM Telanetix, Inc. , a leading IP solutions provider offering telepresence and VoIP services to business markets, recently announced that its Digital Presence Telepresence Service has been selected by St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York for a variety of organizational applications including intercampus Executive Communication, Remote Staff Training, Organization-wide "Public Forum" Virtual Meetings, and Disaster Preparedness Communications http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/St-Vincents-Catholic-Medical-Centers-Of-New-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/5/2008 4:36:00 AM LHC Group, Inc. , one of the largest providers of home nursing services in the United States, announced recently that it has acquired 100% of the assets of Morristown-Hamblen Home Health and Hospice located in Morristown, Tennessee, from Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/LHC-Group-Acquires-Assets-Of-Morristown-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/4/2008 4:25:00 AM Gentiva Health Services, Inc. , the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health services, plans to expand its home health services to three Certificate of Need (CON) counties surrounding Charleston, SC with the announcement recently that it has acquired Hospice of Charleston http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Gentiva-Health-Services-Strengthens-South-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/4/2008 4:17:00 AM Arcadia Resources, Inc., which provides innovative consumer health care services under the trade name Arcadia HealthCareSM, reports that its DailyMedT prescription program with Indiana Medicaid is delivering results for the State of Indiana consistent with its other payor programs based upon early enrollment data http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/DailyMed-Makes-A-Positive-Impact-On-The-Lives-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/4/2008 3:57:00 AM Birmingham, AL-based Emageon Inc., a leading technology solutions provider, catering to the needs of hospitals and healthcare networks, has entered into an agreement with HealthNet L.L.C. for the installation of Emageon's RadSuiteT at two of its facilities, the Glendive Medical Center and Sidney Health Center. http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Content-Management-Medical-Image-Management-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/15/2008 8:45:55 AM Derma Sciences, Inc. , a provider of advanced wound care products, announced recently that it has achieved a significant milestone in the launch of its MEDIHONEY dressing line by securing reimbursement codes for the three recently released new product formulations http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Derma-Sciences-Achieves-Significant-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/9/2008 1:53:00 AM Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources, a report identifying home health care as a critical component in providing care during a pandemic influenza event and offering resources to home health care providers and community planners to prepare for such an event, was released by the U.S http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/New-Resource-For-Home-Health-Care-Response-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/9/2008 1:43:00 AM SecureCare Technologies, Inc. a health care information technology company based in Austin, Texas, announced that it has partnered with Thornberry Limited, developer of intelligent clinical management software for homecare, to provide Sfax, the first fully automated electronic fax record, to the home care industry http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/SecureCare-Completes-Integration-Of-The-First-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/8/2008 2:08:00 AM The healthcare of one-fourth of all managed Medicaid recipients in the U.S. is being supported with clinical guidelines from Milliman Care Guidelines LLC, A Milliman Company http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Milliman-Care-Guidelines-Support-Medicaid-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/8/2008 12:54:00 AM RS Medical, a privately held DME company specializing in pain management, physical rehabilitation, and regeneration products for the orthopedic and spine markets, announced it has received ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) accreditation http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/ACHC-Accreditation-ISO-13485-Certification-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/8/2008 12:38:00 AM AliMed inc., a leading innovator of orthopedic, patient care, rehabilitation, operating room and ergonomic office and industrial products, now has a complete workout kit designed for wheelchair-bound patients. For a complete product description and online demonstration, go to www.AliMed.com/workout http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Full-Body-Training-For-People-In-Wheelchairs-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/8/2008 12:26:00 AM Alera Lighting, a leading manufacturer of architectural and specialty fluorescent luminaries serving a complete spectrum of commercial and institutional applications, announces the largest product introduction in its history http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Alera-Lighting-Launches-Microlyne-An-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/2/2008 2:36:00 AM Hyland Software, the developer of OnBaseŽ, was chosen by UW Health to use as part of the academic medical center's electronic medical record (EMR) by integrating with its current applications. http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/UW-Health-to-Use-OnBase-Software-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 8:30:18 AM AdCare Health Systems, Inc. , an Ohio based long term care, home care and management company, recently announced the refinancing of three assisted living properties in Ohio http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/AdCare-Health-Systems-Inc-Announces-The-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 1:13:00 AM Brooks Rehabilitation has purchased Home Care Advantage, a Jacksonville-based home health care agency with 11 years experience in the North Florida market and more than $10M in revenue. Home Care Advantage is the largest and fastest growing home health agency in Jacksonville http://www.homehealthprovider.com/article.mvc/Jacksonvilles-Largest-Rehab-Provider-Acquires-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 7/1/2008 1:03:00 AM