Streamlined Search Function Up and Running The changes to the search function on promedsupply.com that we first introduced to you three weeks ago in LTC Connection have been implemented! The streamlined search function now allows you to view more exact results and is integrated with the "Refine your search" panel on the left of the results page. You can refine your results by: Subcategory Brand name Price range Advanced options (such as latex-free and Smart Choice products) You can also add products to your cart directly from the search results page as well as view product details and photos, reducing the number of clicks you need to make to learn more about a product. If you have any questions about the changes to the search function – or any of promedsupply.com’s other time-saving features – we invite you to contact our Customer Care team at (800) 648-5190. New CMS Final Rule Allows Medicaid to Deny Payment for Healthcare-Acquired Illnesses On June 1, CMS issued a final rule that prohibits or reduces Medicaid payments to doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers for services that result in preventable healthcare-acquired illnesses or injuries. The list of preventable conditions includes falls and trauma, blood incompatibility, catheter-associated UTIs, pressure ulcers and poor glycemic control, among others. The goal of the rule, which is based on Medicare policies being successfully used in hospitals, is to lower states' Medicaid costs. It also offers states flexibility in expanding the list of preventable conditions and choosing the healthcare settings in which Medicaid may or may not deny payment. To learn more, click here. Diabetic Care Management ProMed's Compliance® SureEDGE Blood Glucose System was designed with your residents in mind. It provides virtually pain-free testing with speedy results from a small sample size. The accompanying test strips utilize patented cap-gap technology to wick blood into the strip without the need for a hanging drop of blood. Additional Features: MicroLance PF™ lancets minimize finger-stick pain and tissue damage Saves staff time and reduces labor costs by providing accurate results within 7 seconds Hassle-free, all-in-one system has internal calibration controls that eliminate coding Product pricing is only visible to registered promedsupply.com customers. If you are not yet registered, one of our Customer Care Professionals will be happy to get you set up. Just give us a call at (800) 648-5190.