Breathe Easy This Spring After a winter that overstayed its welcome, spring is finally here (according to the meteorological calendar, at least). Soon it will be warm enough to throw open your doors and let your residents enjoy fresh air. When that time comes, make sure that you’re stocked with all of the respiratory products that will allow them to take nice, deep breaths. ProMed's Respiratory Care Management product category includes all of the following items: Aerosol oxygen supplies, such as nebulizers and masks CPAP and BiPAP units and accessories Respiratory equipment, including oxygen concentrators and suction machines Tracheostomy supplies, such as tubes, care kits, straps, tube holders and sponges Ventilator supplies, including heat and moisture exchangers, circuits and connectors To learn more about these and other ProMed items, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com.

CMS Requests Additional $49 Million for Surveys CMS' proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 includes a $424.4 million request for Medicare survey and certification activities, a $49 million jump from the 2014 allocation. The agency said it needs the additional funds because of increase in providers in the program and "improved CMS standards." CMS estimates that 91 percent of the funds would go toward surveys at LTC and home health agencies. CMS also notes that their survey costs are being driven up by their involvement in "addressing issues of national importance" such as rates of antipsychotic medication prescription and pressure ulcers in nursing homes. To learn more, click here.

The VisionAire is the lightest and quietest oxygen concentrator on today's market. At just 30 lbs (13.6 kg), this lightweight, 5 LPM, compact oxygen machine is both economical and power-efficient. It's even lightweight enough to bring along for travel. Additional Features: Oxygen concentration: 1-5 LPM at 90% +5.5/-3% 20.8" H x 14.1" W x 11.5" D Operational temperature range: 41° F to 105° F Continuous flow Attractive, contemporary styling Near-silent operation Easy to use and clean Virtually maintenance-free WARRANTY: Parts: Five years

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