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Helius Announces CMS Payment Determination of Reimbursement for PoNS
The fee schedule payment rates for the PoNS Controller and Mouthpiece is to be discussed at the bi-annual HCPCS Public Meeting

NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania,—Helius Medical Technologies, Inc., a neurotech company focused on delivering a therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits, announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted proposed Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) fee schedule payment rates for the PoNS Controller and Mouthpiece to be discussed at the bi-annual Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Public Mee

One Health Direct Increases Patient Education for Phototherapy Treatment
Phototherapy is an alternative for all patients, particularly pregnant women and the elderly

DUNEDIN, Florida—One Health Direct (OHD) leadership has continuously recognized and focused on the importance of implementing patient product awareness and eligibility education of innovative durable medical equipment (DME) products for more than a decade. Based on the success of similar initiatives with orthopedic bracing and diabetes products, OHD has expanded those efforts to include phototherapy products for their DME partner's existing and new patients.

Bemis Assist Premium Toilet Seat 'Eliminates Need for Wall-Mounted Rails'
Designed for safety and independence in the bathroom, Assist features secure, built-in support arms & a residential appearance

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wisconsin—Bemis Manufacturing Company, a bidet and toilet seat manufacturer, announced the Assist premium standard height toilet seat that provides independence and safety in the bathroom for people with physical challenges. It solves the common problem of needing to install wall-mounted brackets when people need extra support using the bathroom.

Fisher & Paykel Launches F&P Solo Nasal mask for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
F&P Solo, simplifies setup, enabling users to stretch the mask onto the face and adjust it with one touch

IRVINE, California—Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced the launch of the F&P Solo Nasal mask in the U.S. for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

What Fisher & Paykel said is the world’s first AutoFit mask, F&P Solo, simplifies setup, enabling users to stretch the mask onto the face and adjust it with one touch.

Medtrade New Product Pavilion Award Winners Chosen
Providers voted for their favorite new items at the show in Dallas.

DALLAS—A brightly colored collection of cloth walker covers took the top award at Medtrade's New Product Pavilion on March 28. 

The Provider's Choice Gold Award went to the Jover Walker Cover by Jover, a new entry into the market. The owners said they developed the cheerful walker accessory to convince senior family members to use their walkers more regularly, and the idea caught on. 

Ki Mobility Introduces Pediatric Sizing for Axiom Seating
Seat cushion widths start at 8 inches; back widths start at 10 inches

STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin—Ki Mobility’s Axiom line of wheelchair seat cushions and backs are now available in pediatric sizes. The new series, Axiom for Kids, takes into account the unique positioning needs of growing children who use wheelchairs, the manufacturer said in a March 11 announcement.

ResMed Launches AirFit F40, Company’s First Minimalist Full-Face Mask
The AirFit F40 provides necessary pressure support in a comfortable, lower-profile full-face mask

SAN DIEGO—ResMed, a provider of digital health and cloud-connected medical devices that transform care for people with sleep apnea and other chronic respiratory diseases, announced the U.S. launch of the AirFit F40, an ultra-compact, full-face mask offering the comfort of smaller masks without sacrificing performance to help improve sleep apnea therapy compliance.

Edgepark Adds Fully Automated Insulin Delivery System to Diabetes Portfolio
Edgepark to distribute Beta Bionics’ new FDA-cleared device for those with Type 1 diabetes six years of age and older

TWINSBURG, Ohio—Edgepark announced it is offering the newly launched Beta Bionics iLet Bionic Pancreas fully automated insulin delivery (AID) system as part of its comprehensive diabetes management solution portfolio. The iLet does not require carbohydrate counting* and fully automates 100% of insulin doses.

Complex Home Medical Devices Most Pressing Health Tech Hazard, Report Says 
ECRI warns of safety risks including patient errors with HME and damaged infusion pumps.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—One of the nation's largest nonprofit patient safety organizations has named challenges for patients and caregivers using medical devices at home as the most pressing health technology safety hazard for 2024. The list also includes multiple concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) and data security.