Application for Medicare funding progresses
An application for a new reimbursement code for bidirectional thermal fuses was submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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New ISO standard published
The long-awaited ISO standard for fire-activated oxygen shut-off devices for use during oxygen therapy is currently at publication phase.
Study supports economic case for reimbursement
A new report published in the Journal of Burn Care and Research has provided fresh evidence for the economic viability of reimbursing thermal fuses.
Support for action on home oxygen fires grows
Organizations representing the homecare industry and the political establishment have shown interest in the issue of home oxygen fires with briefings from AAHomecare and Governors.
Arizona event unites fire safety leads behind cause
The International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) annual Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference focuses on education and training for the fire services.
More states seek to follow Medicaid moves
There is growing interest in reimbursement for thermal fuses from fire safety specialists in the States following the decisions by Iowa and Washington Medicaid.