WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2018)—Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) has released a Congressional sign-on letter to leadership at CMS, HHS and OMB asking for additional relief for the HME community in the proposed ESRD/DMEPOS Rule currently under consideration. The letter is expected to close by Friday, September 28. AAHomecare asd HME providers and other stakeholders to ask their Representatives in the House to join the letter.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 20, 2018)—Bridge Connector, which delivers streamlined integration solutions for health care organizations, announced a partnership with PointClickCare Technologies, a cloud-based software vendor for the long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) industry. Together, the companies expect to accelerate seamless integration in the health care technology industry, solving the critical problem of transferring patient data across disparate systems.
ATLANTA (September 18, 2018)—Medtrade attendees looking for help to compete with Amazon and other online retailers have a new place to go—The eRetail Experience by Health Mobius. There will be two one-hour sessions Tuesday, October 16 (11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.) and Wednesday, October 17 (10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.). All four sessions are free, identical and attendees may select one session.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (September 18, 2018)—Help Unlimited, a locally-owned and operated homecare agency, and Honor, founder of the Honor Care Network, have announced a new partnership.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (September 17, 2018) WHILL, Inc., the company behind next-generation personal electric vehicles (PEVs), announced today that it has completed procurement of $45 million dollars in funding led by investors SBI Investment Co., Ltd., Daiwa PI Partners Co. Ltd., and Daiwa Corporate Investment Co. Ltd (affiliates of Daiwa Securities Group Inc.), and WHIZ Partners, Inc., as well as Endeavor Catalyst and others.
EXETER, Penn. (September 17, 2018)—Pride Mobility Products announces growth in provider retail sales through its in-house support services with CareCredit promotional financing for consumers.
Having one of the mobility industry’s longest partnerships with CareCredit consumer financing for mobility products, Pride has seen an increase in its CareCredit-associated providers’ retail sales.
AMSTERDAM and PARIS (September 14, 2018)—At the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2018 in Paris, France (September 15–19), Royal Philips a provider of health technology, will showcase the company’s growing portfolio of advanced connected care solutions designed to foster effective and efficient care for chronic respiratory and sleep conditions.
SAN DIEGO (September 13, 2018)—ResMed introduced its first minimal-contact full-face CPAP mask, AirFit F30, the latest addition to its AirFit mask portfolio, which helps users reduce facial marks, wear glasses in bed and curl up closer to their bed partner.
AirFit F30 sits below the nasal bridge, preventing top-of-the-nose red marks and irritation, and reducing feelings of claustrophobia for some full-face wearers.
PHOENIX, Ariz. (September 13, 2018)—Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, announces Mark Shaughnessy as the new president and CEO. Shaughnessy transitions into the role previously held by Tim Barone, who spent the last 21-years of his career serving as VMI’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and vice-president of sales. Barone will continue his leadership to VMI as chairman of the board.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 13, 2018)—Essentially Women (EW) has released the schedule for its annual education conference for home medical equipment and mastectomy service providers.
FOCUS: The EW Conference will feature nearly 20 education sessions covering topics such as billing and reimbursement, succession planning, compliance and cyber security, compression therapy, mastectomy fitting, and marketing, to name a few.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (September 10, 2018)—Cure Medical announced that their full line of ready-to-use, 16-inch pre-lubricated Cure Ultra intermittent catheters with Coudé tip are now available in more French sizes for men who self-cath.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 10, 2018)—MK battery has rolled out a newly-designed corporate website. Highlighted features include more user-friendly functionality for product searches, application cross-referencing, dealer lookup and a distribution center locator.
ATLANTA (September 6, 2018)—On January 1, 2019, any willing provider will be able to participate in the Medicare program, regardless of prior bidding “wins” or losses. What should providers do? Educational advisory board (EAB) members at Medtrade will outline all of the options, possible action, and consequences in a new educational track dubbed “The New Competitive Bidding.”
FRESNO, Calif. (September 5, 2018)—Sunrise Medical announces the launch of the new QUICKIE Q700 M SEDEO ERGO, an advanced mid-wheel drive power wheelchair. The Q700 M provides intelligent seating designed for more complex mobility, seating and positioning needs.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (September 6, 2018)—Numotion has partnered with the Sing Me a Story Foundation to help share unique stories of kids served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The MDA has a deep commitment to transform the lives of adults, children and families affected by neuromuscular diseases (muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related diseases).
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 5, 2018)—Industry advocates can now leverage a new platform to educate and activate end-users, family caregivers and their community through People for Quality Care’s e-newsletter. The monthly newsletter features advocacy and lifestyle articles peppered with current opportunities to self-advocate on key legislative initiatives.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 4, 2018)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), a provider of complex rehabilitation seating, mobility and position systems, is increasing the company’s Texas footprint with the acquisition of Seating and Mobility Solutions in Waco. This central Texas addition further strengthens NSM’s growing presence in the state.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (September 4, 2018) – Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has acquired the rehab and home access divisions of Total Respiratory & Rehab, extending its reach and capabilities in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. Total has been in business for more than 12 years, serving thousands of customers across the Midwest as one of the largest regional CRT providers.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (September 3, 2018)—QS/1, a pharmacy management system provider, has been selected to participate in the Surescripts Early Adopter program for the new National Council for Prescription Drug Program’s (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working to implement the standard in early 2020.