CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 14, 2016)—Compass Health Brands is pleased to announce they have partnered with Brightree, a provider of cloud-based clinical, business management and billing software for the post-acute care industry, as an integrated electronic purchasing partner. DME/HME dealers can now streamline their workflow by ordering equipment and supplies from Compass Health Brands directly through the Brightree Integrated ePurchasing platform.
HomeCare News
ATLANTA (October 14, 2016)—Judges for the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare magazine, have named the top eight products particularly well suited for retailing/caretailing.
MEDIA, Penn. (October 13, 2016)—Apacheta Corporation, a mobile business solutions provider, recognized the strength of its two-year relationship with Brightree, a provider of cloud-based clinical, business management and billing software solutions for the post-acute care industry.
LOS ANGELES (October 13, 2016)—The BOUNDER Plus H-Frame power wheelchair provides high performance and off-road capability. The standard Super Torque 3 motors deliver top speeds as fast as 11.6 mph. ATV style 14”x5.40 low pressure tires and powerful ST4 motors installed with the optional off-road package provide excellent all-terrain performance. The optional Independent Drive Wheel Suspension improves ride quality and maintains traction on uneven surfaces.
LENEXA, Kan. (October 13, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss what is necessary to appropriately document and bill for new oxygen capped rental patients. The webinar is entitled “Starting a New Oxygen Capped Rental: Best practices to safeguard your revenue,” presented by Andrea Stark, of Mira Vista.
INDIANPOLIS (October 13, 2016)—Cryogenic Solutions, LLC, acquired Inventory Solutions, Inc. a national supplier of refurbished respiratory products to the home medical equipment (HME) industry.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 12, 2016)—Contour Products gives buyers a reason to show up at Medtrade in Atlanta this year with the launch of two new innovative CPAP pillows. Retailers carrying CPAP product lines are realizing profit, as more than 18 million Americans currently suffer from sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and this number is on the rise.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 12, 2016)—Compass Health Brands announced the acquisition of the Professional Medical Imports Division (PMI) and the ProBasics brand from Invacare Corporation. ProBasics, a line of durable medical equipment (DME), has long been Invacare’s value brand for home medical equipment (HME) providers who are seeking quality DME products at a price that supports today’s reimbursement environment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 12, 2016)—David J. Totaro, chairman of the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care (PMHC), issued the following statement today in response to a recent call by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning improved program integrity in personal care services:
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (October 12, 2016)—AVID a new division of Merits Health Products Inc., is excited to announce the official launch of their first complex rehab power chair the Vector.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 11, 2016)—The names of the finalists for the inaugural HME Woman of the Year award have officially been released. Out of 37 candidates, four have been selected to travel to Atlanta for a special award presentation to kick off Medtrade.
LENEXA, Kan. (October 12, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces the CareTend Anywhere mobile application will be showcased for the first time at the annual Medtrade fall conference, October 31—November 3 in Atlanta, Georgia. The CareTend Anywhere functionality allows customers to access Mediware’s CareTend software application from any location, regardless of the device they are using.
ATLANTA (October 11, 2016)—Linde Healthcare has introduced a unique therapeutic oxygen cylinder to the United States’ health care market that enhances patient safety while providing a higher efficiency and cost effective oxygen delivery system than other systems in the market today.
NEWTOWN, Conn. (October 10, 2016)—O2 Concepts announced an expansion of its sales team in the United States with the hire of Ken Abriola as vice president of domestic sales and the promotion of John Lewis to national sales director.
OLD FORGE, Penn. (October 7, 2016)—Golden Technologies announced that they will sponsor an exclusive presentation by Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, during the upcoming Medtrade show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Phibbs will present in Room C111 at 4 p.m. Monday, October 31.
EXETER, Penn. (October 7, 2016)—Pride Mobility Products announced the beginning of manufacturing in its wholly owned, vertically integrated lift chair manufacturing plant in Pontotoc, Mississippi.
The Pride Mississippi plant is dedicated to producing high quality lift chairs using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, quality-control processes and local craftsmen.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (October 6, 2016)—CareLinx, an online caregiver marketplace, today announced it is partnering with CareAcademy.com, an online learning service for in-home caregivers, to provide professional courses and certification for 150,000 caregivers who are on the CareLinx platform. The partnership establishes a resource destination to enhance caregivers’ ability to improve homecare and quality of life for seniors.
CAMDEN, Del. (October 6, 2016)—SeoSamba's customer, Senior Care Authority, a nationwide, fast-growing franchise providing senior placement services and eldercare consulting, is now listed in the Top 50 "Best of Best" Low Cost Franchises by Franchise Business Review.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 6, 2016)—In honor of an innovative and dedicated champion of the HME community, the Homecare Champion Award presented each year at the Stand Up for Homecare reception will now be named the Van Miller Homecare Champion Award. This honor, which is presented for outstanding HME service, is being renamed to reflect the characteristics of HME visionary Van G. Miller, past CEO and founder of the VGM Group, Inc.