OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (September 23, 2016)—The team at Allegiance Group (A/R Allegiance Group) knew their clients were looking to create more sustainable business practices for the health of their patients and their organizations. The private-pay patient billing and collections company went to work to complete interviews, surveys and focus groups to take a look at their own practices. They believe the effort paid off in their re-commitment to focus on purpose.
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LENEXA, Kan. (September 22, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees October 4 at 1 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. EST to discuss how you can improve your billing practices for repairs and replacement parts. Suppliers seeking to compliantly bill and efficiently secure payment from Medicare should attend this event. The webinar is titled “Understanding the Ins and Outs of Billing for Equipment Repairs,” presented by Andrea Stark of Mira Vista.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2016)—In July, CMS proposed new bundled payment models that continue the administration’s progress to shift Medicare payments from rewarding quantity to rewarding quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals and clinicians to deliver better care to patients at a lower cost. These proposed new bundled payment models focus on heart attacks, heart bypass surgery and hip fracture surgery.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (September 22, 2016)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has announced the expansion of its Authorized E-Commerce Retailer Program to online retailers in Canada. The program is geared toward helping online retailers make their business as efficient and successful as possible.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 22, 2016)—VGM Group, Inc., has announced the representatives who will serve on the HME Woman of the Year Honorary Selection Committee.
PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2016)—Sellers Dorsey announced that Darin Gordon has partnered with the firm as a senior strategic advisor. Gordon is the immediate past Medicaid director in Tennessee, where he earned recognition for both his success and longevity in the role, having served for 10 years under governors from both political parties.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 22, 2016)—This month, two vibrant state HME associations will transition leadership after their fall conferences.
The Wisconsin Association of Medical Equipment Services (WAMES) announced that longtime executive director Ann Barrett will be retiring after the organization’s annual conference at the end of September in Delevan, Wisconsin.
ATLANTA (September 21, 2016)—Brightree, a provider of cloud-based software to improve clinical and business performance of post-acute care companies, announced it will host the Brightree Summit on October 31 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
LENEXA, Kan. (September 20, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces that Wilpage Inc. has agreed to license CareTend software for its home medical equipment business.
WATERLOO, Iowa (September 20,2016)—VGM & Associates announced today that the second installment of its series of HME Business Playbooks is available to download.
The playbook, “Analyzing Business Operations,” was developed to assist the HME business owner or supervisor in managing people, processes and technology to foster a more efficiently operated business.
BOISE, Idaho – Bestbath, a leading manufacturer of showers and tubs, recently launched its new 48-inch by 36-inch universal design shower with the modern look of subway tile. Bestbath builds each shower after an order is placed, allowing the design to reflect the specific look and feel desired by the customer. With the modern manufacturing process, Bestbath is streamling the process by allowing custom showers to be shipped in as little as three days.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2016)—The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) today commended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to delay implementation of the Home Health Pre-Claim Review Demonstration to additional states including Florida, which was originally scheduled for October 1.
ATLANTA (September 16, 2016)—Early registration for Medtrade, the nation’s premiere HME trade show, ends at midnight September 24. The show will once again be held in its familiar home at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, from October 31 through November 3.
ATLANTA (September 15, 2016)—Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) is supporting disaster relief efforts in Louisiana, working with its local contacts (particularly in Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes, two of the worst-hit areas) to contribute funding, equipment and other supplies.
COPPELL, Texas (September 15, 2016)—Universal Power Group, a supplier of sealed lead-acid AGM and gel batteries and chargers, has brought on board Bret Tracy as director of business development. Tracy is an industry veteran, having recently launched Vita Mobility Werks, a start-up scooter importer specializing in niche markets. Prior to VMW, Tracy served on the management teams of MK Battery and Pride Mobility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2016)—The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) announced that it has accredited the specialty pharmacy practice model of KloudScript, Inc., a community-led specialty pharmacy care network, in partnership with one of its community pharmacy members, Doc’s Pharmacy. The announcement marks the first time a specialty-at-retail service provider and pharmacy provider have jointly received this industry-leading accreditation.
MILWAUKEE (September 15, 2016)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled a special edition HelpForce Live! webinar for September 19 at 3 p.m. EDT. The webinar, titled “How to Beat Competitive Bidding: Harnessing the Power of ROBO Shoppers,” will help providers increase cash sales by learning more about the habits of shoppers who research products online and come in store to buy.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 15, 2016)—Briggs Healthcare, a post-acute documentation and regulatory solutions company, announced the availability of their latest e-products application, which offers Briggs documentation products in a plug-and-play solution. The form APIs are available for long-term care, homecare, assisted living and hospice, and include Briggs forms in HTML and advanced PDF electronic designs.