WASHINGTON (May 7, 2014)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and North Carolina Association for Medical Equipment Services (NCAMES) applauded Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) for putting patients first through her plans to sponsor legislation to fix the broken Medicare audit system.
“Congresswoman Ellmers has recognized an intensifying problem in the home care industry,” said Robert Steedley, president, Barnes Healthcare Services and chairman of the AAHomecare board of director
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WASHINGTON (May 8, 2014)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced at its Washington Legislative Conference that it will be moving forward with its proposal to build and launch a system to track the Medicare audits hurting home care providers.
“Good data informs good decisions,” said Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare.
CARY, N.C. (May 8, 2014)—ACHC announced that it will hold a DMEPOS accreditation workshop at its headquarters in Cary, N.C., on June 24. The workshop will educate health care providers on the requirements needed to achieve and maintain compliance with ACHC DMEPOS standards.
ATLANTA (May 8, 2014)—It may be six months away but software companies are already making their presence known for Medtrade 2014. More than a dozen companies have already purchased space for the nation’s premiere HME trade show, scheduled for Oct. 20-23, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
The themes of efficient operations and smoother billing processes are already gaining traction due to an environment of shrinking reimbursements.
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (May 5, 2014)—Home Care Medical, Inc., one of Wisconsin’s largest providers of home medical equipment, clinical therapies and medical supplies, reached an agreement with Trilogy Health Plan as an in-network provider for its new Medicaid HMO health insurance members in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Trilogy Health Plan provides quality, personal service to all Medicaid HMO members in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine and Waukesha counties.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (April 28, 2014)—In recognition of Lymphedema Awareness month in March, medical compression garment manufacturer Julius Zorn Inc. (Juzo) launched the Keep Moving Movement on Facebook. The goal of the campaign was to raise awareness of the condition and benefits of compression garments. Juzo asked people living with lymphedema to share the inspirational stories of how they keep moving toward a better life with the aid of compression garments.
WATERLOO, Iowa (April 28, 2014)—VGM Group, Inc., has acquired Simply Shops Inc., the nationwide leader in health care retail consulting, and will merge it with VGM Retail to create the leading source of health care and HME-specific retail offerings in the HME and hospital industries.
OLD FORGE, Pa. (April 28, 2014)—Golden Technologies, a manufacturer of power lift and recline chairs, has doubled the capacity of its Pennsylvania Lift Chair distribution center by opening a new warehouse in the Valley Distribution Logistics and Trade Park in Laflin, Pa.
BOZEMAN, Mont. (May 1, 2014)—Comfort Company announced the launch of its new Vicair X-Series line of cushions, which includes four new cushions that are designed to resolve the shortcomings of traditional air cushions. Initial product testing produced success in pressure mapping results, reduced maintenance and increased comfort. The Vicair X-Series became available for sale April 2.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (April 29, 2014)—Available May 14, 2014, the Competitor Bed comes complete with the bed rails, motor, head board and foot board all included in a single convenient box—weighing 40 pounds less than similar beds. The Competitor is easy to assemble, height-adjustable and provides user-friendly controls.
JACKSON, Miss. (May 1, 2014)—Due to the controversial bidding program operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a Mississippi senior citizen cannot access critical oxygen therapy and CPAP supplies, even though she works part-time for a local medical supply company, according to the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare).
BOCA RATON, Fla. (April 30, 2014)—MobileHelp, a leader in mobile personal emergency response system (M-PERS) solutions, announced the launch of a new medication reminder application. Designed to help its customers maintain an independent lifestyle, the new application will provide users with an easy-to-use tool to manage their scheduled medications, in order to avoid missing one, or taking too much of another, either of which can be dangerous and expensive for seniors.
WASHINGTON (April 29, 2014)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced the availability of three new educational videos courtesy of Save My Medical Supplies, its new consumer-focused campaign designed to educate Medicare beneficiaries, their families and care providers about how Medicare reform mistakes are impacting people with serious medical needs.
The short, professionally-produced videos can be viewed at (and shared from) sav
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (April 23, 2014)—Chronic wounds affect 6.5 million patients in the United States. Recognizing the need to create solutions for this population and help improve patient care, Medline Industries, Inc. showcased a number of cutting edge solutions at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring 2014 conference in Orlando, April 23-27.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (April 22, 2014)—A consolidated approach to credentialing was recently implemented by The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) through the successful unification of the organization’s certification and accreditation departments.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 21, 2014)—Compact, lightweight and user‐friendly, Responsive Respiratory’s E Series regulators offer home care providers a new reliable and economical alternative for regulators. RRI’s E Series are available with CGA 870 and CGA 540 connections, barb or DISS outlets, and 0‐8 lpm
and 0‐15 lpm flow ranges.
SAN DIEGO (April 21, 2014)—ResMed has expanded its ultralight, comfortable and award-winning AirFit line of masks with new nasal and full face options.
WASHINGTON (April 23, 2014)—Price scrutiny in the DME industry is intense.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 11, 2014)—LogicMark, LLC, a leader in two-way voice communication, announced its CaretakerSentry personal emergency response system (PERS). The CaretakerSentry provides a complete platform for dealers to offer their customers. The CaretakerSentry will support a standard pendant that is fully supervised, waterproof and has a five-year battery.
WASHINGTON (April18, 2014)—As reported by AAHomecare, Dorena Hyatt of Meyersdale, Pa., has been disabled since the age of 12. “My disability affected my legs and I am no longer able to walk,” said Hyatt. Now 65 years old, she lives alone and maintains her independence by using a power wheelchair.
A component on Hyatt’s chair recently broke, causing the electric unit to hang off the frame.