HomeCare News

BOSTON (Feb. 11, 2014)—Better Rest Solutions (BRS), the creator of the SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaning and Sanitizing Machine, announced a strategic partnership with EasyBreathe.com, a supplier of high quality sleep apnea products to customers throughout the United States. Since its introduction in 2012, the SoClean 2 has become a top-rated product among CPAP users, and now it will be easier than ever for U.S.

LENEXA, Kan. (Feb. 11, 2014)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., announced its partnership with Jaysec Technologies. This partnership offers a game-changing solution to HME providers by directly integrating Mediware products with Jaysec solutions to provide electronic referrals without having to manually input orders.

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Feb. 17, 2014)—FirstLight HomeCare, a provider of non-medical, in-home care, has been named as a Top 50 Franchise in the 2014 Franchise Satisfaction Awards. The Franchise Business Review hosts the awards, which are an annual ranking of franchise companies based on their level of franchisee satisfaction. FirstLight HomeCare appeared at number 12 on the list of companies with 100-249 locations (mid-size).

March 10, 2014 - March 12, 2014 Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nev. medtrade.com Homecare works for patients. Medtrade works for you. Medtrade Spring is the second largest (Medtrade is the largest) tradeshow in the U.S. focused exclusively on the home medical equipment market.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Feb. 12, 2014)—Last week, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) welcomed Carrie Green to the BOC staff as marketing manager. Green is responsible for developing and implementing BOC’s marketing strategy to improve communication with stakeholders and uphold customer satisfaction.

CARY, N.C.(Feb. 10, 2014)—ACHC announced that its first DMEPOS accreditation workshop of 2014 will be held at the Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 10. This workshop is designed to educate health care providers on the requirements needed to achieve and maintain compliance with ACHC DMEPOS standards.

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February 20, 2014 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EST Cost: AAHomecare Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $129.00 The OIG has stressed the importance of compliance programs for HME companies by issuing guidance on how the programs should be structured and implemented.

SOMERSET, Pa. (Feb. 14, 2014)—DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced the Innova Full Face Mask, the latest addition to its line of Sleep interfaces. The Innova mask, now offered in both Nasal and Full Face options, features the patented AIRºgel cushion for maximum comfort and minimum weight. The AIRºgel cushion with Advanced Cushion Technology protects the patient’s face from irritation and pressure.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Feb. 17, 2014)—Therafirm, a brand of Knit-Rite, Inc., has announced plans to launch Ease by Therafirm—a more affordable premium gradient compression product line. Extensive research, development and testing have led to a new, innovative product that meets consumer and doctor demands regarding ease of use, medically correct compression, affordability and comfort.

KENT, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2014)—Home medical devices require electricity to perform as they should; therefore, power outages can be detrimental to those depending on such equipment. With this in mind, Sea-Tac Electric founder Tom Hargreaves has launched a campaign to emphasize the importance of backup generators for patients relying on home medical equipment. Hargreaves stated, "Power outages are frustrating for everyone. An outage can bring entire cities to a standstill.

ATLANTA (Feb. 5, 2014)—GF Health Products has reported that in case of an emergency evacuation, Basic American Medical Products Zenith Long-Term Care Bed conforms to UL standards for use as an approved resident transport. It passes over a threshold as required by IEC 601-2-38, even in the lowest position.

WASHINGTON (Feb. 14, 2014)—Today's issue of The Hill, a Washington, D.C., newspaper widely read by politicians, features an Op Ed by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.). The congresswoman pulls no punches as she describes the serious ways that CMS has mismanaged the Medicare bidding program. "...CMS believes the system is working.

OWINGS MILLS, Md.(Feb. 3, 2014)—In a joint effort to deliver a unique certification opportunity to Medtrade attendees, an introductory workshop for the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification exam will be presented by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) and The MED Group at Medtrade Spring in March 2014.

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Feb. 3, 2014)—Jeff Goebel has joined FirstLight HomeCare as director of business development and team support for franchise owners throughout 14 states. Goebel will provide experience-based business support to FirstLight HomeCare franchise owners. He is a dedicated business coach and subject-matter expert who will be a front-line operations resource.

MOORPARK, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2014)—ForaCare, Inc. announced the launch of FORA Test N’GO—an advanced blood glucose monitoring system. Using its Bluetooth connectivity, the FORA Test N’GO wirelessly transmits blood glucose readings to the iFORA App on the patients’ smartphone. The test results are then seamlessly uploaded ForaCare’s TeleHealth cloud server, allowing caregivers instant access to view patient data from anywhere.

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (Feb. 3, 2014)—Medline Industries, Inc., the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, announced that it has acquired Professional Hospital Supply (PHS) and all related facilities to complement its highly successful and fast-growing business. PHS is a privately held leading distributor of medical and surgical supplies, including sterile procedure trays and will continue to operate in Temecula, Calif.

ANDOVER, Mass. (Feb. 4, 2014)—Royal Philips announced the appointment of Brent Shafer as chief executive officer of Philips North America, the company’s single largest market. In his new role, Mr. Shafer will be responsible for strengthening Philips’ culture of entrepreneurship and growing revenue and market share in the United States and Canada. He will succeed Greg Sebasky, who retired from Philips Feb. 3, and he will report directly to Royal Philips’ CEO, Frans van Houten. Mr.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2014)—A new app from SIGVARIS goes beneath the skin’s surface to help explain the circulatory system and leg health conditions to patients in an illustrative way that is easy to understand. Traveling deep into the circulatory system, the free SIGVARIS app highlights how the circulatory system works.