BUFORD, Ga. (Oct. 14, 2013)—Progressive Medical Concepts, a medical supplies and equipment supplier, has opened a new web store.
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BROOKFIELD, Wis. (Oct. 11, 2013)—RF Technologies, a provider of RFID health care safety and security solutions, has released a resident safety solution that combines fall management and wireless nurse call for added safety and simplified care.
SPIRIT LAKE, Ind. (Oct. 15, 2013)—Brownmed recently introduced a new line of vibration therapy products under the Intellinetix brand. The first product in this line, Step Sensor is a dynamic, low profile solution for gait abnormality associated with age, drop foot and other conditions.
NORTHVALE, N.J. (Oct. 16, 2013)—Orthofeet, a leader in premium therapeutic footwear, introduced its newest Performance footwear collection at Medtrade this month with the help of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin. Hundreds of HME and DME providers waited in line to meet Griffin, an athlete recognized for his mobility and performance on the field.
Advanced Seating will systematically address common positioning challenges of the pelvis, trunk, lower extremities, upper extremities and the head. Positioning strategies, including primary seating surfaces and secondary supports, will be presented in a functional context. Case studies will be used throughout and audience participation is encouraged.
The A/R Manager’s Guide to Surviving the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Reimbursement Reductions
Are you a DME owner or operation and revenue cycle manager looking for solutions in dealing with cash collections? Like most health care organizations and providers you are probably becoming increasingly aware of the growing problem of unpaid patient balances and the need to prepare now for the impact of Medicare Reimbursement cuts and the Affordable Care Act changes.
Freeport Home Medical Equipment (FHME) was awarded accreditation by The Joint Commission’s Home Care Accreditation Program and earned their coveted Gold Seal of Approval® for health care quality and safety. Receiving this designation demonstrates that FHME is committed to providing the best care to their patients, staff, and the communities they serve.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2013)—Reduced reimbursements and time-consuming audits are a prevalent hindrance to increased profits in the HME industry. Add to these the recent increase in market consolidation and the challenges of competitive bidding; it becomes even more difficult to effectively scale growth.
HALIFAX, Va. (Oct. 8, 2013)—Wayne E. Stanfield, vice president of provider relations for the American Association for Homecare and former president and CEO of the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES), formally announced his retirement from his position at AAHomecare and the national stage effective November 15, 2013.
LENEXA, Kan. (Oct. 7, 2013)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced that it plans to build the preeminent business management solution for home medical equipment (HME), home infusion, specialty pharmacy and home health providers by investing heavily in the CPR+ platform. The investment will combine the most powerful features from each of the Mediware products, along with a seamless data conversion utility.
ATLANTA (Oct. 7, 2013) – Brightree LLC, provider of cloud-based clinical, billing and business management software solutions for the post-acute care industry, announced the release of two new Brightree Connect solutions that streamline home medical equipment (HME) resupply ordering, increase patient connect rates due to contact preference management capabilities and improve overall revenue by maximizing order potential.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2013)—Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips, welcomed providers to its interactive booth at Medtrade 2013. Philips offered providers a first-hand look at its programs to help diagnose, manage and treat chronic conditions, including sleep apnea and respiratory diseases.
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (Oct. 8, 2013)—For the first time, the seniors 65 years of age and older are now the largest in terms of size and percent of the U.S. population. Given recent reimbursement changes impacting the HME landscape and Baby Boomers outspending other generations by an estimated $400 billion each year on consumer goods and services, it’s critical to provide functional, consumer-friendly options that still promote individuality.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2013)—Attendees packed the AAHomecare Legislative Update at the Orange County Convention Center to kick off day one of Medtrade in Orlando, Fla. On Tuesday, Oct 8. With new leadership and renewed resolve, AAHomecare leaders talked about the challenges ahead.
On Oct. 17, the DME Provider Outreach and Education team will host a full day of Medicare education at the Mega Workshop. One registration fee of $125 allows you to choose up to five different DME topics that best fit your needs. All workshop materials, continental breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee.
MAMES 2013 Fall Conference & Pre Conference Rehab, Respiratory and Home Modification Programs
When: October 23 - 25, 2013
Where: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, Minnesota 55089
Contact:
Rose Schafhauser
info@mames.com
Click here to register for this event!
WALTHAM, Mass. (Oct. 7, 2013)—Despite all the advances in medicine, there is often not an effective solution for chronic intractable pain. People with diabetes who suffer from a condition called PDN (painful diabetic neuropathy) may be so uncomfortable that they can't perform normal day-to-day activities or fall asleep at night. When they finally do get to sleep, the pain often wakes them.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 10, 2013)—Who are the new DME payers, and how can you get paid by them? According to Mary Ellen Conway, president of the Capital Healthcare Group, Bethesda, Md., there are ways to provide products to Medicare beneficiaries even if you did not win a competitive bidding contract.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 1, 2013)—Drive Medical announced the newly redesigned Trident power wheelchair. The Trident’s unique shroudless design gives the chair a clean, modern look and shows off its durable, ultra-strong frame. The Trident’s extra-large, front-mounted drive wheel gives the chair maximum stability and provides ideal performance over outdoor obstacles. The Trident is also great indoors, navigating tight, enclosed spaces with ease.
LAKE WALES, Fla. (October 1, 2013)—Developers of sleep therapy solutions, 3B, announced the launch of iCode Connect, a cloud-based information management system that makes transferring sleep reports seamless. iCode Connect integrates with 3B’s free smartphone app, a first-of-its-kind app that decodes and sends sleep reports with the snap of a photo.