WAYNE, N.J., May 16, 2013—Caring for an individual who has trouble staying in an upright seated position can be difficult, and in some cases can cause back strain for the caregiver and injuries to the person needing assistance. Maddak’s new Patient Slide Mobility Device is designed to provide caregivers with an easier, safer way to reseat an individual to the back of a chair for better support.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 16, 2013—National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B DME MAC, will be offering different policy specific sessions at each of four face-to-face seminars on orthotics and prosthetics, glucose supplies, oxygen and power mobility devices. Register at www.ngsmedicareconvention.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 10, 2013—In grandfathering documents posted here (www.dmecompetitivebid.com), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) states: “Non-contract suppliers must provide written notification of their decision whether to be a grandfathered supplier to all of their Medicare beneficiaries who reside in a competitive bidding area (CBA) and are currently renting competitively bid DME or oxygen and oxygen equipment at least 30 business days prior to pro
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 10, 2013—With the July 1 start date of Round 2 right around the corner, the Washington Legislative Conference provides a vital opportunity for providers and manufacturers to talk with federal policy makers about the negative impact of so-called “competitive” bidding and the need for an alternative program.
WATERLOO, Iowa, May 10, 2013— It’s one of the best deals in the home medical equipment industry on so many levels, but quality education is really what the VGM Heartland Conference is all about. The nine tracks of education at the June 10-13 extravaganza have been approved for continuing education units by eight different accrediting bodies:
NRRTS—National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers accepts IACET CEUs for possible consideration.
Flex-OA—the Mobility Shoe from Dr. Comfort—is clinically proven to reduce knee loads. Previous studies performed at the Mayo Clinic found that large loads at the knee contribute to the development of future chronic knee pain commonly associated with osteoarthritis, or OA (Amin A, Luepongsak N, McGibbon CA, LaValley MP, Krebs DE, Felson DT.
SOMERSET, Penn., May 8, 2013—This year marks the 125th anniversary of DeVilbiss Healthcare’s dedication to respiratory care. Founded in 1888, DeVilbiss Healthcare has evolved into a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of respiratory medical products since Dr. Allen DeVilbiss invented the first atomizer.
OXFORD, Miss., May 10, 2013—Essentially Women GPO, the premier purchasing group for women’s healthcare products, hosted their 13th annual conference and trade show, Focus on the Future, in Charleston, S.C., March 17-19. Even in the midst of economic challenges and industry upheaval, this event was well attended.
ATLANTA, Ga., May 9, 2013—Listeners got a taste of HME Voice (season one) late last year, and the VOICE of the industry is back for season two this month, powered by Medtrade Radio and sponsored by Emerge. Hosted by Kevin Gaffney, group show director of Medtrade, and Mike Sperduti, founder of Emerge Sales, the show is designed to bring innovative ideas from industry experts.
ELYRIA, Ohio, May 7, 2013—For the fifth year in a row, Invacare Corporation will be honored for setting the standard for great customer service with the World Class Customer Service Award from Smart Business, a regional management journal with publications in a number of cities including Cleveland, Los Angeles and Houston.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2013—On Tuesday, May 7, AAHomecare will host a webinar in preparation for the upcoming Washington Legislative Conference. The webinar will focus on lobbying training, supporting documents preview, and key issues analysis. If you have not yet met with your Congressional delegation, or you want a refresher on how to talk to someone on Capitol Hill, sign up today. This webinar is free to both AAHomecare members and nonmembers.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2013—The Medicare DMEPOS Market Pricing Program Act of 2013, also known as H.R. 1717, was introduced to the House recently thanks to the bipartisan efforts of Rep. Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga.) and Rep. John Larson (D-Conn). The legislation had 25 original cosponsors—a fantastic start! However, this is just the beginning. Now we all have to work together to get as many additional cosponsors as possible.
BALTIMORE, Md., April 1, 2013—According to Tom Murphy, business writer for the Associated Press, Medicare Advantage customers may not see the drastic benefit cuts or premium hikes next year that insurers have been warning about after all. Health insurers had predicted big, painful changes for many of their Medicare Advantage customers after the federal government said in February that the amount it pays per person for the popular coverage could fall more than 2 percent in 2014.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 3, 2013—The new Folding Crutches from Carex Health Brands are a durable high quality crutch designed for both user conveniences and merchandising efficiency. No more struggling with awkward full length crutches. It quickly folds in half to easily fit under a car seat, dining table or even in an overhead bin.
TORRANCE, Calif., April 23, 2013—Convaid, Inc., a leader in lightweight, compact folding pediatric wheelchairs, was awarded with the 2013 Long-Term Investor Award by the City of Torrance at the 6th Annual Torrance Advantage Awards. It was given to Convaid for their dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County.
ATLANTA, Ga, April 3, 2013—The van Halem Group has hired Jane A. Naig, R.N., CFE, AHFI, to serve as a senior clinical consultant. She is a registered nurse with 30 years of health care industry experience in clinical settings and program integrity. “The current regulatory environment and strict oversight of the industry make the insight of both nurses and auditors critical to our clients,” said Wayne van Halem, founder and president of the group.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2013—AAHomecare is pleased to announce that the association has hired Heather Boyd as its new manager of regulatory affairs. She has over six years of experience with health care policy, focusing on Medicare regulations. She has researched, analyzed and advocated for numerous health care issues, including accountable care organizations, for the American Medical Directors Association, Women in Government and the National Chain Drugstore Association.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 3, 2013—National Government Services, the Jurisdiction B DME MAC, is proud to be hosting three one and a half-day seminars in June and July, 2013. Provider Outreach and Education is excited to offer this incredible opportunity, and NGS encourages suppliers/providers to register for these unique educational experiences.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 26, 2013—The American Association for Homecare and the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES) have reached an agreement to merge their organizations. The combined Association will maintain the AAHomecare name and continue to do business at 1707 L Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, D.C., 20036.
SEWELL, N.J., April 26, 2013—Active Controls LLC announced that it has become an official supplier for the newly merged ATG Rehab/United Seating and Mobility company Numotion. Active Controls' revolutionary ReJoy midline mounting system for powerchair drive controls is now available through Numotion.