AKRON, Ohio—ACU-Serve, a provider of health care solutions, announced its recent acquisition of Beyond HME, located in Siesta Key, Florida. ACU-Serve said this move signals a significant step forward as it expands its footprint in the health care industry and aims to enhance its service offerings.

The acquisition of Beyond HME, known for its resupply services, aligns with ACU-Serve's commitment to delivering comprehensive and high-quality health care solutions to its clients.

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates and Rhythm Healthcare have recently executed a vendor partner agreement. This agreement provides the VGM membership community access to the Rhythm Healthcare portfolio of products, including respiratory solutions, bent metal and mobility products.

TAMPA, Florida—InnovAge Holding Corp., a provider of comprehensive health care programs to dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) launched a new center in Tampa, its first in the state of Florida.

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—RedSail Technologies, a provider of innovative solutions for pharmacies, announced its strategic partnership with Storbie, a prominent New Zealand-based website platform, to introduce RedSail Websites—a website solution tailored specifically for community pharmacies.

By Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker

Billy Abbott, a retired Army medic, wakes at 6 a.m. every morning, steps on the bathroom scale, and uses a cuff to take his blood pressure.

DALLAS – Pride and Quantum are again offering continuing education units (CEUs) at Medtrade 2024 which will be hosted in Dallas March 26-28.

The program is comprised of three consecutive classes on Wed, March 27. Alexandra Chesney, OTR, ATP/SMS will lead the session, which will cost $50.

LAS VEGAS—Vanna Medical Vans of West Fargo, North Dakota recently joined a growing list of first-time exhibitors aiming to test the home medical equipment (HME) waters at Medtrade.  

With a booth large enough to show off its mobile medical unit (MMU) van, Ben Gleason, cofounder and CEO will be at Medtrade to discuss possibilities with HME providers. Vanna began as a manufacturer of camper vans, designed to be fully off-grid and operational in all four seasons.

DALLAS – The United States Medical Compression Alliance (USMCA) is working with Medtrade to offer additional information about the Lymphedema Treatment Act and what it means for the home medical equipment (HME) industry. USMCA represents the five main compression manufacturers: medi USA, Essity (parent company of the Jobst brand), Juzo, Lohmann & Rauscher and Sigvaris.

DALLAS—Medtrade attendees looking for technology solutions now have a new option on the Medtrade 2024 Expo floor. The Technology Stage (back right of the show floor) will feature 30-minute interactive presentations to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of various tech solutions. Tech-related exhibitors will provide live, half-hour presentations designed to inform and educate.

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced it will launch its "WHY Campaign" at Medtrade. The campaign, centered around the question "What's your WHY for being in the HME Industry?", aims to celebrate the passion and dedication of the home medical equipment (HME) community while highlighting the value of HME and the importance of membership in AAHomecare to enhance advocacy efforts.