ATLANTA (July 26, 2022)—If you missed SmartSaver rates for Medtrade East registration, Early Rates are now in effect and offer low prices for the nation’s largest home medical equipment-focused trade show. Unlike in past years, conference passes automatically include access to Ask the Experts. Early Rates are good through Aug. 12.
BURLINGTON, Ontario (July 26, 2022)—VGM Canada has announced the newly-created Canadian HME Woman of the Year Award. Nominations are open now through Aug. 19, 2022.
TROY, Mich. (July 21, 2022)—ComForCare, a franchised provider of in-home caregiving services, has recently been named one of the 2022 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune Magazine. This marks the second consecutive year ComForCare has earned a place on this prestigious list. ComForCare ranked #74 on the list of 100, moving up from their previous position of #94 on last year’s listing.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. & WASHINGTON, DC (July 21, 2022)—The call for nominations is officially open for the annual CellTrak Home Care Aide Scholarship, benefiting aides across the country with scholarships to continue their educational efforts and further their home-based care careers. This year, the scholarship amounts have been doubled, increasing from $500 to $1,000 for 15 deserving aides.
SUNNYVALE, Cali. (July 21, 2022)—Somnoware, a cloud-based platform for enhanced respiratory care management, announced the release of its Fax Intake Module. The Fax Intake Module transforms paper-based faxing into an all-digital experience. The module streamlines the fax intake process with easy-to-use functionality for patient referrals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2022)—A fourth dose of mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 boosts effectiveness to more than 80% in adults over age 50, according to a new study shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (July 19, 2022)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is seeking nominations for the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service to BOC. BOC created the award in honor and remembrance of longtime practitioner, BOC board member and leader James "Jim" Newberry, Jr., BOCP, BOCO, BOCPD, who passed away in 2016.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (July 19, 2022)—CareSmartz360 has announced the launch of all-new custom forms after months of behind-the-scenes development and beta testing.
Custom forms enable users to collect client-specific data and automate processes in minutes without the need for engineering or IT assistance. Users can use the built-in form or create their own client-specific forms using the form builder and advanced features.
WATERLOO, Iowa (July 19, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the third playbook of the year, “VGM Playbook: Emerging Opportunities in DMEPOS.”
This publication contains articles from industry experts on the trends seen as becoming prominent in the near future for durable medical equipment (DME) providers. Opportunities in DME highlighted in this playbook include e-commerce, care in the home, home accessibility, bariatrics and more.
ANKENY, Iowa (July 12, 2022)—Lynette Anderson, a case manager for Colorado’s Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, was named a Community Champion by Mom’s Meals, a provider of medically tailored, ready to heat-and-eat meals, and USAging, the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging.