MIAMI (October 13, 2022)—A Unites States’ federal district judge has sentenced 56-year-old Ariel Madero Paez to 55 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for submitting more than $2.2 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare.
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WATERLOO, Iowa (October 13, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the final playbook of 2022, “VGM Playbook: Business Planning and Leadership.”
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (October 7, 2022)—A durable medical equipment business owner from Jackson, Missouri was sentenced to 30 months in prison for health care fraud and ordered to repay $7.5 million.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 7, 2022)—Nina Bondre has been selected as the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year. Orthotic Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) presented the award to Bondre during the AOPA National Assembly in the OPGA booth on Thursday, Sept. 29.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 4, 2022)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Nov. 6, 2022, is the last day that the National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) will process Medicare enrollment applications for durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthothics (DMPOS) suppliers.
DALLAS (September 27, 2022)—The much-anticipated Medtrade 2023 is on the calendar for March 28-30 in Dallas, Texas.
In collaboration with the Educational Advisory Board (EAB), the official call for speakers is in effect-complete with a relatively new format for educational programs covering a wide range of topics.
Elements of the new format:
FRESNO, Calif. (September 27, 2022)—BFlow Solutions recently welcomed Paul Maszy, MBA as chief technology officer. Maszy brings a wealth of knowledge and technology leadership to the table, the company said in a press release.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 22, 2022)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) board of directors approved the appointment of Nick Bush to a board of directors at large seat for the 2022-2023 board class. Bush is the director of business development with Direct Supply Brands and brings more than 15 years of experience in the health care industry. In his current role, Bush is focused on leveraging technology to help providers improve care, efficiency and outcomes in health care.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (September 20, 2022)—DMEscripts LLC, an industry-owned e-prescribing platform that digitally connects a national network of medical prescribers with durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers, announced the addition of John Brady as chief executive officer and Frank Schools as chief financial officer.
In August, Integrated Home Care Services, Inc., an independent administrator of home health, durable medical equipment (DME) and home infusion benefits, announced a new CEO, Christopher Bradbury. Bradbury succeeded Jorge Pereda, co-founder.
ARLINGTON, Va. (September 8, 2022)—Has your company provided durable medical equipment (DME) and services during a natural disaster? The DME Community Emergency Response Group is conducting a survey on your costs.
FRESNO, Calif. (September 8, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a global provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed two strategic acquisitions in Europe in 2022—The Helping Hand Company based in the UK and Now Tech based in Hungary—continuing its strong pursuit for strategic improvements and growth.
ST. LOUIS (September 6, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) has entered into a partnership agreement for the distribution of Boost Oxygen products into the homecare market.
Founded in 2007, Boost Oxygen is a non‐prescription respiratory support product at an accessible price point for consumers. Boost provides 95% pure supplemental oxygen in a convenient, lightweight, easy‐to‐use canister.
ELYRIA, Ohio (September 2, 2022)—Invacare Corporation has announced changes to its senior management team and board of directors to advance its previously announced business transformation initiatives, address supply chain challenges and strengthen its financial performance. Geoffrey P.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 30, 2022)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on various aspects of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is submitting comments for the request for information, due on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The association is asking industry stakeholders to add their comments to ensure better oversight of these plans and maintain strong access for home medical equipment (HME) suppliers.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—The Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) is excited to announce the four finalists nominated for the 2022 Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Woman of the Year Award.
The finalists are:
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 25, 2022)—Essentially Women (EW), a division of VGM & Associates, has announced Lily, a new mother-baby program designed to help members grow their business in this fast-growing area of the women’s care industry.
Named after the flower associated with femininity, love and motherhood, Lily is focused on helping members support mothers and babies in every aspect, from pregnancy to new mom and beyond.
LAS VEGAS (August )—ATLAS Enterprise Software has launched a new app to increase efficiency and patient access for home medical equipment (HME) and mobility providers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 19, 2022)—As part of its ongoing efforts to increase access to care and to reduce unnecessary administrative burden for stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be discontinuing the use of Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Information Forms (DIFs) for claims with dates of service on or after Jan. 1, 2023.
MIRAMAR, Fla. (August 16, 2022)—Integrated Home Care Services, Inc., an independent administrator of home health, durable medical equipment and home infusion benefits, has chosen Christopher Bradbury as the company's new CEO, effective August 15. Bradbury succeeds Jorge Pereda, co-founder, who held the role since IHCS's inception and will now assume a new role as chairman of the board.
ARLINGTON, Va. (August 11, 2022)—In October, AAHomecare will host the first meeting of its newly formed Diabetes Council in Arlington, Virginia for key leaders in the diabetes market. The board of directors voted in July to establish this new council to meet the needs of member providers in this space.