Finding the balance between cost efficiency & quality care
HME
The report provides an analysis of national & state-level patient trends, utilization patterns & market dynamics across home health, hospice & skilled nursing.
ATLANTA—More than 55% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, and enrollment in preferred provider organization plans rose nearly 20% between 2023 and 2024, according to a new report out from Trella Health.
The new property will be located in Dickinson & is set to open later in 2025
DICKINSON, North Dakota—Sanford Health Equip, a provider of home health accessories and medical equipment, announced it is opening a new location in Dickinson, North Dakota.
How home medical equipment & in-home providers can align with Medicare Advantage priorities
How the 21-year old company CARES for its community
The new rule includes new policies regarding rate-setting methodologies, bid limits & payment changes for continuous glucose monitors
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released a proposed rule on home health and durable medical equipment (DME) that includes new provisions for the next implementation of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), the American Association for Homecare (AAHomeCare) shared in an email with its members.
The executive director will serve as the face of the organization & its role in the HME industry
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—The Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association (ADMEA) is now accepting applications for the role of executive director. ADMEA said this is a leadership opportunity for an individual with a passion for health care, industry advocacy and association management.
Big impact for small patients
Selling Smart in Uncertain Times
The solution is specially designed for durable medical equipment & home medical equipment providers
BOSTON, Massachusetts—GenHealth.ai announced the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automation solution specially designed for durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) providers, helping relieve the burden of complex workflows such as medical order intake, eligibility verification and prior authorizations.
The Best Company Culture award celebrates organizations that foster an atmosphere of inclusion, growth & advancemen
DALLAS—Integrity, LLC (Integrity), an independent distributors of life, health and wealth products, announced it has been awarded "Best Company Culture" from Comparably, a workforce surveyor and employee sentiment platform that compiles data from more than 70,000 public and private companies. Other prominent Best Company Culture award winners include Adobe, TopGolf, In-N-Out Burger, Workday and others.
HME organization joined Advamed & others in letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jameison Greer over global tariffs
WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has joined a group of organizations urging an exemption from tariffs for medical and dental supplies, equipment and devices, citing concerns about increased costs resulting in supply chain disruptions.
Organization points out home medical equipment advances at the federal, state and community level.
ARLINGTON, Virginia—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has released a new report showcasing a year of strategic advocacy, innovative tools and community-driven progress.
Conquering a new frontier
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offered resources & flexibilities to Southern California residents in response to recent wildfires
WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is making additional resources and flexibilities available in response to the w
Annual list of potential dangers calls out homecare devices, AI, infusion lines, more
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Massachusetts–ECRI has come out with its annual list of the worst health-related technology hazards and several related to homecare are at the forefront, led by the risks of artifical intelligence (AI)-enabled health tech.
A call for all hands on deck to secure a better 2025 for the HME industry
The Vent 360+ solution offers users & HME providers care coordination & enhanced patient outcomes
LIVINGSTON, Tennessee & WHITMORE LAKE, Michigan—Encore Healthcare, a software company specializing in home medical equipment (HME) management, announced a partnership with Trace Medical, a ventilator rentals company, to launch the “Vent360+,” a solution aiming to simplify and streamline the provision of ventilator services for HME providers.
The reference platform includes biosensing capabilities & aims to help device manufacturers bring "Wear OS" smartwatches to the market
IRVINE, California—Masimo, a medical innovation company, announced its partnership with Google to develop a new reference platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) building Google’s “Wear OS” smartwatches. The partnership will incorporate Masimo’s biosensing technologies and standardized smartwatch devices using the Masimo reference platform, enabling OEMs to build and bring Wear OS smartwatches to the market.