New marketing services company blends three VGM business units: VGM Marketing, VGM Events and Hellman, a marketing agency acquired by VGM in 2018.
Under the new “block grant” waiver, the Tennessee Medicaid program will be able to service patients with less federal oversight. CMS approved the waiver for 10 years.
A follow-up to its 2018 effort, the survey helps tabulate the cost of provisioning HME products and services. This new effort aims at understanding how COVID-19 has changed that cost structure.
The extension pushes the previous expiration date from Jan. 8 to Jan. 31 and United noted that it includes oxygen can be delivered without prior authorization.
AAHomecare's Ryan reflects on four-year advocacy effort to change the budget-neutrality cuts that hurt providers and users of oxygen equipment and services in rural areas.
Angela Smalley, Ph.D., BOCPD, COF, brings to the board more than five years’ experience in the O&P profession, as well as knowledge of the latest advancements in medtech.
Move adds additional resources and expertise to Numotion's medical supplies business, which offers catheters, incontinence, ostomy, and advanced wound care products.
Buy brings tools and systems used to manage, store and disseminate key corporate communications and information to the member service group's portfolio.
Association suggested various alterations to the proposed rule released in November, including how rates for former CBAs and non-rural non-CBAs should be calculated.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2020
House and Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass the second relief package of the year, which includes two key HME industry provisions.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2020
U.S. Attorney’s suit alleged that the national provider continued to bill for non-invasive ventilators when it did not know if beneficiaries were using the devices.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2020
National CRT provider will become the first U.S. distribution partner for solution that combines multiple sensors and cloud-based technology to bring new functionality, control and safety to power chairs.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2020
The April 12-14 event has shifted to July 12-14; it will still be hosted at the Phoenix, Ariz. Convention Center.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 21, 2020
The association is urging HME stakeholders to tell their Senators this week to extend the pause the CARES Act placed on Medicare’s longstanding 2 percent sequestration cut.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 17, 2020
Golden Bridge awards accrediting organization for the new services and modifications is made to help HME providers maintain Medicare accreditation during the public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 17, 2020
Organization is calling on providers to contact their governors to ensure that their states make HME businesses a priority for COVID-19 vaccine and PPE distribution.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 17, 2020
While there are some slight ups and downs, analysis from AAHomecare shows next year’s DMEPOS fee schedule aligns with expectations and reflects the changes made due to COVID-19.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 17, 2020
Philips took a data-backed design approach to the silicone pillows by designing them using 3D fascial scan data.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2020
Using UVC to kill COVID-19, the mask offers a lower-cost alternative to help healthcare workers decontaminate N95 masks for reuse.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2020
The high-performance, ultra-lightweight rigid wheelchairs put an emphasis on efficient motion but also pack some user-inspired features.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2020
Providers urged to call on GOP Senators to extend the pause on 2% sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2020
Focusing on data, this edition of VGM’s HME Playbook examines key tools and methods providers can use to leverage their businesses’ data.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2020
PAM’s implementation of WellSky will see the integration of RCM and EHR at long-term care, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient clinics throughout the United States.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2020
H.R. 8840 would continue pausing 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the public health emergency. The curs are currently slated to resume Dec. 31.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2020
The acquisition will expand Numotion’s presence in Texas with what is now its eighth branch in the Lone Star State.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2020