New alignment with some of the largest HME providers, as well as AAHomecare and VGM, will help drive the adoption of e-prescribing for home medical equipment.
The National CRT provider has Acquired Austin Wheelchair Company, which has grown from a custom wheelchair company to a multi-line HME provider.
Agency will take measures to ensure access to healthcare, including DME, for beneficiaries in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Jazzy EVO 613 and EVO 613Li aim to push boundaries for the power mobility category by incorporating a variety of performance and comfort features.
The discontinuation of the CPAP units comes after material shortages and move to focus on oxygen equipment production.
An alert from the agency tells Medicare patients to contact suppliers, but AAHomecare and VGM Government Relations both point out that the announcement’s phrasing will cause difficulties for sleep providers.
The Aug. 18-19 event was in-person with masks and social distancing encouraged, and saw the debut of the inaugural Tart Advocacy & Leadership Award.
Association calling for industry advocates to register for the Sept. 29 virtual lobbying event now so that there is plenty of time to slate video meetings with lawmakers and staff.
Scheduled for a Sept. 7 opening, the facility will ultimately employ 40 people serving customers in the heavily populated northeastern U.S. corridor.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 26, 2021
The company’s next-generation PAP device includes new features such as Personal Therapy Assistant and Care Check-In to provide tailored guidance to PAP users.
The newest model of the thermal shut-off device provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking or being around open flames while receiving oxygen.
Ashlie White, Kelly Gies, Megan Smith and Heidi McGlade are in the running for their career contributions in serving their patients, communities, businesses, and the O&P industry.
Post-acute reimbursement services company makes the list for the first time after posting three-year revenue gains of 112%.
HME association and other ostomy stakeholders release a new whitepaper aimed at educating payers on why they must protect reimbursement for ostomy supplies.
For the second time in a row, the multi-line DME manufacturer makes the list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.
The new locations — a mix of new members and an expansion of another member — bring the network of Canadian HME providers closer to its goal of 100 sites.
National CRT and accessibility provider will help non-profit group install milestone ramp for a beneficiary in Indiana and is helping the organization reach a donation milestone, as well.
The rear-wheel-drive chair offers a compact base to and other features to increase maneuverability and stability while also giving users performance and easy set-up, customization options.
Like last year’s Washington conference, the Sept. 29 lobbying effort will connect providers with lawmakers and legislative staff using a virtual meeting platform.
The association has added The Nickles Group to its team of lobbying consultants. The firm brought on the former health policy director for the Senate Finance Committee, Brett Baker.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2021
After permanently ending the application of bid pricing to CRT accessories, CMS provides estimates of the positive impact for suppliers in its final rule.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2021
The new legislation removes sales tax of all retail transactions of breast pumps and related items starting Jan. 1, 2022.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2021
The deadline for manufacturers and service providers to enter the eighth annual, provider-judged award program is Aug. 27.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2021
After last week’s Medicaid gains in Massachusetts, AAHomecare, state associations and stakeholders pursue additional relief for HME providers in more states via the American Rescue Plan Act.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
After extending a temporary suspension of any cuts until Sept. 30, CMS has released a final rule stating it will permanently stop applying bid-derived pricing to manual CRT accessory reimbursement.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021