A New ResMed study outpaces previous estimates and says that the number should reach an estimated 592 million by 2050 if current risk factor trends continue.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 08, 2022
VGM Government Relations is surveying providers on expenses incurred from natural disasters to show CMS true costs DME suppliers incur and make reimbursement recommendations.
SVP and General Manager Geoffrey Purtill will lead the company as Matthew Monaghan has exited his roles as the DME maker’s chairman, president and CEO.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2022
The association will accept nominations for the 2022 Van Miller Homecare Champion through Sept. 23, with winners to be honored at the Standup for Homecare reception during Medtrade East.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2022
NCART reminds mobility stakeholders and providers that they have until Sept. 14 to submit public comments urging CMS to reimburse power seat elevation systems for power wheelchairs.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2022
Not related to the PE-PUR foam recall that began in 2021, this week's recall impacts 386 BiPAP devices sold in the United States in 2020 and 2021.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2022
The Lily mother-baby program offers various resources designed to help providers grow their businesses serving this fast-growing women’s care niche.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2022
Certification validates that vendors providing products and services to ACHC-accredited organizations meet the requirements of some or all relevant ACHC Standards.
Post-mastectomy prostheses maker will co-host the first educational track on post-mastectomy care in 10 years at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s Sept. 28-Oct.1 Assembly.
While it is likely that HHS will extend the PHE for another 90 days after it expires on Oct. 15, the agency has released guidance on preparing for the end of the PHE, including guidelines for DMEPOS suppliers.
App lets HME and CRT clinicians and care professionals use ATLAS Enterprise Software when Internet access is unavailable or limited.
Adrienne Hill, CPO, Maggie Baumer, Manisha Bhasker and Nina Bondre are in the running for their career contributions in serving their patients, communities, businesses, and the O&P industry.
Aimed at representatives from payers, attendees of the inaugural event will learn from home and specialty infusion experts and executives about current and future opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
The New Next-Gen X-PLOR portable oxygen concentrator offers a variety of features and Bluetooth connectivity, while the app lets users monitor and manage their device and usage.
ECS founder Sarah Hanna will come on board as vice president of Consulting Services at ACU-Serve Corp.
The fully featured tilt-in-space chair maintains design elements of the company’s Focus CR, such as sealed inset roller bearings and patented Dual Path tilt technology.
The annual event will be held on Oct. 12 in Hoover, Ala., with registration opening on or near Aug. 29.
The Oct 5-7 event in Welch, Minn. features three days of educational sessions, a vendor exhibit hall, and multiple networking opportunities.
Registration is currently underway, and the association is urging providers to register right away so that they can prepare for training and the actual meetings with lawmakers and staff.
A public comment period is open until Sept. 14, and HME advocates are urging all members of the industry, and particularly CRT stakeholders, to submit. Notably, the reconsideration does not include power standing systems.
RGK offers made-to-measure manual wheelchairs based on dozens of measurements taken down to the millimeter, as well as a team approach to seating.
Discussion between senior association staff and leaders at the agency indicates that CMS doesn’t look likely to start a new round of competitive bidding this year.
The Congressional sign-on letter asks CMS to adopt a clear, standardized template letter for home oxygen equipment and supplies.
The Xpac prolongs the battery life of the Breas Vivo 50 and Vivo 65 by 12 hours and the Vivo 45 LS by 18 hours.
Stolz will also continue his role as president of VGM Fulfillment and as a member of the VGM Senior Leadership team.