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Guess HMEs aren't so different after all

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Our local Sunday paper does a Q&A in its job listings section (got to fill it with something, cause even in boom times there's a dearth of jobs in these parts). This weekly feature highlights a different type of job each week.

Mediware likes what HME offers

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08/29/2010

Mediware Information Systems has $21 million in the bank and plans to spend a chunk of that developing software products and business services for HMEs and other alternate care providers.

Bariatrics: Providers must raise awareness

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08/29/2010

The obesity epidemic continues to expand the market for bariatric products, and manufacturers don't see that slowing down anytime soon. Through effective promotion and education, awareness is growing and fueling demand for larger, stronger and heavier-duty versions of DME.

Short takes

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08/26/2010

Mobility Conquest has chosen Louisville, Ky.-based Superior Van & Mobility to be the exclusive dealer for its wheelchair accessible motorcycle in Kentucky (Louisville and Lexington), Indiana (Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend and Evansville) and Tennessee (Knoxvill

Mike Ballard's prediction: PWC utilization will drop

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08/26/2010

ike Ballard, president of National Seating & Mobility (NSM), doesn't have a problem with the competitive bid amount for a standard power wheelchair: $2,554, about 30% below the current Medicare allowable. But he still didn't accept the contracts he was offered for that product category in four of the nine competitive bidding areas.

All-Med Services welcomes new chief

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08/26/2010

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - All-Med Services of Florida has promoted Jorge Pereda to CEO, it announced in July. Previously, Pereda was the president of the company's home health division. Before joining All-Med, he co-founded the Visiting Nurse Managed Care Corp.

Prepare for biz losses

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08/26/2010

Over the years, we have noticed that most HME providers focus on only two things: pricing and the minimum liability coverages required by the vendors they deal with. Unfortunately, if your insurance broker does not bring up business loss of income coverage, tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars in claim expenses will not be paid because of this valuable coverage being left off or written incorrectly in your policy.

Health coaches produce results

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08/26/2010

Health coaches try to help people figure out what it is they need to do. Help them find their own motivation. Help them create their own plans. Have them accept the responsibility for changing their health.

Carolyn Sluiter rallies behind her work

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08/26/2010

"A group of local bikers invited us to an event called Breast Fest," said Sluiter, founder of Freeport Home Medical Equipment. "Proceeds from the event go to breast cancer research and awareness. It was a fun thing."

Short takes

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08/26/2010

Greensboro, N.C.-based Advanced Home Care has acquired Carolina Home Respiratory in Fort Mill, S.C....Elkhart General Hospital Home Medical Equipment in South Bend, Ind., received CHAP accreditation, it announced in July.

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