Archive: March 2022
VGM announces ‘magical’ Heartland keynote
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has announced Devin Henderson will keynote the 2022 Heartland Conference on June 13-15. Henderson, a certified speaking professional, is a magician and comedian who tried out for America’s Got Talent. Today, he is focused on teaching about the “Possibility Mindset.” “Devin’s story of resilience is one that many of our HME leaders can identify with,” said Jill Blaser, chair of the Heartland Conference. “When the going...
Medline to serve as prime vendor for Mount Sinai
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has a new a multi-year $725 million prime vendor partnership with New York-based Mount Sinai Health System to provide an extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies and solutions across the health system's eight hospital campuses, school of medicine and ambulatory practices. “For over 20 years, the Medline team has been working closely with the Mount Sinai Health System to ensure we truly understand and consistently support their system's challenges...
Belluscura inks deal to double manufacturing capacity
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON – Belluscura has signed a three-year manufacturing agreement for its X-PLO2r portable oxygen concentrator with InnoMax Medical Technology in China. “Manufacturing X-PLO2R products at the national innovation center for medical devices with an affiliate of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing company is transformational,” said Robert Rauker, CEO of Belluscura. “The agreement will more than double our manufacturing capacity and will provide access to the...
Study: CAIRE’s FreeStyle Comfort effective
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
BALL GROUND, Ga. – CAIRE’s FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrator outperformed other market leading devices in a recent study designed to assess the effectiveness of these devices in delivering oxygen to patients. “Portable oxygen concentrators are intended to allow patients to maintain a more active lifestyle despite the constraints which COPD or other respiratory conditions might introduce,” said Barry hassett, vice president of global marketing. “The FreeStyle...
CMS readies for transition to post-PHE world
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has developed resources to help Medicaid officials and other health care stakeholders prepare for the eventual end of the COVD-19 public health emergency, according to AAHomecare.
Resources currently available include:
Unwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after COVID-19 homepage
Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding – Communications Toolkit
Resources/Overview for Managed Care Plans
Strategies for States...
Permobil expands in Tennessee
March 30, 2022HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil plans to add 75,000 square feet to its facility in Lebanon, Tenn., which currently employs more than 240 people and measures 113,000 square feet.
Company officials, as well as members of the office and production teams, held an event announcing the expansion on March 28 with local and state elected officials.
“This site expansion is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance the innovative solutions we provide for individuals,” says...
NCART’s Clayback to step down
March 30, 2022HME News Staff
EAST AMHERST, N.Y. – Don Clayback will step down as executive director of NCART on Sept. 30 after 13 years leading the organization.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have had at NCART to help protect and improve access to CRT for people with disabilities,” said Clayback. “It has been an honor to advocate to ensure the children and adults we serve receive the highest quality equipment and supporting services they deserve to live full and independent lives....
Amoena taps fitter to lead sales training
March 30, 2022HME News Staff
KENNESAW, Ga. – Amoena USA has announced that Rachel Brown, CFm, has joined the management staff as national sales trainer. “We're very pleased to welcome Rachel to the Amoena team as our Education and Training Manager,” said Kevin Ostwald, president. “Her direct field experience as a certified mastectomy fitter and store manager of a mastectomy retailer give her a real-life perspective that will be a valuable resource for all of our retail partners and new fitters.”...
Abbott Freestyle Libre receives expanded coverage in Japan
March 30, 2022HME News Staff
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. – Abbott has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for expansion of reimbursement coverage for its FreeStyle Libre system to include all people with diabetes who use insulin at least once a day. The expanded coverage will enable more people with diabetes to access the glucose data needed to manage their condition without the routine fingersticks associated with traditional blood glucose monitoring. "The best health care solution is the...
Optum buys home health provider
March 29, 2022HME News Staff
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and LAFAYETTE, La. – Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, has agreed to buy LHC Group, a home health provider, for $170 per share of common stock in a play to extend value-based care into the homes of patients.
LHC Group’s history of quality home and community-based care matched with Optum’s extensive value-based care experiences and resources will accelerate the combined company’s ability to deliver integrated care, improving outcomes and patient...