Archive: June 2024
Jeff Barnhard commits to aligning industry’s message
June 28, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – Jeff Barnhard says he will bring a broad perspective to his new role as chairman of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care, thanks to a resume that includes roles at providers big and small.
“What I’ve seen that’s been common throughout all those different roles is there’s always a drive for patient care and patient excellence in care,” said Barnhard, who was named CEO of Lincare in 2023 and who previously worked at Praxair. “We continue...
Medbill provides True insight
June 28, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
PLUM, Pa. – Medbill officially launches its own billing software platform, TrueSight, in July, the culmination of a years-long process of developing tools for its own revenue cycle management services.
The company has had a platform for almost 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2017, when it brought onboard Chris Delposen, who was the CFO of a long-term care pharmacy software platform that grew from 40 to 400 customers during his tenure, that it was able to get TrueSight “enterprise...
Miller’s mindset: ‘We’re committed to figuring it out’
June 28, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AKRON, Ohio – Miller's is celebrating 75 years in business this year and while the company has changed in many, many ways, it remains “fiercely committed” to remaining a company that is family-, locally- and Ohio-owned, says Johnny Miller.
Here’s what Miller, president, had to say about the company’s past, present and future.
HME News: How has Miller’s evolved over the years, from a business providing party rentals to focusing on complex rehab...
‘Fiercely independent’ Soleo Health maps its future
June 28, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
FRISCO, Texas – When Soleo Health founders Drew Walk and Craig Vollmer decided to launch Soleo Health, they knew they wanted to build an infusion company with staying power.
“We knew it had to be national in scale and able to grow, but we also wanted to be thoughtful about providing a broad range of therapies,” said Walk, CEO. “We also recognized that if we built something that not only provided great service but also was able to articulate the value through...
In brief: ALS report, McKesson agreement, Swift C-suite
June 28, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have published “Living with ALS,” a report on improving the quality of care for individuals with ALS that includes specific recommendations to strengthen access to respiratory care.
The report includes a policy brief that urges CMS and private insurers to act quickly to expedite access to essential ALS medical and support services, including:
Requiring expedited (within 72 hours)...
AAHomecare promotes Chandler
June 27, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has promoted David Chandler to vice president of payer relations. Chandler has been with the association for five years and has been instrumental in the formation and strategy of AAHomecare’s Payer Relations Council and has taken a leading advocacy role with the association's Diabetes Council in protecting and expanding access to diabetes equipment and supplies in the home. “David has forged strong relationships with policymakers, HME leaders and patient...
Compass Health moves to Diamond sponsor
June 27, 2024HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Compass Health Brands is increasing its corporate sponsorship of AAHomecare to the Diamond level. Compass Health has been a supporter of AAHomecare and its state association partners for seven years. “The work being done by AAHomecare is so vital to the health of the HME industry,” said Mike Scarsella, senior vice president of HME. “The commitment and dedication of the staff and board of directors is incredible, and Compass is so pleased to be able to contribute...
Wound Pros taps new medical director
June 27, 2024HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – The Wound Pros has appointed Dr. Richard Park as medical director. Park brings a wealth of experience in internal medicine and hospital care to the company, which specializes in treating and managing non-healing wounds in long-term care facilities. Park earned his medical degree from Flinders University School of Medicine in Australia and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Good Samaritan Hospital, which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University School of...
Sky Medical Supplies launches line of equipment
June 27, 2024HME News Staff
DENVER – Sky Medical Supplies has launched a new line of affordable medical equipment that includes manual and power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators and lift chairs. "Our mission is to provide reliable and affordable medical equipment to those in need, ensuring that everyone has access to the necessary tools for a better quality of life," said Semaynesh Miftah, co-founder of Sky Medical Supplies. "With the launch of our new mobility equipment...
ACHC launches specialty credentials
June 27, 2024HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched two new specialty credentials: the Distinction in Age-Friendly Care for Home Health and Hospice and the Distinction in Outcomes for Home Health. Based on thorough evaluation of defined specialty services, the distinctions will be awarded to ACHC-accredited organizations that have excelled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. "I believe the best part of delivering age-friendly health services is when...