Archive: August 2024
Home accessibility continues to evolve
August 30, 2024HME News Staff
The home accessibility market is still relatively young, but it has come a long way in that short time. Most importantly, the HME industry is increasingly taking ownership of it, says Jim Greatorex, vice president of Waterloo, Iowa-based VGM’s Live at Home division.
“Over the past seven years, 75% of DMEs now have a stand-alone home accessibility business,” Greatorex said. “They have created a home access industry, with in-house contractors and subcontractors, including...
Canadian WOY finalists announced
August 30, 2024HME News Staff
BURLINGTON, Ontario – VGM Canada has named the three finalists for the third annual Canadian HME Woman of the Year award.
They are Stacey Burnett, regional manager of Motion Specialties; Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, national clinical & technical education manager for Permobil; and Tammy McDowell, home health care manager for Boggio Family of Pharmacies.
“We are incredibly excited to present the third Canadian HME Woman of the Year award to one of these outstanding finalists,”...
NCPA announces featured speakers
August 29, 2024HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association has announced the featured presenters for its 2024 Annual Convention Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio. The First General Session on Sunday, Oct. 27, will feature a performance by a comedy-juggling duo known as the Passing Zone that will showcase the three cornerstones of success – innovation, collaboration, and execution – to help pharmacy staff elevate their performance. During the Second General Session on Monday, Oct....
Permobil celebrates repair win
August 29, 2024HME News Staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil will host an event at its office here on Sept. 5 to celebrate the passage of first-of-its-kind legislation that requires Medicaid reimbursement for preventative maintenance for complex rehab technology. The company collaborated with the Tennessee Disability Coalition and other CRT stakeholders to work with state legislators to draft the bill, which passed both chambers in May. “Improving reliable access to repair services for individuals who utilize CRT equipment...
Medtrade to debut CRT Live
August 29, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – Medtrade will have a new feature in 2025 called CRT Live that incorporates educational sessions specifically highlighting complex rehab technology products and technology from different manufacturers. The new feature was a big reason that Rifton Equipment has signed on for the event, scheduled for Feb. 18-20 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. “The new CRT Live showcase reflects Medtrade’s and AAHomecare’s commitment to spotlighting CRT,” said Derek...
Oximeters: Prevounce Health, OxiWear enter market
August 29, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Prevounce Health, a provider of remote care management software, devices and services, has launched Pylo OX1-LTE, its first blood oxygen device for remote patient monitoring. OX1-LTE, which is cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and which is FCC certified, is available now for use with the Prevounce remote care management platform and seamlessly integrates with third-party health software via the Pylo cloud API. "We're excited to add OX1-LTE to the family...
Kyle Neese on balancing technology
August 28, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AKRON, Ohio – ACU-Serve has made another move to help HME providers with their resupply programs, recently bringing Kyle Neese onboard as a senior account executive.
Neese, who comes to ACU-Serve from React Health and before that Brightree, where he was part of the AllCall Connect acquisition, was a recent guest on the HME News in 10 podcast to talk about the importance of a “happy medium” between leveraging technological advancements and honoring patient experience.
“Originally...
In brief: Numotion resolves allegations, AdaptHealth taps new exec, FDA strengthens oversight
August 28, 2024HME News Staff
PHOENIX, Ariz. – United Seating and Mobility, d/b/a Numotion, has agreed to pay $13.5 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act.
The settlement resolves allegations by the United States that Numotion submitted false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs for custom wheelchairs and wheelchair parts. According to the allegations, the claims were false because they were based on patient evaluations that were unlawfully...
ACU-Serve builds out infusion team
August 28, 2024HME News Staff
AKRON, Ohio – ACU-Serve has added Heather Randel to its executive team as the leader of its newly established Infusion Division. With more than a decade of experience in the health care industry, Randel brings expertise in optimizing revenue streams and reducing operational costs, making her a valuable asset to ACU-Serve as it continues to innovate and expand its services. “We are confident that Heather's leadership will bring a fresh perspective and drive the Infusion Division, ensuring...
EnsoData, Nonin partner to increase access to home sleep testing
August 28, 2024HME News Staff
MADISON, Wisc. – A new partnership will combine the EnsoSleep PPG software as a medical device (SaMD) algorithm with Nonin’s WristOx Model 3150 reusable wrist-worn device to offer sleep labs an affordable solution to test for sleep apnea at home. Nonin’s WristOx Model 3150 delivers fast, accurate oxygen saturation and pulse rate readings in challenging conditions, including low perfusion and in motion, by using sensors that provide continuous SpO2 monitoring and data recording....