Tag: 2025
NHIA annual conference: Deep dives, immersive experience and insider view
February 21, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Organizers of this year’s National Home Infusion Association Conference have created an event with a diverse array of educational sessions packaged for busy health care providers, says COO Jennifer Charron.
Over the past two years, the association has focused on submitted topic ideas, reflecting the interests of members and attendees. This year, across five tracks there are dozens of sessions on everything from AI to new drug launches to hybrid work environments.
“There's...
It’s time to ‘network’ down in Texas!
February 19, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
DALLAS – The people! The products! The parties! By the time you read this, Medtrade will be in high gear, but as I write this on Valentine’s Day, we are sifting through educational sessions to attend and divvying up the party invites (as a small staff, we divide and conquer). Also, I’m not a party person. Now that I’m a grown adult, I can say that part OUT LOUD.
However, it’s no secret the HME industry likes a good party. Or, as Medtrade show organizers...
CMS officials can’t attend Medtrade
February 14, 2025HME News Staff
DALLAS – The Medicare Updates at Medtrade have been canceled due to a travel ban for CMS officials, organizers have announced on the show’s website.
Sessions like “The Basics of Medicare: A Claim’s Journey” now have a cancelled note in the conference agenda on the website. Five sessions in the Medicare Updates track have been cancelled.
Other affected sessions:
DME MAC Contractor Updates – Latest Information Based on 2024 CERT Improper...
BOC seeks next Certificant of the Year
February 4, 2025HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is calling for nominations for its Certificant of the Year Award. The award recognizes one BOC-certified individual for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. "Our Certificant of the Year Award program remains a distinguished opportunity to honor the exceptional skills and contributions of BOC-certified professionals," says BOC President and CEO Judi Knott. "We look forward to celebrating the remarkable...
Honest Medical donates to support fire victims
January 21, 2025HME News Staff
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – Honest Medical has donated $20,000 in much-needed food and health care supplies to organizations that are helping the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires. The supplies, which include shelf-stable energy bars, gloves, N95 masks, blankets and other necessities, are being provided to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Los Angeles Animal Services. The company wants to spread awareness of these donations to encourage other businesses to provide similar help....
HHS declares PHE in California
January 13, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared a public health emergency for California to address the health impacts of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. The declaration, which follows President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration, authorizes flexibilities for CMS providers, suppliers and beneficiaries retroactive to Jan. 7 to meet the emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. “We will do all we can to assist California...
California wildfires: Henry Schein makes hotline available
January 9, 2025HME News Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y. - Henry Schein has opened a customer emergency support hotline in response to the wildfires in California. The company’s dental and medical professionals who may be experiencing operational, logistical or financial difficulties are encouraged to call 800-999-9729 for 24/7 support, with real-time support available from team members from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. “We are deeply saddened by the immense loss caused by the fires in California, and our hearts go out to all the affected...
Medtrade’s ‘Insider’ rates go live
October 7, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – The lowest registration rates for Medtrade 2025 are now in effect. These “Insider” rates include a $49 expo pass and a $199 conference pass. “A conference pass provides access to all educational sessions, the expo floor and the Consultant Cocktail Hour,” said Kerry Tyler, associate show director. “At $199, it’s an excellent deal, but the time is highly limited. Whether you want the expo pass or the conference pass, now is the time to take advantage.”...
RESNA partners with RehabWeek
July 30, 2024HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA will hold its annual conference in conjunction with RehabWeek 2025 in Chicago May 12-16. “Join your colleagues at the Sheraton Riverwalk in beautiful downtown Chicago for everything you love about RESNA: educational sessions about the latest in assistive technology, Developer's Showcase, Student Competitions, Scientific Paper Platforms and Posters, and more,” the organization stated. The RESNA Conference will take place May 13-15, but the organization’s...
Medtrade calls for 2025 speakers
June 10, 2024HME News Staff
DALLAS – Medtrade has opened its Call for Speakers for the 2025 Medtrade Conference, which takes place Feb. 18-20 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. The Medtrade educational program covers a wide range of topics, from innovations to products and daily operations for the home medical equipment, complex rehabilitation industry, and manufacturer partners. The 2025 conference tracks are: audits & compliance; operations & innovations; complex rehab technology (CRT) & mobility;...