Tag: ACU-Serve
ACU-Serve brings ‘transparency’ to infusion services
October 11, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AKRON, Ohio – ACU-Serve has hired Heather Randel to build out an Infusion Division in a move that allows the company to increase its services to specialty providers and play an important role in improving their intake.
The company named Randel, whose billing and collections experience spans hospitals, specialty pharmacies and ambulatory infusion centers, as vice president of operations for the division in August.
“Several of our hospital HMEs also have a home infusion...
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...
In brief: Better Health funding, prior auth bill, Optum DME Navigator
June 14, 2024HME News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – Better Health, a medical supply provider, has received $14 million in strategic funding, including investments from Healthworx, the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst Inc., UHealth - University of Miami Health System, and Mosaic General Partnership.
Better Health will use the funding to bring a more comprehensive solution to payers and providers, while also expanding into new categories to better serve members with chronic conditions. The company is also...
ACU-Serve hires Neese to drive growth
June 12, 2024HME News Staff
AKRON, OHIO – ACU-Serve has added Kyle Neese, who has more than eight years of experience in the respiratory care industry, as senior account executive. Before joining ACU-Serve, Neese dedicated his career to driving PAP resupply growth for clients nationwide during his tenure at ResMed. "The HME industry continues to be affected by significant market changes, and I’m thrilled to deliver the services and solutions to the best customers in the industry through ACU-Serve,” said...
VGM, ACU-Serve ink partnership agreement
June 6, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has entered a strategic partnership with ACU-Serve to provide operational services to its HME members, addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges – staffing. “VGM is committed to supporting our members and the ever-evolving needs they have as the industry progresses,” said Barry Thwaits, senior vice president of business development. “Our new partnership with ACU-Serve allows us to address this need with a respected provider...
ACU-Serve recommits to resupply
May 3, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AKRON, Ohio – ACU-Serve recently made its first acquisition since a private equity investment in October, putting into action its plan to offer more than billing and collections, and revenue cycle management services.
ACU-Serve announced in March that it had acquired Siesta Key, Fla.-based Beyond HME, a company that provides live calling services for CPAP resupply. ACU-Serve previously announced a partnership with Beyond HME in February.
“We want to be the one-stop shop,”...
In brief: Trace recruits Geffert, Hoveround adds CRT, Joel Marx named Champion
March 22, 2024HME News Staff
WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. – Trace Medical, a provider of ventilation rentals and biomedical services, has appointed Clint Geffert, formerly of VGM & Associates, as its chief growth officer.
“We are excited to have Clint join the Trace team,” said Greg Apostolou, CEO. “His contribution to the HME industry has been nothing short of amazing, and his experience and industry-reach align well with our strategic growth plans.”
“Clint’s industry experience...
ACU-Serve acquires Beyond HME
March 20, 2024HME News Staff
AKRON, Ohio – ACU-Serve has acquired Beyond HME, which offers resupply services, in a strategic move to enhance its offerings.
"The acquisition of Beyond HME represents a pivotal moment for ACU-Serve as we continue to pursue strategic growth opportunities in the health care sector," said Jim Knight, president of ACU-Serve. "Beyond HME's reputation for excellence and its focus on re-supply services complement our existing offerings, positioning us for even greater...
Reimbursement: Understand new flexibility
March 13, 2024Noel Neil
Q. Can I apply the same new guidance for PAP masks to other accessories?
A. In February 2024, the DME MACs published a Dear Physician Letter (DPL) clarifying Medicare’s stance of masks for PAP and RAD devices. The DPL specifically addressed the PAP and RAD device masks, but does the same flexibility apply to other accessories such as tubing, cushions or pillows?
The letter indicates:
In order to promote patient adherence to PAP or RAD therapy, the treating practitioner...
Reimbursement: Document qualifying test result
February 7, 2024Noel Neil
Q. What do I need to document in the medical record to meet current oxygen policy requirements?
A. The current oxygen policy requires the practitioner to order and evaluate the results of a qualifying blood gas study performed at the time of need. I believe this requirement stems from the national coverage determination (NCD) but Medicare confirmed that the practitioner does not necessarily have to document that “I personally reviewed the qualify test result.”
However,...