Tag: Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
FODAC strengthens goodwill
September 20, 2024Tracy Orzel
TUCKER, Ga. – In a move to better serve Georgia’s coastal communities, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) has opened a second facility in Savannah with the help of congressionally directed funding and in partnership with a regional Goodwill.
A $478,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services made it possible to renovate the facility in Savannah facility, add three trucks for equipment collection, put up new signage and place seven 40-foot...
FODAC opens second location
August 19, 2024HME News Staff
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children of Atlanta has chosen Savannah, Ga., for its second location. The nonprofit will partner with Goodwill of Southeast Georgia to collect gently used equipment like wheelchairs, walkers and crutches from the public at all its 17 retail stores around the coastal area. The new location was made possible with support from Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and by a grant of $478,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources...
FODAC organizes Maui relief
October 4, 2023HME News Staff
ATLANTA – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), a non-profit organization, is partnering with Amazon and UPS to provide crucial medical supplies to victims of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui on August 8, leaving many residents struggling to access essential health care equipment. FODAC swiftly mobilized its resources and reached out to various partners for assistance. "We believe that everyone deserves independence and an improved quality of life," said...
Growing list of companies donate to Ukraine
April 15, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Hospital beds, wound care supplies and mobility aids top the list of medical equipment needed for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, says Chris Brand, president and CEO of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC).
The nonprofit recently shipped more than $40,000 worth of donated equipment and supplies to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees in response to a request from a Rotary International coalition, and it’s in the process of pulling together another shipment...
In brief: MSC expands, telehealth support grows, OM finances Apria acquisition
March 25, 2022HME News Staff
CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company has acquired Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Equipment, a full-service DME provider located in Evansville, Ind.
“As part of this exciting acquisition, MSC has expanded its partnership with Ascension from Central Indiana now down to Evansville,” the company stated in an announcement. “We are also thrilled to welcome the new team members joining the MSC family. We look forward to offering our industry-leading chronic care solutions...
FODAC sends supplies in Ukraine aid
March 25, 2022HME News Staff
ATLANTA – Friends of Disabled Children and Adults has shipped more than $40,000 worth of mobility equipment, bandages and cots to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees. The urgent assistance was requested from a Rotary International coalition to support the Lviv military hospital in Ukraine. The UPS Foundation is assisting with the shipment of the supplies to a collection point in Poland. Donations of equipment, resources and volunteer time were provided in conjunction with Rotary District 6900,...
In brief: Bid amounts for braces, changes for CGMs and external pumps, provider reactions
October 30, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS on Oct. 27 announced Round 2021 single payment amounts for off-the-shelf back braces and knee braces.
The agency has made contract offers for back and knee braces in 127 CBAs, a move that it expects to save $600 million for the Medicare program and beneficiaries over the three-year contract period.
CMS is not making offers for back and knee braces in certain CBAs where savings would not be achieved. Payment in those areas will be based on adjusted fee schedule...
FODAC receives mayor's recognition
October 29, 2020HME News Staff
TUCKER, Ga. - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children has received the Mayor's Business Award given to local businesses that actively give back to the community. Since 1986, FODAC has served the community by collecting and distributing durable medical equipment to the benefit of disabled residents and their families. “FODAC really is an example of where our business and philanthropic communities intersect,” said Tucker Mayor Frank Auman. “They embody the notion of Tucker businesses...
FODAC raises $45K for HME
May 19, 2020HME News Staff
TUCKER, Ga. - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) raised more than $45,000 on its 20th Run Walk 'n Roll on May 9. The event, one of the organization's main annual fundraisers, was held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We were overwhelmed by the response from our supporters who enthusiastically embraced the reformatted event,” said Chris Brand, president and CEO of FODAC. “Many nonprofits have had to postpone or cancel major fund-raising events because...
In brief: MedPAC finds no change in health outcomes, CMS suspends CERT reviews
April 17, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Medicare spending for diabetes testing supplies decreased by 88% between 2010-2017, according to a new report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, but health outcomes have remained stable.
Since the national mail-order program was implemented in 2013, the use of diabetes testing supplies is down overall, but retail sales of supplies is up, says the report, “Examining Impacts of the National Mail-Order Program on Medicare Service Utilization and Beneficiary Health Outcomes.”
MedPAC...