Tag: Home Care Medical
Short take: Home Care Medical
June 23, 2017HME News Staff
Home Care Medical has reaccredited by the Joint Commission. The New Berlin, Wis.-based provider became the state's first accredited HME provider in 1990. Serving southeastern Wisconsin since 1974, Home Care Medicare provides enteral nutrition, rehab technology, respiratory services, HME and bracing.
Changes at top for Home Care Medical
February 22, 2017HME News Staff
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - John Teevan, president and CEO of Home Care Medical, plans to retire April 1 from the role he's held since 1990. Kandette Raether, current vice president of sales and marketing, will assume the role of interim president March 1. During Teevan's tenure, Home Care Medical has enjoyed substantial organizational growth, financial stability and industry recognition. It was named the WAMES Provider of Year in 2014, 2013 and 2012. "It has been an honor to lead this great company with...
People in the news
October 8, 2015HME News Staff
Home Care Medical was recognized for several awards at the WAMES 2015 Convention this week. Jim Spellman, director of operations and 2015 WAMES President, received the Industry Excellence Award, as well as the Distinguished Service Award for his efforts on the WAMES Legislative Committee. Donna Smith, director of respiratory care, received the Outstanding Contribution Award for her efforts on the WAMES Respiratory Committee�Tina Roesler recently joined the Motion Composites team. Roesler will be...
Short takes: VGM, Allstar Medical Supply, Home Care Medical
May 12, 2015HME News Staff
The VGM Heartland Conference has been awarded the 2014 Cedar Valley Tourism Award for “Event of the Year.” The award is given to a hallmark event or festival that creates significant economic impact, attracts substantial out-of-town visitors, generates positive media attention and/or promotes Cedar Valley as a destination. The conference takes place June 15-18�Allstar Medical Supply has won “Best Wellness & Medical Retail Store” in an annual reader poll conducted by the...
Provider makes award triple play
September 30, 2014HME News Staff
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Home Care Medical has received the HME Provider of the Year award from the Wisconsin Association of Medical Equipment Services (WAMES). This is the third year in a row the provider has been honored with the award. Also receiving awards: Jim Spellman, director of operations and WAMES president, received the Industry Excellence award for his efforts on the WAMES Legislative Committee; and Donna Smith, director of respiratory care, received the Distinguished Service award for her...
This week in short takes
August 8, 2014HME News Staff
Life After Spinal Cord Injury (LASCI), a motivational program offered by Suwanee, Ga.-based UroMed, has hit 35,000 followers on Facebook. LASCI was created in 2010 to help people who use wheelchairs find more information about motivational speaking programs and other resources to assist them with daily living…Appleton, Wis.-based Bill-Ray Home Mobility, maker of “Friendly Beds,” has a new location at 3000 E Enterprise Avenue with a bigger display area. “Friendly Beds” is...
Home Care Medical lands insurance contract
July 16, 2014HME News Staff
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Home Care Medical has reached an agreement with Dean Health Plan to be an in-network provider for members in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Home Care Medical will offer infusion and enteral therapy, high-tech rehab equipment, respiratory care, HME and supplies, and bracing and compression garments to the plan's 250,000 members. The provider has been actively seeking private pay contracts, including Network Health in October.
Home Care Medical lands insurance contract
July 16, 2014HME News Staff
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Home Care Medical has reached an agreement with Dean Health Plan to be an in-network provider for members in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Home Care Medical will offer infusion and enteral therapy, high-tech rehab equipment, respiratory care, HME and supplies, and bracing and compression garments to the plan's 250,000 members. The provider has been actively seeking private pay contracts, including Network Health in October.
Home Care Medical can't afford inefficient
June 20, 2014Leah Hoenen
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - Six months into her new position, Ann Fabry has been laser focused on two things: growing Home Care Medical's lines of non-bid products and improving its efficiencies. The CFO and vice president of finance spoke with HME News about why every dollar counts. HME News: You previously worked in the insurance industry. What brought you to HME?Ann Fabry: I'm an accountant, a CPA, by trade. I was looking for a position in a company that was less focused on its stock price, and one...
Home Care Medical marks 40 years
May 20, 2014HME News Staff
MILWAUKEE - Home Care Medical will celebrate its 40th anniversary next weekend with an open house May 31 at its retail location here. The event will include a cookout and music from a local radio host. In conjunction with the radio remote, one listener will win a restored 1969 Mustang. Attendees at the event can register to win a host of prizes, including Kindles, donated by Jobst-FLA and Sunrise, and gift cards donated by manufacturers including Invacare, Golden, Drive and Comfort Company.