Tag: Nikki Jensen
Addressing gaps in women’s health care
December 18, 2024Tracy Orzel
Recent years have seen a marked increase in attention to women's health, signaling a transformative shift in the health care landscape that challenges long-standing norms.
A crucial aspect of this shift is the recognition that women are not simply "small men," says Nikki Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women, a division of Waterloo, Iowa-based VGM Group.
Data suggests that the next five to 10 years will bring substantial opportunities for the development...
Stakeholders push hard for custom breast forms bill
October 27, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – The top priority for supporters of legislation seeking to require Medicare to pay for custom breast forms is to get it re-scored, says Nikki Jensen.
A previous score by the Congressional Budget Office in December 2020 came in much higher than expected because the CBO scored it as if all women, not just some of them, would choose the pricier custom option.
“We’re working now with Senator Duckworth’s office, hoping to send a letter to the CBO with...
Look beyond breast pumps, says EW
September 16, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – There’s plenty of opportunity beyond breast pumps in the fast-growing mother-baby market, says Essentially Women’s Nikki Jensen.
“No matter what happens, babies will still be coming – that is a constant,” said Jensen, vice president of EW. “It doesn’t require special certifications. As long as a supplier (accepts) insurance and is able to bill for these covered items, they can get in the business.”
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Maternal & infant care invites opportunities
August 26, 2022John Andrews
Nikki Jensen of Essentially Women uses the pandemic as an example of how the maternal and infant care category presents a prime business opportunity for the HME industry.
“Social distancing prevented face-to-face health care services like post-mastectomy care, offering the chance to diversify, because throughout the pandemic, babies were still being born,” said Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women, a membership services organizations for women’s health providers...
EW’s upcoming Focus Conference offers chance to reconnect
December 3, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. – Organizers of this year’s Focus Conference say attendee and exhibitor registrations are trending in the right direction, a sign of excitement for a return to in-person events.
The conference, which takes place Feb. 5-7 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla., offers attendees a chance to “reconnect, reset and refresh,” says Nikki Jensen.
“I think something we have all learned from virtual meetings is that virtual...
How to comfort breast cancer survivors
October 28, 2019Guest Commentary
Based on statistics from the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in American women. Sadly, most of us can identify close friends or family members who have been impacted by breast cancer.While education, early detection, and advances in treatment have helped to decrease death rates since 1989, there is still a very high rate of newly diagnosed patients. This year, it is estimated more than 268,600 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the...
EW conference: Time to 'reconnect'
December 21, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - Education, networking and football are front and center at this year's Essentially Women's Focus Conference, say event organizers.This year's event marks a welcome return to the first quarter (Feb. 2-4) after being held for the past two years in busy September, says Nikki Jensen, vice president of EW, a division of VGM.“The feedback from members and vendors was the earlier part of the year was better,” she said. “(It's easier for providers to attend) and vendors...
EW readies for legislation to drop
August 24, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON - With the end of the August recess in sight, women's health advocates anticipate the House of Representatives and the Senate to quickly introduce a pair of bills that would require Medicare to pay for custom breast forms.“We have our draft legislation and we are actively seeking lead sponsors,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women, a division of VGM. “We are hoping they drop within the next few weeks and, hopefully, get passed this year.”Similar...