Tag: Numotion
In brief: Reimbursement relief, MA guardrails, Numotion pilot
December 6, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – More than 30 leading patient advocacy organizations have weighed in with congressional leadership to support including provisions from H.R. 5555 and S. 1294 in any legislative package that moves before the end of the year, AAHomecare reports.
In a Dec. 2 letter from the ITEM Coalition, the groups assert that the expiration of 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates on Jan. 1, 2024, has resulted in a “crushing blow to DMEPOS suppliers and providers, threatening...
Cruise, Numotion partner on WAV pilot
December 5, 2024HME News Staff
HOUSTON – Cruise, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has partnered with Numotion to introduce a six-month wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) pilot program in Houston. The program offers free, dependable transportation for qualifying Numotion customers, enabling travel to and from the company’s Houston facility for essential wheelchair repairs. “Numotion is excited to partner with Cruise to offer a seamless and convenient solution for wheelchair users in the Houston area,”...
In brief: Numotion resolves allegations, AdaptHealth taps new exec, FDA strengthens oversight
August 28, 2024HME News Staff
PHOENIX, Ariz. – United Seating and Mobility, d/b/a Numotion, has agreed to pay $13.5 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act.
The settlement resolves allegations by the United States that Numotion submitted false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs for custom wheelchairs and wheelchair parts. According to the allegations, the claims were false because they were based on patient evaluations that were unlawfully...
Numotion settles FCA allegations
August 27, 2024HME News Staff
PHOENIX – United Seating and Mobility, d/b/a Numotion, has agreed to pay $13.5 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act.
The settlement resolves allegations by the United States that Numotion submitted false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs for custom wheelchairs and wheelchair parts. According to the allegations, the claims were false because they were based on patient evaluations that were unlawfully authored,...
Numotion named Best Place to Work
July 23, 2024HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fourth year in a row. This recognition honors the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for employees with disabilities, it says. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition once again," said Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion. "At Numotion, we believe that fostering an inclusive workplace is not just the right thing to do, but it...
In brief: Numotion incident, EnsoData & Aeroflow partnership, Golden contract
May 22, 2024HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion says a forensic investigation has determined that an unknown, unauthorized third party accessed its computer systems between Feb. 29 and March 2, 2024, and may have accessed certain files, including those with protected health information.
The information may have included names, dates of birth, equipment order details, supporting medical documentation, medical insurance information and, for a smaller subset of individuals, driver’s license numbers...
Numotion reports data privacy incident
May 21, 2024HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion says a forensic investigation has determined that an unknown, unauthorized third party accessed its computer systems between Feb. 29 and March 2, 2024, and may have accessed certain files, including those with protected health information.
The information may have included names, dates of birth, equipment order details, supporting medical documentation, medical insurance information and, for a smaller subset of individuals, driver’s license numbers...
SpinKids offers ‘simpler way’
November 10, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion has entered the next phase of its retail strategy, launching SpinKids to offer products like bath seats, wheelchairs and gait trainers for the pediatric market.
The SpinKids website will operate as part of SpinLife, which Numotion acquired in 2021.
“One of the biggest opportunities we saw with SpinLife was with pediatrics,” said Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion. “With pediatrics, you typically put everything through the insurance...
In brief: Belluscura makes moves, Numotion launches SpinKids, Cigna pays up
October 6, 2023HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has announced a possible acquisition and has made a change to its executive leadership.
Belluscura has reached an agreement with TMT Acquisitions, a London-based acquisition vehicle in the technology, media and telecommunications sector, on the key terms of a possible share-for-share offer for the company, in a deal that would be valued at EUR 6 million. Belluscura will use the deal, which includes a $100,000 break-up fee, to help grow its portable...
Numotion launches SpinKids
October 5, 2023HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion has launched SpinKids, a brand dedicated to the mobility and equipment needs of the pediatric market.
SpinKids, which operates as the newest segment of SpinLife, offers a range of products from bath seats and car seats to wheelchairs, strollers and gait trainers. It also provides comparisons of top products based on expert and customer input.
“We are extremely excited to announce the launch of SpinKids,” said Bret Barczak, chief marketing...