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Golden Unveils Chat Support

Manufacturer will assist both providers and end users in real time through its web site.

PFQC Calls on Industry to Double Down on Advocacy

Consumer group urges providers to support AAHomecare’s May 23-34 Washington Legislative Conference.

Industry Preps for Washington Legislative Conference

In addition to facilitating meetings with key legislative staff, May 23-24 event includes key education speakers and keynote from CMS.

Bachenheimer to Serve as AAHomecare General Counsel

Once well-known industry advocate joins Brown & Fortunato on June 1 she will provide General Counsel support to industry association.

National CRT Conference Focuses on Protecting Access

Stakeholders from various corners of complex rehab attend the NCART-NRRTS event to learn more and lobby lawmakers.

VGM Fulfillment Unveils Compression Resupply Program

The service, which leverages sizable warehouse resources, helps providers tap into a sizable market opportunity

Advocates Keep Working to Contain CURES Medicaid Cuts

Various stakeholders continue coordinating with state Medicaid programs to ensure they maintain sustainable funding.

Industry Gears up for Washington Conference

AAHomecare’s May 23-24 legislative event gives HME stakeholders an opportunity to directly lobby lawmakers and staff on HME interests, issues.

VGM Releases Second ‘Playbook’ for Providers

Downloadable book offers content that helps providers approach a changing marketplace with an ‘entrepreneurial mindset.’

Home Oxygen Company Earns CPAP Audit Reprieve

Audit contractor Noridian tells provider it has closed its audit file thanks to it squeaky-clean performance in Round 1 of the Targeted Probe and Education Audit process



AAHomecare Urges Continued H.R. 4229 Advocacy

Bill remains an essential element in the strategy to obtain relief for rural providers and patients; association calls on providers to lobby lawmakers.

ATS Foundation, ResMed Unveil Research Grant

ResMed will fund $100K for two-year research fellowship that will study sleep-disordered breathing and PAP therapy

OPG Outlines Leadership Transition Timeline

Indiana provider of services for people with disabilities outline transition after CEO and COO announce their respective retirements.

Stratice Adds Home Health Expert to Advisor Board

Home health consultant and HIT entrepreneur Renee Picard Walsh will help DME/HME/POS e-prescribing company shape growth strategy.

VIDEO: Quantum Rehab Video Touts Made in USA Status

New video looks at CRT chair maker’s manufacturing facility, processes and products.

VIDEO: OMB Director Working to Release IFR

At a House Appropriations hearing, OMB Director Mulvaney confirms his Agency is working to release the rural relief IFR; says ‘I have probably received more calls about this than any other rule.’

Inogen Data Breach May Have Affected 30,000 Customers

Data accessed included Medicare identification number, insurance policy information and type of medical equipment provided, according to SEC filing.

HME Advocates Discuss IFR with HHS

AAHomecare and other industry representatives discuss the rural relief IFR and bid reforms with HHS, CMS officials.

VGM Unveils HME Podcast

Weekly program will focus on HME industry business and regulatory issues.

ResMed Hires First-Ever CTO

Bobby Ghoshal joins the company after serving as COO of Brightree, will help company further establish itself in connected healthcare.

Industry Debates Merit of a Single Word

While H.R. 4229 language fails to make budget bill, lawmakers ‘encourage’ CMS to adopt rural relief IFR. The question is, what does that word actually mean?

CMS to Join Heartland Panel Discussion

Attendees to VGM event will be able to discuss regulations, reimbursements and audits with CMS representatives.

VGM Group, Total Respiratory and Rehab Donate Chair to 12-Year-Old

Custom-built track chair will help young wheelchair user get around his family’s home and farm in rural Dyersville, Iowa.

AAHomecare to Evaluate E-Prescribing Platforms

Association will work to promote adoption and acceptance of e-prescribing within the home medical equipment community.

3B Medical Acquires World's Smallest Oxygen Concentrator

Purchase of R&D company includes intellectual property and regulatory approvals for three-pound POC.

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