VGM Government Relations

DMEPOS Geographic Classifications

Mapping tool helps providers see DMEPOS Geographic Classifications

One of the various services VGM will be showing at its booth is a tool its VGM Government Relations group designed to help providers assess where CMS has deemed rural, non-rural and competitive bidding areas to be. Data is compiled from multiple public sources, and the maps are divided into four categories and contain the locations of critical access hospitals. Accessible on the VGM D.C. Link website under the Resource Center tab, interactive maps for all 50 states help providers determine under which ZIP code a category falls.

Pride Mobility Products

VivaLift! Infinity Collection 525iM

Pride Mobility launches 4-motor power lift recliner

The VivaLift! Infinity Collection 525iM is the industry’s first 4-motor power lift recliner. It offers a number of power-adjustable positions such as Trendelenburg position, headrest, lumbar, backrest, footrest and lift. The recliner also features an integrated USB device charging port and a lithium backup power battery. The VivaLift! 525iM comes in two upholstery options, Durasoft and Ultraleather, and in four colors, Durasoft Oat, Durasoft Timber, Ultraleather Buff and Ultraleather Fudge.

Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)

Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)

Accreditation and certification services for HME providers

Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) will showcase its certification and accreditation for the DME and HME industry. The difference between the two? Certification is an assurance to patients of professional competency, quality care and safety, while accreditation helps suppliers meet CMS billing standards and demonstrates sound business practices and compliance with all applicable laws. A key highlight at the booth will be BOC’s recent Certified DME Specialist (CDME) certification and DMEPOS accreditation.

Bonafide Management Systems

Facility Portal

Bonafide launches new Facility Portal

The new Facility Portal from Bonafide allows DME providers to sell directly to healthcare facilities through an online shopping portal, which is linked to the providers back-office billing operations, inventory and delivery systems. Nurses and other healthcare workers can use the Facility Portal to create patient profiles, place rental and sale orders, suggest patient-specific items based on a clinical algorithm, allow for an approval process and schedule delivery, service and pickup.

Stander Inc.

EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator

EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator combines utility and convenience

EZ Fold-N-Go Rollator combines the utility of a full-sized rollator with the portability and style of a walker. It weighs 13.5 lbs., and can support up to 250 lbs. with its lightweight frame and padded seat. The height is adjustable to suit users between 4 ft. 10 in. - 6 ft. 8 in. The EZ Fold-N-Go features 6 in. wheels and proprietary brake system, and it is available in three colors: Regal Rose, Black Walnut and Cobalt Blue.

WHILL

Model Ci

Stylish power mobility device offers handy Bluetooth features

WHILL’s Model Ci It disassembles for easy transport, offers indoor/outdoor versatility, and is equipped with Bluetooth BLE4.2 and mobile data technology for additional peace-of-mind and quicker support. Whether experiencing fatigue or to simply move the device out of the way, the iPhone app lets users and caregivers remotely control the device. Users can also lock and unlock the device to prevent unwanted usage and access real-time device diagnostics.

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Splash Defense Transfer Bench

Drive DeVilbiss makes bath transfers private and safe

The Splash Defense Transfer Bench features a “U” shaped conduit in which to place a shower curtain liner. By allowing a user or caretaker to fully close the shower curtain, Splash Defense makes the bathroom safer by keeping water from spilling out of the tub. It also gives the user additional independence by allowing them to bathe in private without fear of slips and falls.

SHOPRIDER Mobility Products, Inc.

XLR14

Group 2 chair focuses on stability and handling

Shoprider’s XLR14, a Group 2 Complex Rehab Power Wheelchair, comes equipped with 14 in. Drive Wheels and a self-adjusting mid-wheel drive suspension system that is accompanied by four independently suspended front and rear casters. This adds stability via six points of contact with the ground, and a smooth driving experience that will handle virtually any driving surface. Equipped with our power tilt seating system, the XLR 14 has 50˚ of tilt available. The XLR 14 also has a flip forward seat for easy battery access, long-range battery options, and a 300 lb. weight capacity. (Read more about these chairs.)

GCE Healthcare

Clarity

Software gives providers a clear picture of POC use

GCE’s Clarity is an online platform that provides operational and usage information from the company’s Zen-O portable oxygen concentrator (POC). This helps providers optimize assets in order to ensure patients have the right device, as well as manage patient adherence to prescription. Also, the device can help providers track the POC’s location using GPS and GSM/cellular technologies.

Snapworx LLC

Patient Management Platform

SNAP's Patient Management Platform harnesses the power of AI

SNAP is a Patient Management Platform that relies on Artificial Intelligence to move orders from booking to the warehouse with greatly reduced patient or employee touches and documentation errors along the way. When an order is generated, SNAP queues eligible patients and identifies and launches corrections for imperfect orders. Additionally, SNAP automatically adds or adjusts payers and policy changes, identifying and verifying insurance eligibility in real-time. SNAP also offers optional turnkey patient support on the provider’s behalf.

TENA Incontinence Management Products by SCA

TENA Overnight Pad

Healthcare pads offer new absorbency levels

• Made to have high absorbency for moderate to heavy leakage protection.
• Pads include a soft, cloth-like top layer for extra comfort, pH balanced to fight odors, as well as TENA’s Dry-Fast Core to wick away and trap in liquid.
• A quick-dry top sheet helps pull in liquid for dryness, while the fit conforms to the shape of the body for comfort and protection.

Brightree

ePrescribe

Brightree integrates ePrescribe with athenahealth

Brightree’s new ePrescribe solution lets HME businesses digitally receive orders from more than 62,000 providers using athenaClinicals within the athenahealth network, the same way doctors have long referred patients to other specialists. Previously, physician and HME staff had to manually send, receive and process referrals and related documents via fax and phone calls. Now, any office that uses athenahealth can refer patients to an HME provider using Brightree’s eprescribe.

Blue Chip Medical Products Inc.

Blue Chip

Blue Chip displaying its full line

Blue Chip will be showcasing its therapeutic mattress systems, seating and positioning products and accessories. The range includes alternating pressure mattress systems; therapeutic foam mattress systems; alternating pressure pads and pumps; lateral rotation mattress systems; gel, air and water mattress overlays; wheelchair and positioning cushions; recliner overlays; anti-thrust cushions; and wheelchair backs. The company says its New York manufacturing and warehouse facility holds a large inventory for quick shipment of adult, bariatric, pediatric & geriatric systems, and can manufacture custom products upon request.

Responsive Respiratory Inc.

Pediatric Regulator

Responsive Respiratory upgrades pediatric regulator

Responsive Respiratory’s pediatric regulator offers a new flow setting of 1/64 to its 0-3 LMP flows. The upgrade expands the range of low flows for patients, and for the provider, it eliminates the need to carry a duplicate product to account for decimal and fraction flow setting. The regulators are available with a CGA 870 or CGA 540 connection and with a bard or DISS outlet.

Human Design Medical

PowerShell with Extended Life Battery

Long-life battery doubles CPAP’s overnight battery

The PowerShell with Extended Life Battery integrates with the Z1 CPAP to become a fully integrated battery solution that lets patients take their CPAP therapy anywhere they want to go, even off the power grid. The New Extended Life Battery has twice the capacity of the original Overnight battery. For those patients who already own a PowerShell with the original battery, HDM will upgrade their PowerShell firmware with the purchase of an Extended Life Battery.