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O2 Advocates Press for Bid Exemption of Non-Invasive Vents

AAHomecare to meet with CMS, lawmakers next week on the issue; releases white paper on the issue.

Pure Ratios Expands Reach with Driven Deliveries

CBD product maker teams up with cannabis delivery company to make its products available to patients across California.

HME Groups: Congressional Recess Ideal Time to Advance Industry Issues

AAHomecare and VGM Government relations are providing online resources to help facilitate the advocacy.

3B Medical and MedGroup Partner Up

The deal makes 3B Medical’s Sleep and Respiratory Products Available to members of both MHA and The MED Group.

Viral Video Sensation Gets Quantum Chair with iLevel

Power Chair users of ‘Back it up, Terry’ fame gets a new chair thanks to a donation from Quantum Rehab and Team Adapative.

Rehab Medical Ranked Indiana’s 12th Fastest Growing Company

A combination of organic growth and strategic buys and mergers have helped the CRT provider gain momentum.

AAHomecare Starting a Payer Relations Council

Association also approaching completion of state-level legislation and regulatory toolkit to help industry advocates.

AAHomecare Works to Expand Association

Effort includes new branding, marketing, and recruitment efforts designed to increase membership.

National CRT Awareness Week Slated for Aug. 19-23

Taking advantage of Congressional recess, NCART and other CRT stakeholders aim to advance awareness, legislation in lawmakers’ districts.

Latest Podcast Episode: Some Big Changes at HMEB

In episode 011, longtime HMEB publisher and veteran of both the HME industry and business-to-business media Karen Cavallo announces she will retire and announces her successor.



NEMEP Annual Meeting Registration Now Open

Two-day event in September features multiple conference sessions and exhibit hall, as well reception. Registration open to members and non-members.

Manual CRT Protections Gain Momentum

Energy & Commerce Committee's approval for H.R. 2328 clear way for CRT provisions to be considered by the full House.

CBIC Releases Round 2021 Scoring Details

New fact sheet outlines CMS’s methodology for computing its financial rating for providers participating in competitive bidding.

Round 2021 Bid Window Opens

Providers wishing to compete have until Sept. 18; CMS, CBIC, industry organizations continue to emphasize their educational resources to help providers prepare their bids.

N.C. Lawmakers Pass Incontinence Legislation

Industry stakeholders in the Tar Heel State secure sales tax exemptions for incontinence products; legislation goes to Gov. for signature.

WellSky Opens New Global Headquarters

HME software company opens new facility in Kansas; WellSky Foundation donates to community care organization.

Industry Leader Passes Away

HOMES President and CEO Karen Estrella built a reputation for advocating on behalf of both providers in New England and the industry as a whole.

Another Round 2021 Education Conference Slated

Aug. 27 event will help bring providers up to speed three weeks before the bid window closes.

David Kopf

Editor’s Note: Round 2021 — Here We Go!

The Round 2021 bid window opening is fast approaching. Are you ready? If not, there are a wealth of resources available to bring you up to speed.

Key House Committee Upvotes Bill with CRT Provisions

House Energy & Commerce Committee approves H.R. 2328, which protects manual complex rehab chairs and accessories.

Video: PVI Featured on ‘Designing Spaces’

Lifetime show profiles ramp maker Prairie View Industries efforts to help make the Oscar Mike foundation home more accessible for handicap Veterans.

Lowest Rates on Medtrade Registration Now Available

Medtrade is now offering its SmartSaver Rates for the upcoming conference and expo slated for Oct. 21-23 in Atlanta.

Ways and Means to Review CRT Protections

NCART calls on CRT stakeholders to contact House Ways and Means Committee members and urge them to approve the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act during Wednesday’s markup session.

SP Ableware-Maddak Unveils E-Catalog

Interactive e-catalog lets users more easily access SP Ableware-Maddak’s products and aids for daily living.

SIGVARIS NA Names New President and CEO

Barbara Osborne has taken the help of compression garment maker SIGVARIS GROUP North America, effective May 30.

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