HME eprescription company joins the association’s Diamond tier of corporate partners to help advance the industry’s public policy efforts.
The global healthcare logistics company has entered a definitive agreement to purchase the national HME provider for $37.50 in cash per share of common stock.
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There are several patient factors that mask fitting traditionally hasn’t accommodated, but probably should. A new technology tool is trying to change that.
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Stakeholders develop a document to educate payers, Medicaid programs on the need for patient access to key urological products.
The interoperability initiative will help the national infusion provider and its referral partners coordinate care for more than 250,000 patients.
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The new site offers a more mobile-compatible design and improved aesthetics to help users navigate competitive bidding information.
Well-known attorney helped build the VGM organization and was the ‘primary driver’ for strategies that helped shape the company.
Quickly growing HME provider brings on Kristy Sasser to help provide leadership and strategic direction.
The solution helps users stay active while in the home and can be moved easily around the household.
CEO of Reliable Medical Supply is recognized for exemplary services and for setting high care and organizational standards.
The independent diagnostic testing facility added support for the increasingly popular style of oximeter after requests from DMEs.
The association has analyzed the top 25 items in the 2022 DMEPOS fee schedule, which saw a larger than usual increase due to gains in the Consumer Price Index.
Both audit program contractors have announced new audits for surgical dressings, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition.
The device continuously monitors the face velocity airflow of a pharmacy fume hood.
The free online Awards Presentation & Panel Discussion gives HME industry members a chance to learn more about the winner and finalists.
Bill would also extend the pause on the 2% Medicare sequestration cuts. The legislation now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
The move blocks a nationwide vaccine requirement for Federal contractors and subcontractors to have employees being fully vaccinated by Jan. 18, 2022.
The rates for the calendar year 2022 are higher than past years, reflecting increases in the consumer price index.
A new position paper from the organization calls on Congress to ‘make permanent’ the allowances CMS implemented for telehealth evals for CRT during COVID-19.
The new drug reporting service helps transfillers meet the new FDA requirement to report the amount of medical oxygen filled and released to patients annually.
The rates are in effect through Dec. 10 and are the lowest rates available for the conference and expo running April 4-6 in Phoenix.
Aiming to be easier to transport, the new beds feature a frame that provides the same durability but is up to 100 lb. lighter than current bariatric beds
New legislation could finally bring Medicaire reimbursement for single-use or disposable negative pressure wound therapy, which would help spread the use of these devices in the homecare setting.
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