Archive: October 2023
HME Home Health grows sales team
October 31, 2023HME News Staff
RICHMOND, British Columbia – HME Home Health has promoted Jeff Lang to head of sales and Eli Paradis and Gavin Dhanoi to regional sales managers. “With the promotion of Jeff, Eli and Gavin, HME will now have the managerial strength to continue to develop new markets and accelerate our growth further in 2024 and beyond,” said COO Michelle Harvey. Lang will oversee the sales department’s budget, strategic plan and objectives, while also leading the Pediatric Division. Paradis...
Alpine Home Medical debuts in Tooele
October 31, 2023HME News Staff
SALT LAKE CITY – Alpine Home Medical has announced the grand opening of a new store in Tooele, Utah, its 11th store overall. The company says the store, which is located just south of Walmart on Main Street, will bring its dedication to quality products, compassionate customer service and extensive range of home medical equipment even closer to those in need. “This new store marks another significant milestone in our mission to provide exceptional health care solutions to the communities...
RESNA hits pause on annual conference
October 31, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – RESNA's board of directors has decided to take a one-year break from hosting the organization’s annual conference. RESNA will develop new events and explore partnerships for future conferences, the organization stated. “Sponsors, attendees, and solution providers really enjoyed our New Orleans conference this past July, and we got great feedback from our customer focus groups and surveys,” said Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, ATP/SMS, RET, president of the board. “But...
TwelveStone expands in Kentucky
October 31, 2023HME News Staff
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – TwelveStone Health Partners has opened infusion centers in Lexington, Ky., and Louisville, Ky., its 16th and 17th locations. “We are thrilled about our further expansion into Kentucky,” said Shane Reeves, CEO, TwelveStone Health Partners. “We look forward to providing the residents of Kentucky with the same exceptional patient experience that we offer at our Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia locations.” The new centers join existing centers in Tennessee...
Coding for seating elevation imminent
October 31, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Industry stakeholders believe CMS will address coding for seat elevation systems during a scheduled public meeting Nov. 28-30.
They believe the agency will release corresponding reimbursement in December.
“Final implementation of coverage will be in early 2024,” NCART stated in a bulletin. “In the interim, the DME MACs will continue to determine reasonable and necessary coverage as they work to develop local coverage determinations that are in...
EnsoData, React Health partner
October 30, 2023HME News Staff
MADISON, Wis., and SARASOTA, Fla. – EnsoData has partnered with React Health to optimize CPAP adherence support for patients with sleep apnea. As part of the partnership, EnsoData’s adherence prediction AI technology will be integrated into React Health’s recently launched Connect patient management software platform, empowering physicians and HME providers with actionable data to provide timely, personalized support to patients who are struggling with therapy. “By partnering...
sovaSage integrates with React Health
October 30, 2023HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – sovaSage has completed an integration with React Health’s Connect patient management software platform. Earlier this year, sovaSage introduced Jeanie, an AI-based CPAP coach technology, to manage the initial 90-day compliance period and long-term compliance and support. “React Health has made significant inroads in the sleep therapy market and has established itself as a strong provider of sleep products and technology,” said William Kaigler, founder and CEO of...
Mobility City hosts annual conference
October 30, 2023HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings, a franchisor of Mobility City showrooms in almost 50 locations in the top markets in the United States, has completed its Fourth Annual Franchise Owners Conference here. Nearly all of the company’s franchise owners attended – franchises from California to New York to Idaho to Florida – as well as top suppliers and sponsors. They discussed key corporate initiatives, industry trends, certification opportunities and other business issues....
VGM launches ‘Champions of Change: 55 in 55’
October 30, 2023HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Government Relations has a goal of scheduling 55 visits with legislators or their staffers in 55 days in a final push to get H.R. 5555 and S. 1294 passed in Congress.
“We are in the bell lap of the legislative session, and your voice is needed now to get us across the finish line,” said Mike Isaacson, senior vice president of government relations and regulatory affairs for VGM & Associates. “There is so much happening on Capitol Hill that the...
ResMed restructures workforce
October 27, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SAN DIEGO – ResMed has reduced its global workforce by 5%, or about 500 people, to “accelerate profitable growth and power long-term success,” says CEO Mick Farrell.
Reductions are never easy, but “we know we are doing the right thing,” he said during a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2024.
“We have stopped some projects that were not working out as well as we thought,”...