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Poll respondents work to lower costs, increase sales
September 20, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – With reimbursement strained, it’s unsurprising that 50% of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say they’ve targeted billing/collections as an area for improvement this year.
One way they’re doing that: Gaining efficiency through new billing software, but it’s a process that takes time, say respondents.
“We needed to reduce overhead expenses by reducing manual tasks,” wrote one respondent. “(I) didn’t expect...
Tenovi looks to lower cost of care
September 20, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – For tech company Tenovi, the “real magic” of remote patient monitoring is the end result – improved quality of life for patients, says Iftah Mashav, vice president of growth & partnerships.
Tenovi recently partnered with Trividia Health to offer Trividia’s TrueMetrix Air blood glucose meter to its health care, payer and other organizations.
“If, by lowering the cost the total cost of care, we're able to offer treatment and...
RESNA hitches ride
September 20, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ARLINGTON, Va. – RESNA is taking advantage of RehabWeek’s return to North America to co-locate its own conference at the event.
RehabWeek will take place May 12-16 in Chicago, drawing about 2,000 attendees. The RESNA conference will take place May 13-15.
“It’s an international conference that moves around the world,” said Andrea Van Hook, executive director of RESNA. “In 2023, it was in Singapore. RESNA participated in a similar way in 2019, when...
FODAC strengthens goodwill
September 20, 2024Tracy Orzel
TUCKER, Ga. – In a move to better serve Georgia’s coastal communities, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) has opened a second facility in Savannah with the help of congressionally directed funding and in partnership with a regional Goodwill.
A $478,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services made it possible to renovate the facility in Savannah facility, add three trucks for equipment collection, put up new signage and place seven 40-foot...
In brief: CRT advocates make case, patients want tech, Masimo pairs with Google
September 20, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab stakeholders converged on Capitol Hill on Sept. 10 to boost support for legislation that would improve access to titanium or carbon fiber wheelchairs.
The group met with legislators and staff from 49 Congressional offices Sept. 9-10 to move H.R. 5371 forward and seek support for a Senate companion bill that is expected to be introduced soon.
“Our CRT leaders made a strong impression across The Hill that included reaching a high proportion of...
NOVA Medical launches test drive certification
September 19, 2024HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – NOVA Medical Products has launched its NOVA Test Drive Center Certification designed to empower independent pharmacies and HME retailers to increase retail traffic and drive sales of the company’s rollator walkers. “Many people are skeptical or even fearful of using a walker,” said Sue Chen, CEO. “We believe that providing customers with the opportunity to personally experience the life-changing benefits of our rollators is crucial in empowering them to...
Dynarex recognizes first responder
September 19, 2024HME News Staff
ORANGEBURG, N.Y. – Dynarex has named Amy Strobach as the winner of the 2024 Dynarex EMS First Responder Caring Award. This honor recognizes EMS professionals who have shown exceptional dedication to their communities. "Supporting the EMS community has always been a cornerstone of our mission at Dynarex,” said Zalman Tenenbaum, CEO of Dynarex. “We are honored to present this award as a testament to the dedicated service of EMS professionals everywhere. Our commitment to providing...
JCPenney launches clothing line for wheelchair users
September 19, 2024HME News Staff
PLANO, Texas – JCPenney recently announced Jamey Perry for JCPenney, a new limited-time collaboration featuring fashionable and functional apparel for women who use wheelchairs. The exclusive collection, launching Sept. 9 at Runway of Dreams’ Fashion Revolution show during New York Fashion Week, is the latest extension of JCPenney’s commitment to adaptive apparel offerings and embodies the retailer’s pledge to make fashion truly accessible for America’s diverse, working...
AAH, Emerald extend Medtrade agreement
September 19, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare and Emerald have extended their partnership in Medtrade through the 2031 show. “A vital and strongly-attended trade show is critical to the health and success of the HME sector,” said Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president & CEO. “Medtrade delivers unmatched educational and networking opportunities and also showcases products and services in a way that a website listing or brochure just can’t match.” AAHomecare is involved in Medtrade in a number...
CRT advocates make case for H.R. 5371
September 19, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Complex rehab stakeholders converged on Capitol Hill last week to boost support for legislation that would improve access to titanium or carbon fiber wheelchairs.
The group met with legislators and staff from 49 Congressional offices Sept. 9-10 to move H.R. 5371 forward and seek support for a Senate companion bill that is expected to be introduced soon.
“Our CRT leaders made a strong impression across The Hill that included reaching a high proportion of...