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DALLAS – Kam Yuricich has been named the 2023 Van Miller Homecare Champion for her achievements as the executive director for OAMES and the Great Lakes Home Medical Equipment Association.  Yuricich will be honored at the Stand Up For Homecare reception at Medtrade in Dallas on Wednesday, March 29.  “Kam is a star and a stalwart for HME,” says Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president and CEO. “She’s brought home bottom-line wins for her members and she’s also...

DALLAS – Members of AAHomecare’s Executive Committee will answer questions from the industry at the AAHomecare Update at Medtrade on Mar. 29. In this new format, the association will look to Bill Guidetti of Apria, Josh Marx of Medical Service Company and Ryan Bullock of Aeroflow to offer up their vision of the future. Questions received from the industry for the panelists include:  What are you doing to address the problems we’re having with other payers? Does the DMEPOS...

CHICAGO – Sunset Healthcare Solutions is partnering with SleepRes to distribute V-Com, a device that softens peak respiratory flow for patients using CPAP, APAP and bi-level PAP therapy. “We are always looking for strong partnerships and ways to bring solutions to providers to help them grow their business and create added value,” says PJ Ruflin, vice president of business development. “SleepRes and their V-Com product fit this objective perfectly, and we look forward to helping...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association has announced the finalists for its 2023 Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry. The finalists are: Amsino Medical Group for the PUGGLE Enteral Feeding Pump; Brightree for Brightree Digital Experience; Gasgon Medical for AirVault; and Stratix Labs for the Enverify Surface Sampling Competency Kit. “The home infusion industry was born out...

STILLWATER, Minn. – MAMES seeks nominations for directors for its board of directors from Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The association also seeks an associate member. All positions are for a three-year term, from 2023-26. The deadline to complete applications is March 31. The board meets up to four times each year: prior to the Spring Conference and Fall Conference; and up to two other times, either virtually or face-to-face. MAMES will conduct the annual election of the...

WASHINGTON - The following ZIP code has been added to Round 2021 of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program to conform with United States Postal Service ZIP code changes within the identified competitive bidding area (CBA): 56963 Washington, DC CBA. No HCPCS codes were added or removed during this quarter. CMS has not indicated when it may hold any future rounds of the bidding program, after the last round largely failed due to lack of cost savings.

SARASOTA, Fla. – Beyond HME, a patient outreach specialist that provides support in CPAP resupply, compliance, consulting and other disease states, has announced a new partnership to integrate S3’s patient-focused Resupply SaaS platform to provide a complete resupply solution. “Beyond HME’s goal is to create a healthcare alliance with the best software solutions, service organizations and health care providers in the HME industry,” says Jim Dragatsis, CEO of Beyond HME....

FRISCO, Texas – Soleo Health CEO Drew Walk has been to the National Home Infusion Association’s 2023-2024 board of directors. Walk joins a group of seasoned home infusion experts on the board. “It is both a privilege and an honor to be asked to serve on NHIA’s board of directors alongside industry leaders and individuals who lead well-established and respected companies in the home infusion arena,” said Walk. “I am proud to have an opportunity to add my voice to...

NEW YORK – A new study from Columbia University researchers suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can potentially reduce heart disease in people with obstructive sleep apnea. But, while CPAP therapy improves sleep quality and reduces daytime fatigue in people with OSA, findings from several recent clinical trials show it does not improve heart health as physicians originally hoped, according to a press release by Columbia University Irving Medical Center. “Alternative...

RICHMOND, Va. – McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions has been awarded a five-year contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medical equipment and supplies.  The contract, used by the VA and other federal agencies, affords greater access to McKesson brand supplies, including respiratory accessories, disposable surgical instruments, hospital clothing, exam tables, adhesive bandages and hundreds of other products.  “Securing this contract represents...