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CMS signals potential big changes to bid program
July 3, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – Industry stakeholders await more details, but their initial analysis of CMS’s proposed rule for a new round of competitive bidding has them worried the agency plans to significantly expand the program to new product categories and impose new requirements.
Are CGMs a hot-ticket item?
In the June 30 announcement, CMS said product categories and a specific timeframe for the next round will be announced at a future date. Yet the agency highlighted continuous...
Prior authorizations: Insurer pledges, tech plays & exemption pathway
July 3, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – In about a one-week span, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed three new initiatives that seek to improve and modernize the prior authorization process. Industry stakeholders say the initiatives – while some are geared more toward physicians and are smaller in scale – could have a positive impact on HME providers.
All in late June:
HHS and CMS announced that major health...
AASM celebrates 50th – and is ready to catch the next wave in sleep
July 3, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
DARIEN, Ill. – As researchers and clinicians began to better understand sleep, they saw the need to create clinical standards, accreditation and a forum for the exchange of information. That lead to the creation of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, which turns 50 this year.
“We’re excited to acknowledge this anniversary so that we can understand where we came from, so that we can build a better organization that address the needs of its member and help promote the...
New tech, new vision: Greatorex helps push for smarter home access
July 3, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In his new gig as a strategic advisor for DwellSafe, Jim Greatorex aims to help the company expand the customer base for its virtual home safety platform to home access and other professionals.
“We’re looking at educating them on it,” he said. “Those that have tried it are getting positive results. Once it takes hold, it will take home access to a different level.”
Greatorex was previously vice president of VGM Live at Home,...
In brief: DASCO partners with Vandy, Sunrise Medical buys MfM
July 3, 2025HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – DASCO Home Medical Equipment and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have formed a joint venture to operate Carefluent Connect, VUMC’s durable medical equipment company.
The partnership brings DASCO’s proven operational expertise to help fulfill Carefluent Connect’s mission of delivering a seamless, patient-centered DME experience across Middle Tennessee.
Originally created by VUMC to close gaps in the discharge and home equipment...
HR1 clears Senate: DMEPOS industry faces cuts, Medicaid shake-up & new challenges
July 2, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Senate cleared the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, HR1, in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill now returns to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers must decide whether to adopt the Senate’s revised version or negotiate further changes before it can reach the president’s desk.
Among the bill’s many provisions, several have significant implications for the DMEPOS industry, particularly through...
DASCO, Vanderbilt joint venture adds operational depth, experience
July 2, 2025HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – DASCO Home Medical Equipment and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have formed a joint venture to operate Carefluent Connect, VUMC’s durable medical equipment company.
The partnership brings DASCO’s proven operational expertise to help fulfill Carefluent Connect’s mission of delivering a seamless, patient-centered DME experience across Middle Tennessee.
Originally created by VUMC to close gaps in the discharge and home equipment process,...
Sunrise Medical expands pediatric offerings with MfM acquisition
July 2, 2025HME News Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical has acquired Made for Movement (MfM), a specialist in neurorehabilitation therapeutic devices designed to restore and enable movement for individuals with complex mobility needs. The deal enhances Sunrise Medical’s pediatric offerings.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Norway, MfM’s flagship products — including the Innowalk, Innowalk Pro, and NF-Walker — support early and intensive therapy through motor-assisted standing...
REQ named top business in NH
July 2, 2025HME News Staff
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Rehabilitation Equipment Associates in Manchester, N.H., has been named Business of the Year 2025 – Health Care (Small Company) by Business NH Magazine. REQ, along with other award winners, was honored at a ceremony on June 6 at the Double Tree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel. Janet and Karl Soderquist, CEO and president of the company, respectively, started the company in their garage more than 40 years ago. The company, which bills itself as the largest privately...
WeInfuse joins NHIA advisory council
July 2, 2025HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – WeInfuse has joined the National Home Infusion Association’s Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC). FIAC is a strategic advisory group comprised of manufacturing and service companies that are deeply invested in the home and alternate site infusion industry. The group consistently works with the association’s staff and board of directors to collaborate on critical issues, address challenges and seek opportunities to innovate in this growing segment of health...