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Archive: December 2018


Mobility

Accessories relief stalls in Senate

December 28, 2018HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - The window for the Senate to pass accessories relief is “narrowing” rapidly.Amidst a government shutdown, the Senate returned to session at 4 p.m. Thursday for only a few minutes and took no action on H.R. 7217 or any other legislation. It will reconvene on Monday at 10 a.m., before the 115th Congress comes to a close, according to industry stakeholders.“So the legislative session remains open and we will see what progress is made between now and then on the shutdown...

Accessories, Complex Rehab, Legislation


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AAH: seeks payer relations professional, submits comments

December 27, 2018HME News Staff

WASHINGTON - AAHomecare is looking to add to its payer relations team. The association is recruiting a director of payer relations to join Laura Williard, vice president of payer relations. “As enrollment in Medicaid programs and in Medicare Advantage plans continues to rise, AAHomecare and our state association partners have been working non-stop to maintain sustainable reimbursement rates and to educate state legislators, regulators and plan administrators on the value of HME to their constituents,”...

AAHomecare, CMS


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NRRTS seeks nominations

December 26, 2018HME News Staff

LUBBOCK, Texas - NRRTS is accepting nominations for the following awards: Leadership Award, Distinguished Service Award, Consumer Advocate of the Year and Simon Margolis Fellow. For requirements and to submit letters of nomination, email Weesie Walker, executive director of NRRTS, at [email protected]. Nominations must be received by midnight on Feb. 28. The winners of the awards will be presented at the 35th International Seating Symposium, March 18-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center...

2018, Award, International Seating Symposium (ISS), Leadership, National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS), Nomination, Simon Margolis Fellow


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WHILL debuts autonomous technology

December 26, 2018HME News Staff

SAN CAROLS, Calif. - WHILL, a manufacturer of personal electric vehicles (PEVs), will introduce and demonstrate the WHILL Autonomous Drive at the Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas. “The WHILL Autonomous Drive PEV will be common in future public settings,” said Satoshi Sugie, co-founder and CEO of WHILL. “In the not-so-distant future, a user who has difficulty walking will merely 'summon' the vehicle. The technology will allow even first-time operators to experience...

Autonomous Technology, Consumer Electronics Show (CES), WHILL


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New branches: Delta Medical, Phoenix Rehab & Mobility

December 26, 2018HME News Staff

Delta Medical has opened a branch in Harrison, Ark., according to the Harrison Daily Times. The company held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the branch with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 18. The branch provides a variety of DME, plus an infusion pharmacy. Delta Medical was established in 2006, with the goal of serving patients in rural communities. It also has branches in Fayetteville (two branches), Batesville, Jonesboro, Rogers, Cave City, Fort Smith, Mountain Home and West Memphis…Phoenix...

Delta Medical, New branches, Phoenix Rehab & Mobility


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VMI buys Revability

December 21, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

PHOENIX - Vantage Mobility International, a manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Revability, a division of REV Group. Revability designs and manufacturers wheelchair accessible vehicles for commercial and personal use, giving VMI a more diversified product line. “This is an important move as our organization continues to take steps to satisfy the needs of our retail and commercial customers,” said Mark Shaughnessy, CEO of VMI. The...

Accessibility, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Vantage Mobility International (VMI), Vehicle, Wheelchair


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Editorial

Your tires are flat, but only on one side

December 21, 2018Guest Commentary

Imagine you are having a problem with your car. You need it looked at, so you take your car to an expert to get it checked out at and diagnosed. You know you have problems with your car, but you want someone else to assess your car's problems. The mechanic looks at your car and he is immediately puzzled. There are so many oddball problems with your car. The expert wants to know how this car came about. You tell him: “At one time this car ran great, but over the years, so many changes have been...

Competitive Bidding


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Smart Talk

Leadership: Bring it all together

December 21, 2018Kelly Franko

A. Implementing a mindfulness program in your organization can have numerous benefits when done in the right manner. As with any training programs, make sure the mindfulness training you choose will fit with your organizational culture before you begin. Articulating the benefits of the program to your employees is of high importance if you are to get buy-in from them. Employees need to understand the link between the program and the impact mindfulness will have in their everyday work and on their...

Kelly Franko, Leadership, Mindfulness


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Providers

Paragon Ventures: 25 years of being 'eyes and ears' of providers

December 21, 2018Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

NEWTOWN, Pa. - When Paragon Ventures launched in 1994, competitive bidding wasn't even on the horizon. Today, it is the biggest driver of change in the HME industry.Through it all, the Newtown, Pa.-based mergers and acquisitions adviser, which is in its 25th year, has remained committed to the industry, says Marc Rose, president and managing partner.“It feels good to have made it this far and still feel as energetic and as excited as we are,” he said. “We are as passionate...

Jonathan Sadock, Marc Rose, Paragon Ventures


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Vendors

Ventec gears up

December 21, 2018Liz Beaulieu, Editor

BOTHELL, Wash. ­- With payment rules and rates finalized for multi-function vents, Ventec Life Systems, maker of the VOCSN, is ready to open the gates to new business on Jan. 1.CMS released a final rule in November that introduced a new code for multi-function vents, E0467, and outlined payment rules, including that a Medicare beneficiary who requires a vent and only one other therapy is eligible for a multi-function vent. “This is really important, as almost all vent patients need at least...

Ventec Life Systems, VOCSN


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