Tag: Advanced Diabetes Supply (ADS)
ADS makes ‘strides’ toward improving diabetes management
September 6, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CARLSBAD, Calif. – With the growth in Type 2 diabetes and the expansion of coverage for continuous glucose monitors by both Medicare and other payers, Advanced Diabetes Supply’s new StrideForward program can fill a potential gap in care, says CEO Bill Mixon.
The program, which is offered in partnership with StrideMD and which is billable to insurance, will offer select ADS members with Type 2 diabetes access to a full suite of remote patient monitoring and virtual care support...
In brief: Mobility study, ADS-StrideMD partnership, SoClean clearance
August 21, 2024HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – Clinical investigators from the University of Pittsburgh and the Medical University of South Carolina recently published a study that shows different types of mobility devices and certain characteristics of people with limited mobility are associated with reported falls.
The study, published in the journal Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, and based on an analysis of more than 11,000 deidentified cases from the Functional Mobility Assessment and Uniform...
ADS takes on burden for pharmacies
July 19, 2024Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Advanced Diabetes Supply recently expanded its Part B services to retail pharmacies to include management of diabetes supplies.
The move made sense for ADS, which has already been partnering with pharmacies to offer continuous glucose monitors, says CEO Bill Mixon.
“CGM is central to what we do, but we provide other diabetes testing supplies that these patients might need,” he said. “We can fulfill those through the DME benefit, which...
ADS names Baldwin to SVP role
June 11, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Advanced Diabetes Supply has named Blair Baldwin as the new senior vice president of operations. Baldwin most recently served as the vice president customer care and consumer experience for CareSource and held prior roles as vice president member care and vice president applied sciences at TDECU. “We’re proud to have Blair join the ADS team,” said Bill Mixon, ADS CEO. “His approach, expertise and strategic vision will undoubtedly play a key role in...
Advanced Diabetes Supply Group supports race for cure
June 3, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. - Advanced Diabetes Supply Group sponsored the American Diabetes Association’s annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event aimed at spreading awareness and raising funds toward a cure for the chronic disease. The company, comprised of ADS and US Med, sponsored the 2024 Tour de Cure: Capital Region ride on June 2 at the Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa, N.Y. “We are proud to be sponsors of the 2024 Tour de Cure and show our support in the fight against diabetes,” said...
ADS adds to leadership team
May 16, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Advanced Diabetes Supply has named Mike Diamond vice president of enterprise architecture, and Larry Witte III as vice president of IT operations. “We are pleased to welcome these experienced health care professionals to the team,” said Bill Mixon, CEO. “Their combined expertise, commitment to excellence and innovative thinking will be invaluable to our company’s continued growth and success.” Diamond has more than 15 years of health care experience,...
In brief: MA payments, tech stage, device risk, Cardinal acquisition
February 2, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has released a Calendar Year 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs that would pave the way for payments to MA plans to increase on average by 3.7%, or more than $16 billion, from 2024 to 2025.
“CMS continues to ensure that Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans remain strong, stable and affordable offerings,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “The Advance Notice upholds...
ADS adds Libre 2 Plus sensor
January 31, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Advanced Diabetes Supply (ADS), a national distributor of diabetes devices under the ADS and US MED brands, is now carrying the new FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, the first DME provider in the country to offer consumers the 15-day sensor. “The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus is an exciting advancement in diabetes health technology and is the only 15-day non-implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor in the U.S.,” said Bill Mixon, CEO of ADS. “As leading...
In brief: AAH pushes for follow up, StateServ buys PBM, ADS builds C-suite
January 24, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill on Jan. 18 to keep the government funded until the beginning of March, AAHomecare reports, but the bill does not contain various health care extender measures, including the industry’s provision to extend the 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement rates in non-rural areas.
“We are continuing to work with our champions, as well as influential legislators and committee staff, to pass our legislation...
Advanced Diabetes Supply builds out C-suite
January 22, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. - Advanced Diabetes Supply, a distributor of specialized diabetes devices under the ADS and USMED brands, has made three new C-suite appointments.
The company has named Sean Muiz as chief supply chain officer, Melanie Montero as revenue cycle leader and Walt Meffert as chief transformation officer.
“We are pleased to welcome these seasoned leaders to the ADS executive team,” said Bill Mixon, who was named ADS CEO last year. “Their experience, expertise...