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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – ATHOMES has cancelled its upcoming meeting on April 17-18, 2024, due to pre-registrations that fell short of minimum hotel requirements. The board of directors plans to assess the association's future direction. “There are shifting dynamics within our region that necessitate careful consideration to ensure the continued viability of state associations,” said Dana Douglas, board president, in a message to members. “As Tennessee providers, we are eager...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Sherry Krug, vice president of business development at Binson's Medical Equipment & Supplies, has been named the 2022 HME Woman of the Year.  Krug, who joined Binson’s in 2020, oversees operational functions for all of the company’s locations  “Thank you,” she said during an online event on Dec. 15 hosted by the VGM Group to celebrate the finalists and name the winner. “This is such an honor and beyond any expectation that I...

CARY, N.C. – Rick Clark, a charter and founding member of ATHOMES, is stepping down from the board, the association announced in a bulletin. He also served as ATHOMES treasurer. Sharon Pruitt will take over the role of treasurer. ATHOMES also announces that Carrie Gibson of Rhythm Healthcare has joined the board. “I now work on the manufacturing side but previously had 15 years of experience in DME,” said Gibson. “I have broad background in DME from customer service, billing,...

ATHOMES has welcomed a new board member: Michael Hanna, director of compliance and education for Home Medical Products in Jackson, Tenn. Prior to Home Medical Products, Hanna was a provider outreach and education senior analyst for CGS, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction C. “While I have not been on the DME supplier side very long, I feel that I can bring knowledge to the group with my Medicare DME MAC experience,” Hanna said. “I have worked with all types and sizes of suppliers for a...

The ATHOMES Spring Conference, scheduled for March 19-20, has been postponed in the wake of a deadly tornado that struck Nashville, and middle and east Tennessee on March 3. A new date has not been set. Those needing a refund can email [email protected]. Otherwise, your payment can be held until the new date is announced. The NEMEP Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 1-2 in Tarrytown, N.Y., has been postponed as precaution against COVID-19. A new date and location has not been set. Members needing...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - James Rogers is a retired CPA who got his start as a Medicare auditor, before becoming CFO, and ultimately, president of a chain of hospitals. Since 1992, he's owned a number of home medical equipment companies.These days, he owns Chattanooga-based PPS Orthotic and Prosthetic and Phoenix Rehab and Mobility. He's also the president-elect of ATHOMES.“Working with James is a treat,” said Beth Bowen, executive director. “His passion and commitment to the industry...

Beth Bowen got her start composing newsletters for the North Carolina Association for Medical Equipment Services in 1991. Now she's the executive director of four state associations: NCAMES, the Virginia Association of Durable Medical Equipment (VADMEC), the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services (FAHCS), and, as of January, the Association for Tennessee Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Services (ATHOMES). HME News recently spoke to Bowen about juggling four sets of issues. HME News: With four...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Association for Tennessee Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment Services in February formed a Complex Rehab Committee. “I think this is an opportunity for complex rehab providers in Tennessee to connect with each other more—to share information and ideas,” said Ashley Plauch�, ATHOMES executive director. The committee hopes to offer educational opportunities, and to mobilize providers on legislative issues and keep them updated on regulatory affairs, says...