Tag: AZ Mediquip
AZ MediQuip CEO: ‘Digitally, we’re behind – that's an opportunity’
January 20, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Lane Hamm has spent most of his career in retail, which he describes as a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, a valuable perspective he brings to his new role leading AZ-MediQuip.
“Consumer needs continue to evolve and change,” said Hamm, who recently became CEO of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based AZ MediQuip. “Certainly, what they are looking at, and how they get access to information and products – to me that’s a fun puzzle to...
In brief: Viemed investment, prior auth expansion, Belluscura update
January 20, 2023HME News Staff
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed Healthcare has made a strategic investment in ModoHealth, a value-based care and patient management platform connecting payers, patients and post-acute providers.
ModoHealth expects to use the proceeds of the investment to fund the expansion of its proprietary patient management network, which combines clinical tools, remote patient monitoring, data analysis and patient-centric engagement.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with the team at...
In brief: AZ MediQuip CEO, Tricare decision, DexCom 7 approval
December 9, 2022HME News Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – AZ MediQuip has named Lane Hamm CEO, replacing Mark Nicotera.
Hamm has a retail background, most recently serving as CEO of Weekends Only Furniture & Mattress, a family-owned company with eight stores and an e-commerce platform. While there, he led the company’s expansion into multiple markets and launched its e-commerce platform.
“With his strong resume and straightforward demeaner, I am delighted to pass on the leadership of AZ MediQuip to...
Growing list of companies donate to Ukraine
April 15, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Hospital beds, wound care supplies and mobility aids top the list of medical equipment needed for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, says Chris Brand, president and CEO of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC).
The nonprofit recently shipped more than $40,000 worth of donated equipment and supplies to Poland to aid Ukrainian refugees in response to a request from a Rotary International coalition, and it’s in the process of pulling together another shipment...
In brief: Provider sues Philips, AZ MediQuip supports Ukraine, VGM launches tracker
March 18, 2022HME News Staff
PHILADELPHIA – Baird Respiratory Therapy has filed a lawsuit against Philips, claiming it and other DME suppliers are owed refunds for recalled respiratory devices containing PE-PUR sound abatement foam, according to Law360.
The complaint, filed March 9 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, seeks class action status on behalf of all similarly affected suppliers, arguing that Philips breached its warranty and misrepresented the risk related to the foam...
AZ MediQuip to support Ukraine efforts
March 16, 2022HME News Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – AZ MediQuip of Arizona has partnered with Project C.U.R.E. to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
AZ MediQuip has selected a range of wound care products that customers may purchase at any AZ MediQuip location and donate to the people of Ukraine. The company will match this donation dollar for dollar.
“Many of us see the events in Ukraine and are not sure of how we can help,” said Mark Nicotera, founder of AZ MediQuip. “This is a...
In brief: Inogen revenues, UnitedHealth merger, Heartland registration
February 25, 2022HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen reported revenue of $76.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 3.3% over the same period in 2020, driven by a 23.3% in domestic direct-to-consumer sales to $33 million.
Domestic business-to-business sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased 57.6% to $10.3 million compared to $24.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the supply chain constraints that limited product availability in this channel.
Rental revenue...
AZ MediQuip preps to open seventh retail location
August 12, 2021HME News Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – AZ MediQuip of Arizona will open its seventh location in September in Tuscon. “We are excited to be expanding our services throughout Arizona and now bringing our exceptional service and selection to the Tucson community," said Dave Kozak, chief marketing officer. “This location will offer a showroom that is over 5,000 square feet and will feature a large on-site selection of home medical equipment and supplies. Our trained, best-in-class team is ready to help...
From Dunkin’ to DME
July 16, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – While a national coffee franchise may not seem to have much in common with a regional DME provider, at their core, they’re both multi-unit retail locations, say Dave Kozak, who was recently named chief marketing officer of AZ MediQuip.
Kozak spent several years as director of marketing for Dunkin’ Brands, where he, along with Mark Belanger, now COO for AZ MediQuip, was responsible for the East Coast company’s westward expansion.
“There’s...
AZ MediQuip expands outside the Phoenix Valley
June 2, 2021HME News Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – AZ MediQuip of Arizona will open its sixth location later this month in Prescott Valley with a 7,600-square-foot showroom. “We are excited to be expanding our services throughout Arizona and now bringing our exceptional service and selection to Prescott Valley,” said Dave Kozak, chief marketing officer. Earlier this year, AZ MediQuip received an investment from Gemini Investors to grow its retail business, and in May, it opened a location in Goodyear. The provider...