Tag: Diabetes Supplies

HAUPPAGE, N.Y. – Better Living Now will open a new distribution facility in Twin Falls, Idaho, in June. The 19,000-square-foot location will allow the company to substantially cut its shipping times by 50% to 80% and greatly expand its 1-to-2-day service area and to scale faster. "We are very excited to be opening our newest location in Idaho and working with the government officials in the area” said Daniel Pope, president and CEO. “As an essential business, this new facility will...

STUART, Fla. – Ted Albin, a reimbursement consultant who provided services to Arriva Medical, and his firm, Grapevine Billing and Consulting Services, have agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve allegations they violated the False Claims Act, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.  In an emailed statement to HME News, an attorney representing Albin and Grapevine, said the case was without merit. "Mr. Albin and Grapevine did nothing wrong, and they should never have been part...

HME providers need to seize control of their future instead of leaving it to chance, says Mary Ellen Conway, chief compliance officer for US Med. “Lower barriers to entry in various HME sectors mean more competition sprouting daily,” she said. “Strategic planning and focus must be intentional to ensure that one's company maintains a sustainable, competitive advantage preventing others from stealing market share.” Growing market share requires a deep...

FARMER'S BRANCH, Texas - Tony Vehadian, who was recently named CEO of CCS Medical, says delivering health care to the home is an exciting place to be. “Payers are going to be looking at making sure patients are staying engaged and healthy, and anything you can do digitally to make that happen is going to be needed,” he said. “There's a lot of innovation there.” Vehadian, who takes the reins on Oct. 26, spoke with HME News recently about where he sees CCS fitting in the ecosystem...

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - CCS Medical has named Tony Vahedian as CEO effective Oct. 26. Vahedian has more than 25 years of experience, serving most recently as president of Cardinal Health Canada. Vahedian will work to accelerate the company's growth in the diabetes space, as well as expand its service offerings by leveraging digital engagement platforms and clinical education. “Health care moving to the home has been a trend we have seen growing in the last five years,” said Vahedian....

MALVERN, Pa. - LifeScan has launched the OneTouch Amazon storefront and introduced the OneTouch Verio 30-count Test Strip value pack. Consumers will be able to purchase their OneTouch diabetes testing supplies using whatever purchase methods they typically use with Amazon, including funds from a flexible spending account. “By offering an official, OneTouch branded source on Amazon to purchase authentic OneTouch supplies, we're continuing to make it easy for them to find and get the brand they've...

YARMOUTH, Maine - A perfect storm of delays at the U.S. Postal Service combined with an increase in demand for mail-order supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for providers. For Doral, Fla.-based US Med, the biggest issue is that Medicare requires beneficiaries to refill their prescriptions within a certain timeframe, says Mary Ellen Conway, chief compliance officer. “It's a very short window for refills of diabetes testing supplies, and there...

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Solara Medical Supplies has acquired the diabetes division of Active Healthcare. The Raleigh, N.C.-based Active Healthcare,a provider of CGMs, insulin pumps and supplies, was founded in 1990 by Steven and Lisa Feierstein. “We are proud of what we have built at Active Healthcare and our diabetes team is excited to grow further with the capabilities that Solara provides,” said Lisa Feierstein. The deal is Solara's fourth acquisition following its investment...

Medicare reimbursement in the diabetes market has constantly slid downward, thwarting even meager margins on diabetic products.If HME providers have a future in the category, it may depend on their commitment to selling products for cash. As manufacturers point out, retail products relevant for diabetes patients can also pertain to patients for other therapies and services.Diabetes-specific items have historically included orthotic shoes and inserts, compression hosiery, blood glucose monitors and...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Glooko has received joint ISO 13485 certification from Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. for both its Mountain View, Calif., and Gothenburg, Sweden, sites. This certification demonstrates the company's commitment to establishing a compliant quality management system that meets customer, safety and regulatory requirements for medical devices. “Our certification to ISO 13485 is an important milestone that confirms our quality management system has met internationally-recognized...