Tag: Fundraising
In brief: Bid fight’s next phase, Numotion’s LMN Navigator, Apple’s new sleep feature
September 12, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - AAHomecare has budgeted more than $3 million for a campaign to address the restart of the competitive bidding program.
The association will draw the funds for the campaign from its reserves and new fundraising efforts. Already, VGM and 21 other AAHomecare members have pledged more than $750,000. AAHomecare will expand solicitation efforts in the coming weeks.
“If the bidding program starts up again using the flawed framework and expanded product mix...
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...
Allina Health partners with VC to scale hospital-at-home model
October 18, 2022HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – Allina Health has partnered with venture capital firm Flare Capital Partners to launch Inbound Health, a new company that enables health systems and health plans to offer hospital-at-home and skilled nursing-at-home programs.
Allina Health and Flare Capital are leading a $20 million fundraising round for Inbound Health to scale successful acute care-at-home programs nationally through their unique partnership model, they say.
“The home hospital programs...
FODAC raises $40K for donated equipment
May 14, 2019HME News Staff
TUCKER, Ga. - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) held its 19th Run Walk n' Roll on May 4 at Stone Mountain Park, drawing 100 participants. The event, which included 5K and 3K courses, raised $40,000 for FODAC's mission to provide HME such as wheelchairs at little to no cost to those with mobility challenges and their families. Prizes were awarded to the top individual fundraiser, Vicki Crowell, who raised $2,130; and to the top group fundraiser, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church,...
Belluscura reaches fundraising goal for POC
April 30, 2019HME News Staff
PLANO, Texas - Belluscura has reached its fundraising goal for its portable oxygen concentrator, the X-PLO2R. The company, part of the portfolio of Tekcapital Plc, a U.K. intellectual property investment group, has raised 500,000 pounds. “We are delighted to see that Belluscura has reached its crowdfunding target of 500,000 pounds to help complete the regulatory clearance and launch of their new X-PLOR portable oxygen concentrator later this year,” said Dr. Clifford Gross, chairman of...
AAHomecare: Please Stand Up
July 20, 2018HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Registration is now open for AAHomecare's Stand Up for Homecare Reception at Medtrade in Atlanta. The association raised more than $30,000 at Medtrade Spring, helping to fund PR, legal and research initiatives in support of the industry's public policy goals. The reception will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the SkyLounge at the Glenn Hotel. “Last year's even was standing room only, so purchase your tickets today,” AAHomecare says.
Disability group launches capital campaign
February 2, 2016HME News Staff
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), which will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Medtrade Spring, has launched a campaign to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2016. FODAC will apply the funds toward facility upgrades and paying off the mortgage on its corporate headquarters. “This campaign will help FODAC better leverage HME donations across the state for the benefit of the community,” said CEO Chris Brand. The nonprofit, which celebrates its 30th anniversary...
Industry stands up for home care
April 1, 2015HME News Staff
LAS VEGAS - AAHomecare held its Stand Up for Homecare reception last night at Medtrade Spring, drawing 200 attendees and raising more than $50,000.The money raised goes to consumer advocacy groups like the American Association of People with Disabilities, United Spinal Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America and National Council on Independent Aging, as well as AAHomecare's own Save My Medical Supplies.“The reception raised over $50,000 to help promote a positive image of HME and raise public...
Fundraising begins for HME Audit Key
June 5, 2014HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - AAHomecare has kicked off a campaign to raise $250,000 in the next two years to develop and launch HME Audit Key, a tool to track audit activity in the HME industry. “This is a massive, long-term project that will benefit the entire industry and AAHomecare is committed to making sure it is provided with the resources it needs to succeed,” the association stated in a bulletin to members this week. Members of AAHomecare's executive committee and board of directors, along with...
Wheel:Life book provides fundraising tips
January 14, 2014HME News Staff
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - Wheel:Life, an online community for wheelchair users, has published Lisa Wells' e-book, “10 Fundraiser Ideas to Help People with Disabilities.”
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In it, Wells shares ideas about how to raise money for people who need financial help with medical equipment, rehab, daily medical needs or adaptive sports equipment. “Wheel:Life receives hundreds of inquiries each year from people who are seeking advice on ways to raise money for medical equipment,...