Tag: Home Medical Equipment (HME)
Numotion reports data security incident
April 22, 2025HME News Staff
PHOENIX - Numotion recently learned that certain employee email accounts were accessed without authorization on several occasions between Sept. 2, 2024, and Nov. 18, 2024, the company said in a Notice of Data Security Incident posted on its website.
The company stated: “Numotion has no reason to believe that anyone was trying to access personal information in the accounts, and there is no indication that any information has been used for fraud or identity theft. Nevertheless,...
Heartland extends early bird pricing, offers generous refund
April 21, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Heartland Conference is extending its early bird pricing until April 30. Conference registration includes all meals, onsite transportation, and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. “We recognize plans change and to provide you peace of mind, we revised our refund policy,” said Jill Blaser, conference chair. “If circumstances prevent you from attending, we will fully refund your registration through June 1. This policy change underscores our commitment...
Collins Medical aims to be ‘concierge’
April 18, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Collins Medical Equipment is making a shift to high-end retail with a new downsized location in Bridgeport, Conn., and placing a greater emphasis on personalized customer service, says Bryan Collins.
The move will allow the family-owned company to compete with the Amazons of the world by offering a deep knowledge base of what it sells, along with delivery and setup services, he said.
“I buy local as much as I can, but sometimes you do need to buy...
Heartland zeroes in on cybersecurity, AI
April 18, 2025Tracy Orzel
WATERLOO, Iowa – With cyberattacks escalating and AI innovation moving at warp speed, VGM’s Heartland Conference is expanding its focus on digital preparedness by introducing a dedicated technology & security track to this year’s pre-conference.
Last year’s data breach at Change Healthcare, which exposed the information of nearly 190 million people, was a wake-up call for the entire industry. From patient trust to business continuity, the consequences of falling behind...
HME Home Health marks successful first year for E-Store
April 16, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, B.C. – HME Home Health is marking the one-year anniversary of the launch of its HME E-Store, which has processed more than 2,500 orders. “To me as a leader in technology in the medical distribution space being one of the first companies in Canada to offer online shopping for customers in British Columbia and Alberta,” said Robert Boscacci, co-founder and CEO. “Our e-commerce results have been exceptional with our team processing for 3700 product invoices in just...
Upcoming Legislative Conference: Office visits, watercooler chats boost support
April 11, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare’s first in-person Washington Legislative Conference in several years will allow attendees to not only line up support for industry causes but also set the stage for years to come with new members on committees of jurisdiction.
“We have a number of freshman lawmakers that have been appointed to these committees,” said Jay Witter, senior vice president of government relations. “This is a great opportunity for our folks to establish these...
Bellevue Healthcare sparks 25th year with growth
April 11, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Patient demand and existing relationships in the region provided a natural jumping off point for Bellevue Healthcare’s newest location in Salem, Ore., its fourth in the state and 22nd overall, says Bryce Schaffner.
The new location will offer a full range of mobility and respiratory equipment, as well as a retail business. It will also serve hospice customers who were previously served from another location.
“There’s a lot of unmet need...
Heartland preview: New tracks, plus return of keynote & pre-conference
April 11, 2025Tracy Orzel
WATERLOO, Iowa – It’s not just another year for the 2025 VGM Heartland Conference – it’s a handoff, a love letter to the small-town Midwest and a map for the industry’s future.
Growing up in the Heartland
Jill Blaser, senior director of operations for VGM Education, will wrap up her tenure as chair of the Heartland Planning Committee this year. Blaser has shaped the event for the past six years, but her involvement stretches back to the days of stocking...
Providers expect margin squeeze
April 4, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Amid all the chaos in Washington, D.C., including reorganizations and layoffs at CMS and potential Medicaid spending cuts, the administration’s far-reaching tariffs are of particular concern, say HME providers.
President Donald Trump implemented a new 10% tariff on all imported goods, no matter where they come from, on April 2, with even higher tariffs for certain countries.
“If someone were to ask me what keeps me up at night, it’s the...
From fax machines to machine learning: The fight for efficiency
April 4, 2025Tracy Orzel
Modernization and efficiency: Providers are adopting next-generation solutions for scalability, automation and efficiency to overcome challenges like tighter reimbursements and labor shortages.
Proactive RCM: Companies are focusing on front-end optimization to reduce denials and maximize clean claims, using tools like QuickSight for real-time analytics and reporting.
AI and data security: AI-powered solutions are transforming manual processes, while robust...