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Mobility

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,...

Home Medical Equipment (HME), Numotion


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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...

Heartland Conference, Home Medical Equipment (HME), VGM


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Bryan Collins

Providers

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...

Bryan Collins, Collins Medical Equipment, Home Medical Equipment (HME)


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Jeremy Kauten

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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...

Cybersecurity, Heartland Conference, Home Medical Equipment (HME), VGM


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Robert Boscacci

Also Noted

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...

Canada, HME Home Health, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Robert Boscacci


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Tom Ryan

News

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...

AAHomecare, H.R. 2005, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Jay Witter, Tom Ryan, Washington Legislative Conference


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Joel Gallion

Providers

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...

Bellevue Healthcare, Bryce Schaffner, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Joel Gallion


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Heartland preview: New tracks, plus return of keynote & pre-conference

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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...

Heartland Conference, Home Medical Equipment (HME), VGM


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Providers

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...

Collins Medical Equipment, Home Care Delivered, Home Medical Equipment (HME), Penrod Medical Equipment, Reliable Medical, Tariff


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From fax machines to machine learning: The fight for efficiency

Business Development

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...

ACU-Serve, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brightree, Computers Unlimited, Home Medical Equipment (HME), NikoHealth, Prochant


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