Tag: Kalogon
In brief: VGM’s new collab, Kalogon’s funding, Medline’s milestone
June 5, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM & Associates has launched a collaboration with Resmed to help home medical equipment (HME) providers strengthen their sleep therapy programs. By combining VGM’s expanding Total Sleep Services offering with Resmed’s connected sleep health capabilities, the two companies say they create a more connected path from diagnosis to long-term therapy adherence.
The collaboration brings together VGM’s member community and category expertise with Resmed’s...
Kalogon secures additional funding, plans to increase hiring
June 4, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has raised $5.75 million in funding, led by Enable Ventures, a venture fund that says it is dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap. Other investors include Florida Opportunity Fund, Castellan Group and returning investors DeepWork Capital, Sawmill Angels and Black Opal.
Kalogon will use the capital to:
Hire across engineering, research and business development
Expand the number of products offered internationally
Invest in the intelligence that...
Kalogon names new exec, sets aggressive growth strategy
March 23, 2026HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon has appointed Paul Banz as vice president of sales to help the company triple revenue and expand its international footprint into Canada and Europe. The new hire comes on the heels of the company opening a $50 million, 20,000-square-foot production facility in Melbourne, Fla., to support its aggressive growth strategy in both domestic and international markets. "Paul's appointment marks an important milestone in Kalogon's growth trajectory," said...
In brief: Orthotics fraud, Medicare Advantage data, Kalogon seed
May 31, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Office of Inspector General says there are still issues related to CMS’s oversight of off-the-shelf braces, including providers that ordered braces for enrollees for whom there was no history of a treating relationship.
The OIG also found new suppliers located in geographic areas with known Medicare fraud; Medicare paid more than private payers for OTS braces; and suppliers used prohibited solicitation to contact enrollees.
“These issues continue...
Kalogon raises funding
May 30, 2024HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Smart seating startup Kalogon has raised $1.2 million in extended seed funding to expand its line of products. The company will use the funds to bolster R&D and go-to-market following a standout year of product advancements and record sales that included partnerships with mobility device distributors – such as Etac and National Seating & Mobility – and the completion of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP’s accelerator program. “This...
Kalogon highlights research that validates Orbiter
February 15, 2024HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Kalogon’s Orbiter smart cushion improves blood flow and circulation in the gluteal tissue, according to a new study that the company conducted with EC-Service Labs and published in the Journal of Tissue Viability. By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using Orbiter's offload sequence compared to static modes. The results indicate that when using Orbiter's offload sequence...
Etac, Kalogon partner to enhance cushions
September 12, 2023HME News Staff
STOCKHOLM – Etac and Kalogon have announced a partnership to bolster the quality and availability of smart seating cushions for wheelchair users worldwide. The two companies are joining forces to enhance Etac’s Star cushion product line powered by Kalogon’s air management system. “Etac has a 50-year legacy of promoting user abilities and independence through our assistive devices, and teaming up with innovative companies like Kalogon ensures we can continue to lead the state...
Kalogon vows to change the way we sit
March 24, 2023Tracy Orzel
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon founder Tim Balz is hell-bent on disrupting the wheelchair industry and that’s not just a threat—it’s a promise.
Using a combination of machine learning and patent-pending air cell technology, the company’s Orbiter Smart Cushion analyzes pressure points in real-time, intelligently redistributing weight, increasing comfort and maintaining blood flow in wheelchair users.
“There’s a lot coming,” said Balz, a...
In brief: Part B drug payments, Kalogon deal, new Vertess managing director
January 6, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS should bolster its oversight of manufacturer-submitted average sales price (ASP) data to ensure accurate Part B drug payments, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General.
Due to invalid or missing ASP data, CMS could not calculate an ASP-based payment amount for 8% of drug codes at least once between 2016-20, the OIG found.
“CMS was unable to calculate an ASP-based payment amount for several reasons, including that (1)...
Kalogon snags distribution deal with Merits
January 5, 2023HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Kalogon, a leader in smart seating solutions, has announced Merits Health Products, a manufacturer of high-quality mobility devices, will expand the distribution of its Orbiter Smart Cushion. “Merits Health Products offers life enhancing quality solutions that enable independence and accessibility for everyone,” said Bret Tracy, director of sales at Merits. “When we saw Kalogon’s recent technology, we knew it would be a nice enhancement to our range...