Tag: Nova Medical

The concept of retail is not new for the HME industry. Its past stretches back decades, though it has had trouble gaining traction among providers. That may finally be changing, however, as attitudes become more receptive and opportunities continue to grow.  Tim VanAntwerp, director of retail services for Waterloo, Iowa-based VGM, says overall numbers may not indicate robust retail growth across the industry, but those individual companies adopting a retail component appear to be on the upswing,...

BALTIMORE - Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) failed to meet one-quarter of CMS's performance standards, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). “Given the billion of dollars awarded to Medicare Administrative Contractors and the critical role they play in administering the Medicare program, effective oversight of performance is important to ensure that they are adequately processing claims,” the OIG states. The OIG based its findings on a performance...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Finnegan Medical Supply is now carrying Nova Medical Products, including colorful and patterned walkers, canes, mobility accessories and bath safety equipment, the company announced Jan. 7. Finnegan Medical was attracted to Nova Medical by its Glamor line of mobility accessories, according to the release. “Most of the ambulatory products we normally see are gray or black and boring,” said Su-Lauren Wilson, CFO at Finnegan Medical, in a release. “Nova brings you...