Tag: United Spinal
United Spinal’s ROCH provides momentum to wheelchair repair bill
August 28, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – The United Spinal Association says advocacy efforts during its annual Roll on Capitol Hill (ROCH) event have already helped secure new congressional support for legislation that would prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from requiring prior authorization for maintenance and repairs to wheelchairs and other complex rehab technology.
Following 172 meetings with congressional offices during the late-June event, Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., signed on as...
In brief: Owens & Minor seeks financing, F&P ‘works through’ tariffs, docs oppose cut
February 5, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor is raising additional debt “while capital markets are attractive” to finance its acquisition of Rotech Healthcare, the company announced Feb. 3.
The company still expects to close on the acquisition in the first half of 2025.
“Our healthy free cash flow provides the vehicle for this proposed financing, as well as helping us achieve our deleveraging goals over the next few years,” said Edward Pesicka, president and CEO of...
In brief: Cath codes, sleep predictions, wildfire support, pulse ox guidance
January 10, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding (PDAC) contractor for CMS seeks primary contact information from manufacturers and distributors as it prepares to roll out new HCPCS codes for hydrophilic intermittent urinary catheters on Jan. 1, 2026, AAHomecare reports.
Manufacturers and distributors can provide their primary contact by completing this form by March 31. Over the course of the year, the PDAC will work with the primary contact to determine if their products qualify...
In brief: VGM & Associates, HR HealthCare add new faces & Mobility City hosts event
October 25, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Nikki Grace will join VGM & Associates as director of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Cindi Petito will join as director of clinical networks.
Grace previously worked as the director of North American operations for Osseointegration International, where she offered support to amputees worldwide. Grace, the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year, established Central Illinois Amputees, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and addresses the specific...
In brief: Quipt expands, ROHC rolls, Withings partners
June 10, 2022HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical has acquired NorCal Respiratory, a provider with three locations in California covering the northern part of the state.
NorCal reports unaudited trailing 12-month annual revenues of about $3.2 million and expects adjusted EBITDA of $650,000 post-integration.
“We are extremely excited to close the acquisition of NorCal Respiratory, providing us a further expansionary opportunity in California to grow our market share,” said Greg Crawford, chairman...
ROCH returns to DC
June 8, 2022HME News Staff
NEW YORK – United Spinal will bring more than 100 wheelchair users to Washington, D.C., on June 12 – 15 for the 10th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill.
ROCH is United Spinal's annual flagship advocacy event, gathering the organization's members and supporters to encourage elected officials to support policy initiatives that empower and promote the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities.
"The disability rights movement is as old as the modern age,...
Ostomy stakeholders develop white paper
August 19, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A customized approach is needed to ensure the needs of individuals with ostomy are successfully managed, according to a new white paper published by a group of stakeholders to educate payers and state Medicaid programs.
The white paper, developed by AAHomecare, United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., United Spinal Association, Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, and Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board, addresses the variables going into...
United Spinal equips wheelchair users to better weather disasters
October 28, 2020HME News Staff
KEW GARDENS, N.Y. - The United Spinal Association has launched a disaster preparedness initiative for individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders designed to lessen the effects and risks associated with natural or human-caused disasters. “Read to Roll” addresses the significant challenges individuals living with disabilities face when disasters strike, especially those who rely on power wheelchairs, ventilators and other medical equipment and supplies. “Our goal is to help...
Mayor's Office honors 'relentless' disability advocate
September 20, 2019HME News Staff
NEW YORK - James Weisman, president and CEO of United Spinal Association, was awarded a certificate of recognition from the Mayor's Office for People With Disabilities during the recent Disability Awareness Night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. Weisman received the certificate for his advocacy to expand disability rights and access to transportation for wheelchair users in New York City and across the country. “When Jim is at the table, he is vocal and relentless in the pursuit of equality,”...
United Spinal, Permobil Foundation increase access to seat elevation
June 4, 2019HME News Staff
NEW YORK - Members of the United Spinal Association now have the opportunity to apply for a Roll Forward Grant for a SmartDrive or active-height seat elevator on a new Permobil wheelchair thanks to a new partnership between the two organizations. “We're thankful for the support of Permobil Foundation to empower our members to attain greater independence,” said James Weisman, president and CEO of United Spinal. “Their partnership has helped us expand our mission to improve the quality...