home medical equipment

CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. (the “Company”), a U.S.-based home medical equipment (HME) provider, focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced it is on a preliminary list dated May 19, 2023, issued by FTSE Russell to join the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes at the conclusion of the 2023 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 26, 2023. Updates are provided by the Russell Microcap Index on May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23.

MIAMI—Independent Living Systems (ILS), a provider of health care and social services to complex populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible markets, announced it has been licensed as a home medical provider, meaning it can provide critical durable medical equipment for the home to partnering health care organizations and the general public.

NEWNAN, Georgia—Brendan Swift will join ATF Medical, a national provider of complex rehab technology (CRT) and accessibility solutions in workers’ compensation, as vice president, payer partnerships and marketing, the company announced. In this newly created role, Swift will lead the company’s sales and marketing strategies and develop and oversee national payer relationships.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 4, 2022)—AAHomecare's Payer Relations Council has been working on highlighting the value of the home medical equipment (HME) and creating consistent messaging and tangible resources providers can use to speak with payers, Medicaid programs and state legislators. 

INDIANAPOLIS (November 3, 2022)—Indiana home medical equipment (HME) suppliers are eligible for a grant equivalent to 8.1% of their qualified Medicaid billings, part of the relief made possible through funds targeted for home- and community-based services (HCBS) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
 

ST. LOUIS (November 3, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) expands Boost Oxygen offering with new showroom floor display. Building upon the success of Boost Oxygen’s introduction into the homecare market, Responsive Respiratory broadens its product line with an attractive floor display. 

DUNBRIDGE, Ohio (October 27, 2022)—Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. (PBE) announced the promotion of Ann Hertzfeld, vice president of research and development (R&D) and the addition of Lynn Miller, vice president of people and culture. These two senior leaders will advance PBE’s commitment to uplifting the lives of those it serves, which includes providing superior protection to our customers and the best manufacturing jobs in Northwest Ohio to its associates.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 14, 2022)—Recognizing the complex issues involved in developing regulations to implement the advanced explanation of benefits (AEOB), the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is requesting information from the public on a range of issues to better inform future rulemaking.

MIAMI (October 13, 2022)—A Unites States’ federal district judge has sentenced 56-year-old Ariel Madero Paez to 55 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for submitting more than $2.2 million in fraudulent billings to Medicare.

WATERLOO, Iowa (October 13, 2022)—VGM & Associates has released the final playbook of 2022, “VGM Playbook: Business Planning and Leadership.”

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (October 7, 2022)—A durable medical equipment business owner from Jackson, Missouri was sentenced to 30 months in prison for health care fraud and ordered to repay $7.5 million. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (October 6, 2022)—SpinLife, a division of Numotion, has announced its first physical location in New Castle, Delaware. Founded online in 1999, SpinLife has grown to be one of the top retailers of lifestyle mobility products through their product expertise, curated selection of products and commitment to customer care.

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (October 7, 2022)—Dynarex Corporation, a durable medical equipment and disposable medical products company, is proud to sponsor “Rides & Strides” on Sunday, Oct. 23, in support of the Breast Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. The event helps raise funds to provide free breast cancer screening services for underserved members of the community. 

WATERLOO, Iowa (October 4, 2022)—VGM Insurance Services announced it has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.