Updated December 6, 2018: The Council for Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition of the nation's leading home oxygen therapy providers and manufacturing companies, reiterated support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ key reforms to stabilize the market for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) including home respiratory therapy and supplies, but expressed concern over a sub-regulatory proposal to include home ventilators in the Co

LAS VEGAS (November 29 2018)—Take advantage of the lowest possible rates for Medtrade Spring 2019, scheduled for April 16-18, 2019, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

WATERLOO, Iowa (November 29, 2018)—In early November, a group of HME industry advocates convened at VGM headquarters in Waterloo, Iowa, for a workshop that shared best practices for digital marketing and social media consumer-focused campaigns, with the goal of advancing grassroots legislative efforts that benefit the HME community.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (November 29, 2018)—The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), representing providers and suppliers of home and specialty infusion therapy, announced that its board of directors has appointed Connie Sullivan, BSPharm, president and chief executive officer, effective December 1, 2018. Sullivan will be the first pharmacist to hold the position of CEO since NHIA’s inception in 1991.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (November 29, 2018)—The BOC board of directors announces the election of its 2019 executive committee and the election of two new members of the board.

The executive committee is made up of the officers of the board. The recently-elected 2019 officers are:

Mark E. Smith

On Monday, November 26, 2018, Quantum Rehab announced the passing of Mark E. Smith, General Manager, Public Relations & Consumer Research for Pride Mobility, describing Smith as an iconic member of the Pride Mobility and Quantum Rehab family and someone who shared his passion for making a difference in people’s lives.

SAN CARLOS, Calif (November 26, 2018)—WHILL Inc. announced that their Model Ci personal electric vehicle (EV) received top accolades from TIME, as one of the “50 Best Inventions of 2018.” The annual list hit newsstands, Friday, November 16.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (November 26, 2018)—Nancy Geiger (East Patchogue), director of the Gurwin Home Care Agency, recently accepted the Norma Recco Advocate of the Year Award from the Long Island Chapter of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (NYSAHCP) for her outstanding contributions in public advocacy to advance home and community-based care.