ATLANTA (August 26, 2016)—The biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare, are back and looking for HME products that are particularly suited for caretailing.
The coveted awards are all about promoting and recognizing products that contribute to providers' bottom lines though cash sales. Like last year, products will be reviewed by judges and the top eight will advance to an onsite judging round.
LENEXA, Kan. (August 25, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees August 31 at 1 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. EST to discuss how providers can use tactical strategies that can put their DME business on the upside even if they lose a competitive bidding contract. The webinar is titled “How the Losing Bidder Can Enter the DME Bid Arena,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, chairman of the health care group of Brown & Fortunato.
BOISE, Idaho (August 25, 2016)—Bestbath, a manufacturer of universal design showers and tubs, announced the use of a new barrier coat on its products providing a durable and longer lasting shower with better surface quality.
When sprayed on the products, the coating lays flat to provide a smoother surface improving the fit and finish of the final product.
ATLANTA (August 25, 2016)—GF Health Products, Inc., (“Graham-Field”) introduced the Lumex Pro Battery-Powered Floor Lift. Lumex floor lifts, designed to provide safer and more stable transfer of patients by caregivers, are sturdy and easy to use. This innovative lift features premium electronics with LCD panel and sturdy 24VDC motor, and can be operated with either the control box or hand pendant.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 25, 2016)—Contour Products rings in more than 15 years exhibiting at Medtrade with the launch of five new products at the show in Atlanta this year.
The new products include four new pillows and an inflatable bed wedge. Each of the new products has been designed for maximum orthopedic comfort and/or to treat specific medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, acid reflux and more.
UPDATE (August 31, 2016)—Due to safety concerns stemming from the Tropical Strom Warning for the Sarasota area, Harmar has cancelled the event for September 1. Stay tuned for additional information on the partnership with Wheelchairs 4 Kids.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2016)—Yesterday, AAHomecare submitted comments on CMS-1651-P, a rule from CMS that proposes to make some adjustments to the Competitive Bidding Program. CMS proposed to make several positive changes, such as increasing the bid ceiling to the 2015 unadjusted fee schedule and expanding the appeals process for breach of contract actions.
