Brian Best Wins Seat in Iowa House

CARROLL, Iowa (Nov. 17, 2014)—The HME industry saw one of its own swept into office earlier this month when Republican Brian Best won a seat in Iowa House District 12, defeating two-term Democrat incumbent Dan Muhlbauer. The 54-year-old Best has owned BestMED Respiratory, a one-location fixture in Carroll, Iowa, for the last 13 years.

Ken Waters Joins Emerge Sales as Global Strategic Adviser
EAST NORTHPORT, N.Y. (Nov. 19, 2014)—Emerge Sales Inc. announced the addition of Ken Waters, who will serve as a global strategic adviser. Waters brings decades of experience in creating and leading global sales teams and helping companies grow. "It's like a dream come true for me. We're getting a highly experienced sales leadership pro in the prime of his career,” said Mike Sperduti, president and CEO of Emerge Sales Inc.
The MED Group Announces Agreement with OmniSYS
LUBBOCK, Texas (Nov. 17, 2014)—The MED Group, a Managed Health Care Associates Inc. (MHA) company, announced that it entered into an agreement with OmniSYS to offer comprehensive revenue-cycle management and compliance services. OmniSYS allows providers to bill medical claims through their operating system, managing the full cycle of the medical claim, from eligibility checks at the point of sale to billing the claim, accounts receivable management, remittance and patient invoicing.
Industry Groups Join Forces to Honor HME Providers

WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2014)—In honor of Home Care Month in November, People for Quality Care (PFQC) and Save My Medical Supplies (SMMS) have come together to spread the word about the positive impact of HME.

From helping patients live independently in their homes to being leaders in their communities, there are many examples of how HME providers go out of their way to help others. PFQC and SMMS have created a centralized home for these positive stories.