OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Feb. 12, 2014)—Last week, the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) welcomed Carrie Green to the BOC staff as marketing manager. Green is responsible for developing and implementing BOC’s marketing strategy to improve communication with stakeholders and uphold customer satisfaction.

CARY, N.C.(Feb. 10, 2014)—ACHC announced that its first DMEPOS accreditation workshop of 2014 will be held at the Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 10. This workshop is designed to educate health care providers on the requirements needed to achieve and maintain compliance with ACHC DMEPOS standards.

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February 20, 2014 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EST Cost: AAHomecare Member: $99.00 Non-Member: $129.00 The OIG has stressed the importance of compliance programs for HME companies by issuing guidance on how the programs should be structured and implemented.

SOMERSET, Pa. (Feb. 14, 2014)—DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced the Innova Full Face Mask, the latest addition to its line of Sleep interfaces. The Innova mask, now offered in both Nasal and Full Face options, features the patented AIRºgel cushion for maximum comfort and minimum weight. The AIRºgel cushion with Advanced Cushion Technology protects the patient’s face from irritation and pressure.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Feb. 17, 2014)—Therafirm, a brand of Knit-Rite, Inc., has announced plans to launch Ease by Therafirm—a more affordable premium gradient compression product line. Extensive research, development and testing have led to a new, innovative product that meets consumer and doctor demands regarding ease of use, medically correct compression, affordability and comfort.

KENT, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2014)—Home medical devices require electricity to perform as they should; therefore, power outages can be detrimental to those depending on such equipment. With this in mind, Sea-Tac Electric founder Tom Hargreaves has launched a campaign to emphasize the importance of backup generators for patients relying on home medical equipment. Hargreaves stated, "Power outages are frustrating for everyone. An outage can bring entire cities to a standstill.

ATLANTA (Feb. 5, 2014)—GF Health Products has reported that in case of an emergency evacuation, Basic American Medical Products Zenith Long-Term Care Bed conforms to UL standards for use as an approved resident transport. It passes over a threshold as required by IEC 601-2-38, even in the lowest position.

WASHINGTON (Feb. 14, 2014)—Today's issue of The Hill, a Washington, D.C., newspaper widely read by politicians, features an Op Ed by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.). The congresswoman pulls no punches as she describes the serious ways that CMS has mismanaged the Medicare bidding program. "...CMS believes the system is working.