WATERLOO, Iowa (Oct. 16, 2014)—VGM Group Inc. announces a new business seminar for November and December, “HME in 2015 and Beyond: The VGM Preparation Series.”
Topics to be covered include:
• Round 2 recompete strategies
• 2016 U.S.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2014)—Catavolt Inc. announced the launch of its new health care mobile app platform, which allows health care providers and payers to securely mobilize critical patient data with the goal of providing better patient care and engagement.
Catavolt’s patented platform enables caregivers to access clinical information, including patient histories, treatment plans, diagnostic information, during the care process and interact with that information on their mobile devices.
ALGONA, Wash. (Oct. 10, 2014)— With anticipation of positive development in its Home Health Care division, EZ-ACCESS, a dba of Homecare Products, Inc., has expanded its team.
David Heinz joined EZ-ACCESS as director of sales. Heinz brings more than 33 years of experience in sales, branding and management. His most recent position was sales operations manager with Oberto Brands.
Dale Nash takes the position of national sales manager with EZ-ACCESS.
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 16, 2014)—November marks National Diabetes Month, and Dr. Comfort is helping to raise awareness of diabetes.
As a therapeutic footwear company, the fight against diabetes is very important to us,” said Rob Heglin, product manager at Dr. Comfort. “National Diabetes Month puts diabetes on the national and international stage. We’re happy to do our part to raise awareness and funds, with the goal of one day ending diabetes for good.”
For the remainder of the year, Dr.
ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2014)—A panel of judges has named this year’s Innovative HME Retail Product Award winners, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The awards are designed to honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale.
The five winners are:
The WiTouch Wireless TENS Unit by Core Products International (Booth #2533)
Research and planning are key when overcoming technical challenges
Walk through a home’s hazard areas to help provide the best solutions
WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2014)—AAHomecare met with Laurence Wilson and other key staff of CMS to discuss the ESRD proposed rule and its impact on the home care sector. Specifically, AAHomecare discussed concerns with CMS’s proposals to apply competitive bidding rates to non-competitive bidding areas and bundling payments on a limited basis in the next round of bidding.
These concerns were detailed in the Association’s comments, which were submitted on Sept. 2.
NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2014)—Visitors to the Unique Wellness booth at Medtrade Oct. 21-23 will be eligible for a free in-store pilot program. The solution-based disposable adult diaper manufacturer will provide one free case (3 packs) in each size of briefs (diapers) or pull-ups, samples and posters to allow stores the ability to test market products.