HME News

⏰ We got the gang together - Cara Bachenheimer at Brown & Fortunato, Jay Witter at American Association for Homecare & Ike Isaacson at VGM & Associates - for a story in today's HME Newswire about the potential impact of the federal gov't shutdown on the HME industry, including: A possible final rule outlining the next round of Medicare's competitive bidding program. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exnCjZVm ⏰ On Friday, we also pushed out a Breaking Newswire on Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introducing S. 2951 to provide adjustments to Medicare payment rates for DME that were previously included in Round 2021 of Medicare’s competitive bidding program. This is a companion bill to H.R. 2005. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9jJDHh9 📥 Click links above or check your email!

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👏 Congrats to Jason Seeley and the team at DASCO Home Medical Equipment on becoming the preferred provider of durable medical equipment (DME) and related post-discharge services for MetroHealth System patients across Northeast Ohio. 🏢 DASCO has opened a new branch office in Brecksville, Ohio, to serve MetroHealth patients. 📣 “We’re excited to partner with a health system that shares our commitment to high-quality, patient-first service,” said Jason Seeley, CEO of DASCO. “Our teams are aligned in the mission to reduce readmissions, improve satisfaction, and eliminate the common roadblocks patients face when transitioning to home-based care.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW8xu7tR

⏰ A timely request as seen in a Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services email bulletin this morning: ✍ Reps. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., and Greg Murphy, R-N.C., are leading a sign-on letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) not to move forward with expanding the competitive bidding program to include ostomy, urological and tracheostomy supplies. ➡️ They seek signatures by close of business this Friday, Oct. 3. 📣 “We respectfully request that the proposal for inclusion of these products be withdrawn as we believe it would conflict with the administration's goals to strengthen American manufacturing, secure our medical supply chains from foreign adversaries, and protect the health and well-being of our nation's most vulnerable citizens,” the letter states. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eksAJG3Z

👏 Congrats to the team at Rotech Healthcare on its acquisition of Baptist Home Medical Equipment. CEO Robin Menchen says: 📢 “We are thrilled to work with the Baptist Memorial Health Care team and expand our presence in these states. This acquisition is not only about growth – it’s about ensuring patients experience a seamless transition in care, and that referring providers can continue trusting in consistent, high-quality service for their patients’ needs.” Baptist was formerly owned by Baptist Memorial Health, which is comprised of 23 hospitals. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5Kz789H

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👏 Congrats to National HME on their new exclusive agreement to deliver DME equipment and services to Elara Caring 's patient network across 18 states. 📣 “We are honored to partner with the Elara Caring team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care and support for patients and their families during a critical time in their care process,” said Jeffrey Waldman, chairman and CEO of National HME. “National HME is looking forward to expanding the reach and impact of our exceptional services through our national platform and working with Elara Caring in delivering DME services to a greater number of patients across the country.” 💻 National HME will leverage its proprietary Hospice Cloud Pro software and a nationwide network of more 60 service locations to provide scalable, cost-effective DME solutions to Elara Caring. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dis8kp4A

👀 In this morning's HME Newswire: 👐 For patients, learning to use catheters is one thing. Living with them every day is another. Numotion Medical Supply's new Ally program hopes to help close that gap. The program offers vital online resources, education and connection – all in one place, the company says. 📢 “There are a lot of resources out there, but most are product-driven,” said Neill Rowland, senior vice president of Numotion’s Medical Supply division. “We wanted a site and a platform where end users could go and get resources on all types of products and scenarios, but then also have a community-based program where they can network, talk with their peers, talk to clinicians and really have a forum of outreach and community support.” The Ally program combines: ✅ Podcasts ✅ Webinars ✅ Videos ✅ Downloadable guides 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etV9W6pw 

🤝 During the August recess, DME suppliers across the country seized the opportunity to engage with lawmakers and advocate for critical DMEPOS legislation, according to the VGM & Associates Government Relations Team. ✅ In Dallas, Laurie Bachorek, director of rehab at Baxter Management/MetroCare, hosted U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, a member of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee. ✅ Lauryn Estrella, executive director for the The Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES), coordinated nine meetings with federal legislators across the six states represented by the association. 📣 “By opening their doors and sharing their experiences, DME providers are helping lawmakers understand the real-world implications of their decisions,” the company says. “As we move forward, continued collaboration and outreach will be essential to advancing legislation that protects access to quality care and supports the DME community. Let’s keep the momentum going—every conversation counts.” https://lnkd.in/eViqZ3Cg    

🤝 Apria & Byram Healthcare, both part of the Owens & Minor family, have joined the ranks of national providers with high-profile preferred provider contracts with large insurers. 📣 This week, the two companies announced a contract with Optum, which has a network of more than 36,000 aligned care delivery physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and 1,900 clinical sites. They will offer a wide range of products, including: ✅ Diabetes care  ✅ Sleep health  ✅ Respiratory therapy  ✅ Wound care  ✅ Urology  ✅ Ostomy care 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edzUQS8v