American Association for Homecare members will receive discounted pricing on DMEPOS surety bonds and liability insurance from VGM Insurance tailored to the home medical equipment business, according to an agreement announced today at Medtrade. Under the new program, AAHomecare members will receive a 10 percent discount on surety bond premiums and liability insurance premiums.  In addition, VGM offers other insurance products designed especially for HME providers, including property, business...

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S. 2196 WOULD HELP ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFOUND DISABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO THESE ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS A Senate bill to protect patient access to complex rehab wheelchair accessories by preventing the application of prices derived from the Medicare competitive bidding program was formally introduced today.  The full title of the bill is S. 2196, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the nonapplication of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex...

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ATLANTA - This year’s annual Homecare Champion Award will go to brothers Joey Tart and Billy Tart, co-founders of Family Medical Supply, Inc., a home oxygen and home medical equipment company with 17 locations throughout central and eastern North Carolina. The Homecare Champion Award recognizes AAHomecare members who have made exceptional contributions to the homecare community throughout their careers. A Homecare Champion embodies the spirit of service and caring that...

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We are terribly saddened by the passing of Van G. Miller.  His influence in the homecare arena is second to none, and his work founding and leading a great company leaves an impressive legacy.  The essential work of The VGM Group not only helps their diverse nationwide membership thrive, but also positively impacts the lives of the millions of people these companies serve. Van’s service on the Board of Directors of AAHomecare, as well as his determination to make The VGM Group...

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