Tag: Essentially Women

Women’s health comprises many sectors, but the major ones are maternity and postpartum, as well as post-mastectomy and menopause products. And although those sectors have very different characteristics, they actually represent an opportunity for HME providers to care for female patients over the course of their lives, specialists in the field say.  The advantage for astute providers is to establish relationships with clients while they are young by furnishing maternity items and offering...

WASHINGTON — Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, have reintroduced the bipartisan Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, which would provide Medicare coverage of custom breast prostheses to breast cancer survivors.  The bill, H.R. 4779, would allow hundreds of thousands of women each year to choose a custom prosthesis after a mastectomy.  “This is a great step forward in our efforts to expand access to life-changing health care for breast cancer...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Essentially Women has announced a partnership with Nymbl Systems, a cloud-based billing and business management solution. “Essentially Women is incredibly excited to partner with Nymbl Systems,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women. “Nymbl’s business management system will allow our members to streamline their processes by helping with complicated billing processes, customizable forms, appointment reminders, point-of-sale (POS) system,...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Essentially Women, a division of VGM & Associates, has launched a redesigned website at essentiallywomen.com. Refreshed and enhanced for a more user-friendly experience, this updated site makes it easier for members to find the information they’re looking for. The site also includes a members-only portal, making it even easier to access the resources that are exclusively available to EW members. “At EW, we strive to provide the resources members need to lower...

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare’s Payer Relations Team has begun a nationwide campaign to work with state/regional association leaders to better align state Medicaid rates with higher costs.  The association says HME providers are experiencing increasing product prices and operational costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, as well as ongoing inflation pressures.  “Our work will include requesting that rates reflect the 6.4%+ CPI-U increases granted by...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Essentially Women has announced the three finalists for the 2023 Ruth Addison Award of Excellence. They are Carol Poole, owner of A New You Pink Boutique in Brandon, Fla; Patsy Taylor, former boutique coordinator, Magnolias Breast Health Boutique, Augusta, Ga.; and Ramona Hertzell, CFm, owner of Second to Nature Boutique in Greensboro, N.C. “The Essentially Women Ruth Addison Award of Excellence has become a significant award in the women’s health industry,”...

WASHINGTON – The Lymphedema Treatment Act has become law as part of an omnibus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden in late December.  The act requires Medicare to pay for compression garments, bandages and supplies to reduce lymphedema-related swelling and prevent recurrence.  “Congratulations to the Lymphedema Advocacy Group for their tireless efforts to pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president of Essentially Women....

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. – Gone are the days when diversification for a women’s health boutique meant simply adding swimwear and wigs.   These days, providers have a lot more opportunities to cross-sell products and services for a host of women’s health concerns, and the upcoming Focus on the Future Conference will show attendees how, says Nikki Jensen.  “The pandemic brought to light the importance of diversification,” said Jensen, vice president...

WATERLOO, Iowa – Registration is open for Essentially Women’s Focus Conference, scheduled for Feb. 4-6, 2023, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla. “We are excited to bring Focus Conference back to the Sheraton Key Resort in 2023,” said Nikki Jensen, vice president of EW, a division of VGM & Associates. “We had so much positive feedback from our attendee last year on the location, education and networking.” Early bird registration ends Nov....

WATERLOO, Iowa – There’s plenty of opportunity beyond breast pumps in the fast-growing mother-baby market, says Essentially Women’s Nikki Jensen.    “No matter what happens, babies will still be coming – that is a constant,” said Jensen, vice president of EW. “It doesn’t require special certifications. As long as a supplier (accepts) insurance and is able to bill for these covered items, they can get in the business.”  EW,...