Invacare Corp, Elyria, Ohio, is now the exclusive OEM sales representative for HME Advantage (a Calif-based consulting firm), and its services, for both accreditation preparation and competitive bid submittal. The new offerings are the latest additions to Invacare’s iPartner Solutions, a suite of programs and services designed to simplify business for HME providers, reduce costs, optimize resources, and improve the bottom line.

Through this relationship, Invacare iPartner Solutions will bring competitive bidding solutions that cover the entire process, from initial data compilation to price calculation, and finally to submittal—reducing time and effort for the provider—in addition to a solution for accreditation that includes preparation, implementation, and ongoing staff training.

HME Advantage is a privately held corporation in California, with staff across the country The company has successfully guided more than 500 companies through successful accreditation. “Helping providers with accreditation and competitive bid submission is a logical next step for Invacare iPartner Solutions. Our goal is to help providers streamline business functions, reduce costs and focus on key, profitable activities,” says David Kazan, vice president, sales and marketing, Invacare iPartner Solutions. “Bringing HME Advantage’s expertise in the accreditation and bidding process to our customers will help ensure their long-term success in the very challenging environment that we all find ourselves in today.”