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Vantage Mobility CEO Wins Military Service Award
Vantage Mobility International (VMI), manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, is being recognized by a United States military organization for its contributions to disabled veterans.
The non-profit Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced that one of its 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipients is VMI CEO Tim Barone. “Tim Barone and Vantage Mobility International are helping wounded service members reclaim independence,” said MOAA President/CEO retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana Atkins. “That impacts every aspect of their lives.”
In acknowledging the award, Barone said, “VMI’s mission is to never forget the challenges that our customers face every day, and our dedicated Veteran
Advocate Center (VAC) is all about having a team of employees committed to meeting the needs of our veteran customer base. The employees who work in that department are veterans themselves and can truly relate to their needs.”
Phoenix-based VMI offers a range of accessible vehi- cles, including the new VMI Honda Pilot SUV. VMI also sells side-entry minivans, including the popular Toyota Sienna, and vehicle platform lifts.
The company’s Veteran Advocate Center supports veterans through the mobility vehicle process by providing education on accessible vehicles and helping them to determine their eligibility for Veterans Affairs programs. m
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Bachenheimer to Open New D.C. Brown & Fortunato Office
Cara C. Bachenheimer has announced she’ll be opening a new Washington, D.C., office of Brown & Fortunato, P.C., in June.
Bachenheimer is known for her long-time policy and advocacy work on behalf of the home medical equip- ment and complex rehab technology industries. She has been senior VP of government relations for Invacare Corp. for more than 14 years.
In a news announcement, Bachenheimer said Invacare would be her first client once she launches her Washington, D.C., office.
“I appreciate Invacare’s continued support as I step away to help other businesses understand the impact of and help shape future health care legislation and regu- lations,” she said. “I am pleased to continue to support Invacare’s government relations and lobbying efforts as a consultant for the company.”
Jeff Baird, chair of Brown & Fortunato’s National Health Care Group said of Bachenheimer’s impending arrival, “We are excited that Cara is joining our firm. Cara’s expertise, coupled with our core practice areas,
creates an exciting synergy.”
In her new affiliation, Cara will be expanding her services in government relations, legislative and regulatory matters.”
The Brown & Fortunato law firm is based in Amarillo, Texas, and is well known for its work in the home medical equipment industry.
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Bachenheimer is an attorney
and lobbyist specializing in
legislative and regulatory
issues related to Medicare, Medicaid and other funding sources. During her career, she’s worked closely with
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, among other federal agencies. Bachenheimer has also worked closely with industry organizations such as the American Association for Homecare and NCART, and consumer organizations including United Spinal Association. m
Cara Bachenheimer