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Benchmarking HME

Do you know whether your home medical equipment business is being run efficiently and profitably?

HomeCareXtra

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Getting Back To Business

The effects of Medicare's competitive bidding delay are a complicated matter.

Marketplace

New Products

Health Watch/Pedometer

The Pulse/Calorie Pedometer

  • calculates, displays amount of calories burned
  • features heart rate, finger pulse reader
  • calculates steps, speed, distance

Call 631/345-6591.

Smith & Nephew/Cold Therapy Wrap

The Kinetec ECT System

  • comes in neoprene for compression, foam for economy
  • designed for post-surgery muscle ache, pain relief
  • available for shoulder, knee, back, elbow, ankle

Call 800/558-8633.

PCSolutions/Software Demo

The DMEFreeDesk

  • accessible at www.dmefree.com without installing any software
  • features true 32-bit Windows program
  • Web-based system with data stored securely on servers

Call 860/974-1156.

Medisana USA/Support Hose

The Lightwave Comfort 70

  • designed to increase circulation, reduce water retention in women's legs
  • provides light to medium compression
  • comes in five sizes, three colors

Call 800/928-9366.

Leisure-Lift/Scooter

The Passport 4

  • features maximum speed of 5.2 mph
  • holds up to 300 pounds
  • features 15-degree incline rating, runaway protection

Call 800/255-0285.

Industrial Specialties/Check Valves

The Push-In Fitting CheckValves

  • for use with respiratory equipment
  • made of ABS material with stainless steel ball and spring
  • mounted internally into push-in fittings; straight, elbow, tee, cross fittings available

Call 303/781-8486.

AmFab/Patient Support

The Bedside Valet

  • designed to help users get in and out of bed independently
  • features adjustable, four-legged support for stability
  • made of solid steel tubing; opal powder-coat finish

Call 800/432-6322.

Consumer Care Products/Body Positioning Wedge

The Functional Forms

  • available with or without positioning belts
  • adjustable straps come in different lengths, sizes
  • designed to be water- and bacteria-resistant

Call 920/893-4614.

InterMed Gas Products/Oxygen Tank Holder

The Rack n' Roll

  • polypropylene trays, aluminum handles, removable wheels
  • assembles without tools; designed to be rustproof
  • accepts medical E, C, D, M6 cylinders

Call 954/970-2440.

Silipos/Gloves

The NouveauDerm Gel Gloves

  • features vitamin-enriched moisturizers, anti-oxidants
  • designed to be hand-washable, reusable
  • designed especially for cold, dry winter climates

Call 800/229-4404.

McKelor Technologies/Continuous Passive Motion Device

The Falcon Hand CPM

  • designed to be simple to use for therapist, patient
  • comes with finger attachments designed for easy use
  • weighs 14.8 ounces; portable

Call 800/273-5233.

Pel Supply/Socks

The SmartKnit Bracing and Interface Socks

  • designed to wick away moisture, keep feet dry and warm
  • designed to be seam- and wrinkle-free
  • Microsafe fibers help inhibit bacteria, fungal growth

Call 800/321-1264.

AliMed/Diabetic Feet Cushion

The Freedom Trilaminate 1

  • three-layer foot orthotic comes in pre-cut sizes and in blocker form
  • top layer designed to mold to feet by heat or pressure
  • forefoot area can be custom-fit; middle layer is shock-absorbent

Call 800/225-2610.

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