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Special fraud alert on telemarketing just doesn't make sense.

Washington Wisdom by Cara C. Bachenheimer

Choose Your Own Terms

And don't blame everything on Walmart.

Better Business by Wallace Weeks

Move into Action

Make sure your 2010 to-do list doesn't turn into a 'didn't-do' list.

Sales Notebook by Louis Feuer

Time Flies

Is it time to conduct your annual performance evaluations?

Accreditation Now by Mary Ellen Conway

RAC 'Em Up

The permanent RAC program has now rolled out.

Law School by Jeffrey S. Baird

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Still Betting on Sleep Therapy

Following CMS' new coverage mandates, a recent survey shows providers are working harder with patients all the way.

Marketplace

Bath Products/Patient Lifts

Alex Orthopedic/Lift

All Purpose Patient Lift

  • chrome plated square steel tubing; heavy-duty hydraulic pump; U base provides width adjustments from 19 to 42 in.
  • four swivel casters with brakes on rear casters; spreader bar and chains included; trapeze bar adjusts for both height and length
  • weight capacity 350 lbs.
    www.alexorthopedic.com

Dana Douglas/Transfer Bench

Look

  • comfortable back support
  • removable seat allows shower/curtain door to close
  • optional soap dish and armrest
    www.danadouglas.com

Drive Medical/Auto Bath Lifter

Bellavita

  • two-piece construction eases assembly/disassembly for transport
  • quick charge lithium-ion battery is accommodated in the hand control
  • seat height reaches 18.8 in.; the lowest at 2.3 in.; weighs 20.5 lbs.
    www.drivemedical.com

Clarke Health Care Products/Bath Lift

Aquatec Bathlift

  • battery-powered reclining back, optional seat widths and back laterals; requires no home remodeling; self-release suction cups adhere securely to smooth tub floors; seat flaps rest on the top of the tub for stable transfer
  • hand remote has easily identified up and down buttons and low power indicator; lithium-ion battery is in the hand control for convenient recharging; safety feature does not allow lift to lower when there is not enough power to rise again
  • stable and rust-free frame, reinforced lifting scissors and bottom plate; non-slip textured surface includes removable, washable covers; disassembles into easy-to-carry parts; has a 400-lb. weight capacity
    www.clarkehealthcare.com

Eagle/Shower Chair

Tub Mount Swivel Shower Chair

  • constructed of sturdy, lightweight aluminum preventing rust
  • seat rotates and locks into place every 90 degrees
  • snaps together; no tools required; weight capacity 300 lbs.
    www.eaglehealth.com

Invisible Caregiver/Grab Bar

Off-the-Pot

  • height adjustable 24-in. grab bar with a 20-in. grip surface assists with transfers to and from a wheelchair or walker; features stable floor base, heavy gauge steel and aluminum construction
  • three height settings for the grab bar; swing out and static grab bar settings; floor and wall mounting
  • powder coated; custom colors available; non-toxic non-slip cushioned and chromed steel grab bar; 350-lb. weight capacity
    www.invisiblecaregiver.com

Invacare/Shower Chair

I-Fit

  • wide-contoured seat with drainage holes; plastic legs feature a twist height adjustment and numbering system to keep all four legs level; large wide flanged rubber tips for additional security
  • optional ergonomic backrest
  • easy assembly without tools; 400-lb. weight capacity
    www.invacare.com

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