KENT, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2014)—Home medical devices require electricity to perform as they should; therefore, power outages can be detrimental to those depending on such equipment. With this in mind, Sea-Tac Electric founder Tom Hargreaves has launched a campaign to emphasize the importance of backup generators for patients relying on home medical equipment. Hargreaves stated, "Power outages are frustrating for everyone. An outage can bring entire cities to a standstill.

ATLANTA (Feb. 5, 2014)—GF Health Products has reported that in case of an emergency evacuation, Basic American Medical Products Zenith Long-Term Care Bed conforms to UL standards for use as an approved resident transport. It passes over a threshold as required by IEC 601-2-38, even in the lowest position.

WASHINGTON (Feb. 14, 2014)—Today's issue of The Hill, a Washington, D.C., newspaper widely read by politicians, features an Op Ed by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.). The congresswoman pulls no punches as she describes the serious ways that CMS has mismanaged the Medicare bidding program. "...CMS believes the system is working.

OWINGS MILLS, Md.(Feb. 3, 2014)—In a joint effort to deliver a unique certification opportunity to Medtrade attendees, an introductory workshop for the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification exam will be presented by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) and The MED Group at Medtrade Spring in March 2014.