BILLINGS, Mont. (August 1, 2018)—Computers Unlimited, developers of TIMS Software, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. Co-founded by Dr. Mike Schaer in 1978, today, David Schaer is the president of Computers Unlimited overseeing three different software application divisions for three distinct industries, with a staff of more than 180 employees.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 31, 2018)— National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is partnering with assistive technology developer DESĪN, LLC on the national distribution of Obi, the first robotic dining device of its kind. The partnership makes the device more easily available to clients nationwide, including those for whom the device is covered by insurance.
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 31, 2018)—OxyGo has relocated the company headquarters from Westlake, Ohio to Orlando, Florida, with a goal to provide upgraded service and products for customers.
“We are pleased to announce that effective July 1st, 2018, OxyGo Headquarters Florida, will become the parent company for all the Applied Companies, including Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, LLC and OxyGo, LLC,” said managing director, Victoria Marquard-Schultz, Esq.
ROSEVILLE, Calif. And PITTSBURGH (July 31, 2018)—Always Best Care Senior Services, a senior care franchise system in the United States, announced today that it has opened its newest franchise in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Always Best Care of Fox Chapel marks the company’s seventh location in Pennsylvania and will provide senior care services to the communities of Fox Chapel, Plum, New Kensington, Cheswick, Verona, Penn Hills and surrounding areas.
ATLANTA (July 31, 2018)—The Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, are back. The purpose of the competition is to recognize products that contribute to providers’ bottom lines though cash sales.
ST. LOUIS (July 31, 2018)—Responsive Respiratory Inc.'s (RRI) pediatric regulator with engraved flow conversion chart is now available with the newly added 1/64th setting to its 0‐3 LPM flows. The pediatric regulators are available with a CGA 870 or CGA 540 connection, and with a barb or DISS outlet.
Catching Up with ADMEA
The Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association (ADMEA) held its annual convention July 25 and 26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. Suppliers from across the state attended the convention for education and policy updates. The program was fast-paced and packed with information.
ATLANTA (July 26, 2018)—Providers looking to dip toes into retail waters, or jump in with both feet, will have plenty of opportunities at Medtrade, scheduled for October 15–17, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Rob Baumhover, director of retail for VGM Group, will be a familiar face during many of the retail-focused events, including a new breakfast session called Rise & Retail, scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, from 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m.