LOS ANGELES (October 13, 2016)—The BOUNDER Plus H-Frame power wheelchair provides high performance and off-road capability. The standard Super Torque 3 motors deliver top speeds as fast as 11.6 mph. ATV style 14”x5.40 low pressure tires and powerful ST4 motors installed with the optional off-road package provide excellent all-terrain performance. The optional Independent Drive Wheel Suspension improves ride quality and maintains traction on uneven surfaces.
LENEXA, Kan. (October 13, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss what is necessary to appropriately document and bill for new oxygen capped rental patients. The webinar is entitled “Starting a New Oxygen Capped Rental: Best practices to safeguard your revenue,” presented by Andrea Stark, of Mira Vista.
INDIANPOLIS (October 13, 2016)—Cryogenic Solutions, LLC, acquired Inventory Solutions, Inc. a national supplier of refurbished respiratory products to the home medical equipment (HME) industry.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 12, 2016)—Contour Products gives buyers a reason to show up at Medtrade in Atlanta this year with the launch of two new innovative CPAP pillows. Retailers carrying CPAP product lines are realizing profit, as more than 18 million Americans currently suffer from sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and this number is on the rise.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 12, 2016)—Compass Health Brands announced the acquisition of the Professional Medical Imports Division (PMI) and the ProBasics brand from Invacare Corporation. ProBasics, a line of durable medical equipment (DME), has long been Invacare’s value brand for home medical equipment (HME) providers who are seeking quality DME products at a price that supports today’s reimbursement environment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 12, 2016)—David J. Totaro, chairman of the Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care (PMHC), issued the following statement today in response to a recent call by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning improved program integrity in personal care services:
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (October 12, 2016)—AVID a new division of Merits Health Products Inc., is excited to announce the official launch of their first complex rehab power chair the Vector.
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 11, 2016)—The names of the finalists for the inaugural HME Woman of the Year award have officially been released. Out of 37 candidates, four have been selected to travel to Atlanta for a special award presentation to kick off Medtrade.