More states join the PMD Prior Authorization Demonstration as progress continues
Though it is one of the most important elements in a room, proper illumination is frequently overlooked
ATLANTA (Oct. 24, 2014)—Canada-based Top & Derby earned the award for Best Booth Under 400 Square Feet on the final day of Medtrade. The first-time exhibitors’ “sleek and simple” display of canes made excellent use of the relatively small space.
ATLANTA (Oct. 23, 2014)—Athletes from The United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) showed off their skills during two exhibition games on day three of Medtrade. The game took place on the Expo Floor at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for power wheelchair users. Athletes' disabilities include quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and many others.
CARY, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2014)—Relias Learning announced that it will be acquired by German global media company Bertelsmann. Relias Learning's current owners are Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners.
Relias’ headquarters will remain in Cary, North Carolina, and the current leadership team will continue to manage the business.
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 24, 2014)—O2 Concepts unveiled the design for the New Oxlife Independence + DNA Technology at Medtrade 2014 in Atlanta.
The new POC delivers 4 LPM of continuous flow oxygen, and is the first integrated concentrator on a cellular network. Higher flow rates allow dealers a travel solution for 4LPM patients—providing 1.5 hours of ambulatory time on battery power.
ATLANTA (Oct. 21, 2014)—Medtrade attendees turned out in force on day two of the nation’s premiere HME event to hear the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) update.
“I’ve been beat up, but I believe we can win this thing,” said Tom Ryan, president and CEO of AAHomecare. “We know it’s a great industry.
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 20, 2014)—ResMed announced the availability of the ResMed Data Exchange program, a comprehensive suite of software and service solutions for home medical equipment (HME) and other health care providers.
ATLANTA (Oct. 24, 2014)—On Tuesday night in Atlanta, the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) hosted one of the most prestigious events at the Medtrade show, the Stand Up for Homecare reception.
With more than 300 VIPs in the room, Drive Medical CEO Harvey Diamond challenged the industry to "check their egos at the door," and do more to support the industry and AAHomecare.