ALGONA, Wash. (Oct. 10, 2014)— With anticipation of positive development in its Home Health Care division, EZ-ACCESS, a dba of Homecare Products, Inc., has expanded its team.
David Heinz joined EZ-ACCESS as director of sales. Heinz brings more than 33 years of experience in sales, branding and management. His most recent position was sales operations manager with Oberto Brands.
Dale Nash takes the position of national sales manager with EZ-ACCESS.
MILWAUKEE (Oct. 16, 2014)—November marks National Diabetes Month, and Dr. Comfort is helping to raise awareness of diabetes.
As a therapeutic footwear company, the fight against diabetes is very important to us,” said Rob Heglin, product manager at Dr. Comfort. “National Diabetes Month puts diabetes on the national and international stage. We’re happy to do our part to raise awareness and funds, with the goal of one day ending diabetes for good.”
For the remainder of the year, Dr.
ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2014)—A panel of judges has named this year’s Innovative HME Retail Product Award winners, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The awards are designed to honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale.
The five winners are:
The WiTouch Wireless TENS Unit by Core Products International (Booth #2533)
Research and planning are key when overcoming technical challenges
Walk through a home’s hazard areas to help provide the best solutions
WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2014)—AAHomecare met with Laurence Wilson and other key staff of CMS to discuss the ESRD proposed rule and its impact on the home care sector. Specifically, AAHomecare discussed concerns with CMS’s proposals to apply competitive bidding rates to non-competitive bidding areas and bundling payments on a limited basis in the next round of bidding.
These concerns were detailed in the Association’s comments, which were submitted on Sept. 2.
NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2014)—Visitors to the Unique Wellness booth at Medtrade Oct. 21-23 will be eligible for a free in-store pilot program. The solution-based disposable adult diaper manufacturer will provide one free case (3 packs) in each size of briefs (diapers) or pull-ups, samples and posters to allow stores the ability to test market products.
EBENSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2014)—GRIP Solutions now offers merchandise support with a planogram retail display for DME retailers. Planograms contain a full range of products, brochures and signage complete with layout instructions, helping providers enhance cash sales in showrooms.
Products are also now available in bundles to help customers maximize their benefit from the use of GRIP products tailored to their specific needs. Bundle categories include: Mobility, Walker, Dining and ADL.
BILLINGS, Mont. (Oct. 10, 2014)—Kevin Harrington, best known for his role as a panel member and investor on TV’s “Shark Tank,” has joined iReliev as a business advisor and sales promotion consultant.
Harrington’s experience includes launching more than 500 products, including many health and fitness products, with cumulative sales of more than $4 billion.
Mike Williams, CEO of iReliev Products says “We are very excited to be working with Kevin.