ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2013)—Royal Philips has earned the prominent Zenith Award for a 15th time from the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Philips is one of just six companies to receive the award that honors excellence in products and service for the respiratory industry. The 2013 award was presented Nov. 16 at the 59th International Respiratory Congress in Anaheim, Calif.

CHICAGO (Nov. 18, 2013)—Sunset Healthcare Solutions announced the launch of its annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The company is teaming up with Toys for Tots for their annual Tubes for Tots campaign where they donate a portion of the sales from every 6-foot CPAP tube to the Marine Toys for Tots Program. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to give something to those in need,” said Sunset’s National Sales Manager, PJ Ruflin.

MUNDELEIN, Ill. (Nov. 18, 2013)—Symbion Healthcare of Nashville, Tenn.—a leading operator of ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals across the nation—has selected Medline Industries, Inc. as its exclusive distribution partner for medical and surgical supplies.

Webinar Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sadly, there are way too many quality DME providers that have not been awarded contracts.

SOMERSET, Pa. (Nov. 15, 2013)—DeVilbiss Healthcare re-introduced the PulmoNeb LT Compressor Nebulizer System, now made in the USA of US and imported parts. “DeVilbiss Healthcare strives to provide its customers with the highest quality respiratory care products,” said Jim Clement, Director of Global Product Management - Respiratory Solutions for DeVilbiss Healthcare. “Moving production of the PulmoNeb LT Compressor back to the USA from China ensures superior performance of every unit.

WAYNE, N.J. (Nov. 13, 2013)—Maddak, Inc. announced Morph Wheels, the first-ever foldable wheelchair wheels, received the 2013 Popular Science Best of What's New award in the health category. The awards were announced in the December issue of the magazine on newsstands Nov. 12. Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and chooses the top 100 winners across 12 categories for inclusion.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2013)—SIGVARIS appointed Scot J. Dubé as president and CEO of North America. In his new position, Dubé will lead the North American market equipped with his entrepreneurial background, Fortune 500 company experience and his familiarly with all aspects of company functions and processes. Dubé brings with him more than 25 years of medical device industry experience, along with pharmaceutical and telemedicine expertise.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2013)—Two weeks ago, CMS announced that full implementation of PECOS Phase II edits on ordering/referring HME providers in Medicare Part B will be in place effective Jan. 6, 2014. AAHomecare worked closely with CMS on the original delay of Phase II seven months ago, which was because of a lack of guidance on the operational effects of the edits.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2013)—Crucial decisions loom for providers pondering whether to grandfather their patients in Round 1 bidding areas. Just more than a week remains to meet the grandfathering letter requirement.
 Round one Recompete contracts start on January 1, 2014, and the requirement to send letters out is 30 business days prior to the beginning of the contract period. Since there are many holidays throughout the remainder of the year, the 30-day window closes Nov. 18.

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 11, 2013)—Early bird registration for Medtrade Spring officially opened on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Early bird rates end December 31, 2013. Click here to register. Medtrade Spring takes place March 10 – 12, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Organizers are busy planning Medtrade Spring, and part of that effort involves bringing back the 6-4-18 Series.