BALTIMORE (Dec. 18, 2013)—The CMS plans to award a contract early next year to a company that will conduct fingerprint-based background checks for thousands of Medicare providers and suppliers each year.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Dec. 16, 2013)—Have you ever wondered how compression socks are made? This week, the Science Channel will feature SIGVARIS on the popular “How It’s Made” television show, airing Dec. 19 at 9:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 12:30 a.m., Dec. 21 at 4:30 a.m. and Dec. 26 at 10:30 p.m. EST. Viewers who tune in will take a walk behind the scenes for a look at how compression socks and hosiery are made.