PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Nov. 1, 2013)—Sigvaris introduced a luxury line of graduated compression socks made from natural fibers. These new socks are designed specifically for men and women who are looking to experience all day comfort and improved energy levels. The Zurich Collection by Sigvaris features two exclusive socks. Men and women who step into this new collection will experience relief from tired, aching legs through improved circulation.

LOVELAND, Colo. (Nov. 6, 2013)—Doug Coleman, president of the Colorado Association for Medical Equipment Services (CAMES), demonstrated what can happen when providers aggressively engage in the fight against the Medicare bidding program: he signed up a new cosponsor for H.R. 1717, legislation that would replace the badly flawed bidding program with a market pricing system. Because of his persistence, Rep.

NORWELL, Mass. (Nov. 6, 2013)—Carex Health Brands announced the acquisition of the ThermiPaq Hot & Cold Therapy brand along with other associated assets from the Thermionics Corporation of Springfield, Ill. Founded in 1990, Thermionics has built the ThermiPaq Hot & Cold brand into the leader of the clay hot/cold product category with its patented technologies.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nov. 5, 2013)—Iowa Congressman Tom Latham met with members of the Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) for over an hour at Mobilis, Inc.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (Nov. 5, 2013)—The Spitfire Scout transportable scooter combines easy and convenient mobility with superior value. The Spitfire Scout is compact, lightweight and easy to disassemble.

LEWISBERRY, Pa. (Nov. 5, 2013)—Butler Mobility is a manufacturer of custom residential inclined platform wheelchair lifts.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Nov. 5, 2013)—ARI Network Services, a provider of website, software and data solutions for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, announced that it acquired Duo Web Solutions, the leading provider of social media and online marketing services for the power sports industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “This acquisition is in direct alignment with our strategy to grow the digital marketing services side of the business.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2013)—The North Florida Coalition of Home Medical Equipment Providers coordinated a meeting between several North Florida hospital systems along with some nursing facilities and the local offices of Senator Bill Nelson, Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Ander Crenshaw.