EL PASO, Texas—Edelmira Marquez, owner of durable medical equipment company Marquez Medical Supply in El Paso, Texas, was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. In addition to her imprisonment, Marquez has been fined $20,000 and ordered to pay more than $1.7 million in restitution to Medicaid.
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota—Nonin Medical, a manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices, announced its first FDA-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter, the “TruO2.” The device intends to provide accurate readings on adults of all skin tones, empower patients and health care professionals with accurate measurements and allow for better informed health care decisions.
DURYEA, Pennsylvania—Pride Mobility, a designer and manufacturer of mobility products, announced the launch of two new mobility devices: the “Jazzy Ultra Light” power wheelchair and the “Go Go Super Portable” scooter. Additionally, the company released its “Charge360” technology, a battery charger that magnetically connects to the Go Go Super Portable.
WATERLOO, Iowa (May 12, 2022)—VGM & Associates routinely monitors environmental factors that impact home medical equipment (HME) providers and their ability to effectively provide their products and services to patients who need and rely on them.
