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April 1, 2010
Spirit in Motion
To increase awareness for these athletes, orthotic and prosthetic manufacturer Otto Bock and the International Paralympic Committee opened a special exhibit at this year’s event.Read More →: Spirit in Motion -
August 1, 2008
Driving Retail Sales
HME providers who want to expand their cash sales would do well to look at adding vehicle lifts to their product mix, experts say. Given the challengesRead More →: Driving Retail Sales -
July 1, 2008
A Sleeper Hit
As Americans grow older and increasingly choose to stay in their homes to receive care, the demand for special beds and support surfaces will continueRead More →: A Sleeper Hit -
June 1, 2008
Breathing Room
Any way you look at it, home oxygen providers are finding it more difficult to breathe under current market conditions. As Medicare continues to slashRead More →: Breathing Room -
May 1, 2008
Scoot Over
Just over the past few years, the landscape of the scooter market has shifted significantly as retail sales grow and Medicare sales dwindle. It is a challengingRead More →: Scoot Over -
April 1, 2008
Uplifting Market
With an aging population opting for home care over hospital and nursing home care, the demand for lifts and transfer devices will continue to rise, expertsRead More →: Uplifting Market -
March 1, 2008
Safety First
If someone walks into an HME, nine times out of 10 they’ll need a bathroom safety product if they don’t already have one in their home, says Kevin Jones,Read More →: Safety First -
February 1, 2008
Putting It to the Test
As with most segments of HME today, there is much uncertainty surrounding the future of the diabetes market with competitive bidding around the cornerRead More →: Putting It to the Test -
November 1, 2007
Accessible Apartments
Reaching for an item on a high shelf, attempting to turn around in a tight space and even trying to take a shower without assistance are common challengesRead More →: Accessible Apartments -
January 1, 2006
Scaling Up
The government has a goal of reducing obesity among American adults to less than 10 percent by the year 2010. But instead of moving closer to that goal,Read More →: Scaling Up -
December 1, 2005
Caring Commitment
For Rita Hostak, her role as vice president of government relations at Sunrise Medical is more than just a job. This is my heart, she says. As a ferventRead More →: Caring Commitment -
August 1, 2005
In Theaters Now
The general public has many misconceptions about quadriplegics, including the notion that they are not able to move any of their limbs, according to filmmakersRead More →: In Theaters Now