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The award was presented by the state of Georgia
ATLANTA (March 17, 2017)—Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), presented Graham-Field with the GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Award.
Ken Spett, Graham-Field's President and CEO, proudly accepted the award.
“It is gratifying to know how well Graham-Field’s U.S.-manufactured medical equipment is respected throughout the world,” Spett remarked.
Philips surveyed over 6,000 adults worldwide to learn how we sleep.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands (March 17, 2017)—In celebration of World Sleep Day, Royal Philips today released its report, “Unfiltered Sleep: A Global Prioritization Puzzle,” which showcases the results of an international survey conducted online in February by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips.
The conference looks at women's health issues from a business oriented perspective.
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 17, 2017)—Essentially Women’s annual conference, FOCUS: The EW Conference, is more than six months away, and event organizers announced that they’re now accepting presentation submissions from interested speakers.
The findings are released in celebration of World Sleep Day.
SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2017)—In recognition of World Sleep Day, ResMed, a provider of sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment, has picked its top five sleep apnea research findings of 2016.
Kevin Lacz is a former Navy SEAL with a powerful story.
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 16, 2017)—Kevin Lacz, former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, “The Last Punisher,” will be giving the keynote address at VGM’s Heartland Conference.
Cubellis assumes control of Always Best Care of Fort Bend County
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (March 15, 2017)—Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced that its southwest Houston franchise has been transferred to Guido Cubellis. The agency provides senior care services in the Fort Bend County area, including Katy and Sugar Land.
This event marks a partnership between SCAN and Long Beach State University and celebrates SCAN's 40th year.
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 15, 2017) SCAN, a senior-focused organization with the mission of keeping seniors healthy and independent, today announced it will cohost a colloquium on aging and independence in partnership with Long Beach State University and the City of Long Beach on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The event, titled “Aging Reimagined: A Community Approach to Health and Independence,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don't miss the Experience Zone and other headline events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2017)—As the telemedicine industry continues its upward growth, American Telemedicine Association is adding new features to its flagship conference, ATA 2017 Telehealth 2.0. The event takes place April 23–25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., (March 14, 2017)—ARI Network Services, Inc. has scheduled its next HelpForce Live! educational webinar, titled, “Google 101: Intro to Google.” The webinar is the first part of ARI’s special edition three-part HelpForce Google Academy series. In this 30-minute presentation, ARI's Director of Marketing, Colleen Malloy, and Director of Product Marketing, Bill Wagner, will walk through what dealers need to know to get started with Google.
The University of Pittsburg recognized the company for their work during the International Seating Symposium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 14, 2017)—The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST) recognized industry advocates during its Reach of RST Reception on March 3, 2017.
After serving the homecare and hospice community for over three decades, the Association looks to the future.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2017) — As the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) celebrates its 35th birthday, we reflect fondly on our many accomplishments, but even more do we look forward to facing the challenges ahead.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (March 9, 2017)—Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) this week welcomed a new medical director, Dr. Terri Mack.
The latest round of legislation looks to roll back cuts made by competitive bidding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2017)—Legislation to prevent the application of bidding-derived pricing for CRT accessories was introduced in the Senate and House last week. The Senate bill, S. 486, introduced by lead sponsors Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and its House companion, H.R. 1361, introduced by Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) both show strong bipartisan support from initial co-sponsors.
LENEXA, Kan. (March 9, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to learn how the new Trump administration may impact DME providers and the current competitive bidding program.
The coveted awards recognize excellence in customer service.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (March 9, 2017)—Staff members at the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) are winners in two categories of this year’s prestigious Stevie Awards competition: Business Development Professional of the Year and Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year.
Do you have what it takes to innovate a new method of fall prevention?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2017)—AARP Services, Inc. (ASI) and UnitedHealthcare have launched a four-month innovation challenge to identify new solutions for preventing falls among older adults.
OpenIDEO, known for activating global communities, has been engaged to facilitate the challenge program. Participants are encouraged to develop breakthrough solutions in fall prevention, an underserved area of healthy aging.
LENEXA, Kan. (March 7, 2017)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to learn the latest DME requirements regarding copayments from Medicare beneficiaries and commercial patients. The webinar is entitled “Waiver or Reduction of Medicare and Commercial Co-Payments: What DME Providers Can and Can’t Do,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, of Brown & Fortunato, P.C.
Philips aims to deliver optimal ventilation with minimal intervention so patients experience comfortable, restful sleep.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands (March 7, 2017)—Royal Philips, today announced the expansion of its Dream Family of products with the new DreamStation Advanced Therapies platform designed to deliver optimal ventilation with minimal mechanical intervention. Through these new offerings, DreamStation now supports the most complex patient cases—those suffering with sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory insufficiencies.