ATLANTA (August 29, 2016)—Provider Web Capital recently conducted a survey of health care small business owners on their views of the upcoming election. Business owners in the medical field are focused on politics, as the response rate was high. The survey asked respondents how much impact they expected to see on their business from the election.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (September 1, 2016)—Battery Power Solutions recently released its second-generation CPAP Battery, the Freedom, to rave reviews from both dealers and consumers alike. The Freedom offers all of the great features of their now-discontinued C-100 model, including its portability and universal design, but with some impressive upgrades.
AMSTERDAM and SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 1, 2016)—Royal Philips and Qualcomm Incorporated—through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Life, Inc.—announced a strategic technology collaboration to advance connected health across the health continuum, from healthy living and prevention to chronic care management and homecare.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (August 31, 2016)—On the heels of completing the 2016 Customer Conference, QS/1 announced details for next year’s conference.
“We are thrilled to take the 2017 QS/1 Customer Conference to Atlanta in May 2017,” said Tammy Devine, QS/1 president. “Atlanta is one of the Top 10 cities in the country, and we are excited to share Southern hospitality in a thriving metropolitan area with our customers from across the country.”
LENEXA, Kan. (August 31, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Tuesday, September 20 at 12 p.m. CST, 1 p.m. EST to discuss if providers should further pursue cash sales and stay competitive by becoming a non-participating Medicare provider.
WATERLOO, Iowa (August 31, 2016)—In response to severe flooding in southern Louisiana, which received as much as 24 inches of rain in three days, the American Red Cross reached out to VGM HOMELINK to coordinate medical supplies to aid displaced flood victims.
NEW YORK (August 31, 2016)—Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) announced an agreement today, under which CD&R-managed funds will make a significant equity investment alongside existing management in Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive), a global manufacturer of medical products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
AARHUS, Denmark (August 31, 2016)—To meet the challenges of rising life expectancy, Develco Products’ Squid.link Gateway has been chosen as the foundation of a new innovative homecare solution launched by Philips. Using the Squid.link Gateway, Philips offers a unique solution for seniors to more safely age in their own homes.
SAN DIEGO (August 31, 2016)—A family living with a life-threatening childhood disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), shares its inspiring story in a new documentary film, “Changing Lives with Every Breath: The Beaulieu Family,” produced by ResMed.
BALL GROUND, Ga. (August 30, 2016)—CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, announced the implementation of a Minimum Advertised Price Policy (MAP Policy) applicable to all distributors, retailers and resellers who advertise or sell CAIRE products over the Internet. CAIRE’s MAP Policy is effective as of September 1.
WINTERTHUR, Switzerland (August 29, 2016)—SIGVARIS, a manufacturer of graduated compression, is excited to announce it has completed its acquisition of BiaCare’s business, located in Holland, Michican.
Renowned in the industry for innovative medical compression product lines such as CHIPSLEEVE and COMPREFLEX, BiaCare brings to SIGVARIS an assortment of products that have already gained the trust of physicians and therapists worldwide.
ST. LOUIS (August 29, 2016)—In honor of Healthy Aging Month, the health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, are pleased to share five tips for preserving your mind, spirit and body for overall health and wellbeing.
MEDIA, Penn. (August 29, 2016)—Apacheta Corporation, a mobile business solutions provider, announced the release of its summer 2016 product updates, which include multiple post-service updates to its flagship products for the medical market, Transport ACE and Transport Manager.
AMSTERDAM (August 29, 2016)—Royal Philips announced its sponsorship of the documentary “COPD: Highly Illogical—Remembering Leonard Nimoy.” The documentary seeks to educate viewers about COPD through Leonard Nimoy’s personal story of courage, while also providing the latest information about treatments for the chronic disease.
WASHINGTON, D.C (August 26, 2016)—Home medical equipment providers who serve our nation’s military personnel are being hit with shocking new Medicare reimbursement cuts thanks to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to widely apply rates from its competitive bidding program outside its original footprint in metro areas to now encompass the entire country.
ATLANTA (August 26, 2016)—The biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards, sponsored by HomeCare, are back and looking for HME products that are particularly suited for caretailing.
The coveted awards are all about promoting and recognizing products that contribute to providers' bottom lines though cash sales. Like last year, products will be reviewed by judges and the top eight will advance to an onsite judging round.
LENEXA, Kan. (August 25, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., is hosting a free webinar for attendees August 31 at 1 p.m. CST, 2 p.m. EST to discuss how providers can use tactical strategies that can put their DME business on the upside even if they lose a competitive bidding contract. The webinar is titled “How the Losing Bidder Can Enter the DME Bid Arena,” presented by Jeffrey S. Baird, chairman of the health care group of Brown & Fortunato.
BOISE, Idaho (August 25, 2016)—Bestbath, a manufacturer of universal design showers and tubs, announced the use of a new barrier coat on its products providing a durable and longer lasting shower with better surface quality.
When sprayed on the products, the coating lays flat to provide a smoother surface improving the fit and finish of the final product.
ATLANTA (August 25, 2016)—GF Health Products, Inc., (“Graham-Field”) introduced the Lumex Pro Battery-Powered Floor Lift. Lumex floor lifts, designed to provide safer and more stable transfer of patients by caregivers, are sturdy and easy to use. This innovative lift features premium electronics with LCD panel and sturdy 24VDC motor, and can be operated with either the control box or hand pendant.