SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 16, 2016)—Vital Connect is redefining patient care with the VitalPatch biosensor. With the global market for biosensors to monitor health projected to exceed $40 billion annually by 2020, Vital Connect’s innovative sensor technology defines the next generation of patient monitoring solutions at home and in the hospital.
HomeCare News
ELYRIA, OHIO (March, 16, 2016)—A first in the medical device industry, Invacare teamed with Cleveland-based digital marketing agency Think Media to create a virtual reality world that allows viewers to immerse into environments with Invacare products to experience the Invacare difference.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2016)—On March 15, CMS announced the new single payment amounts and began sending offers to winning bidders for the competitive bidding Round 2 Recompete and the national mail-order recompete for diabetic testing supplies.
The Round 2 Recompete and the national mail-order recompete contracts will become effective on July 1, 2016 and run through December 31, 2018, taking the place of original Round 2 and national mail order contracts currently in place.
NOTTINGHAM, England (March 15, 2016)—Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced that it has entered into a partnership with Precision Medical, Inc., that adds portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) to Luxfer’s health care product range in Europe.
Beginning in April 2016, Luxfer will offer both dial and pushbutton versions of its new three-litre and five-litre lightweight POCs manufactured for Luxfer by Precision Medical.
LAS VEGAS (March 15, 2016)—LabStyle Innovations Corp. developer of the Dario Blood Glucose Monitoring System, announced today the national availability of Dario in the U.S. The U.S. rollout follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) clearance of the Dario in December 2015. The Dario made its U.S.
OLD FORGE, Pa. (March 15, 2016)—Golden Technologies introduces the all new LiteRider Family of mobility products. The Golden LiteRider Family includes two large portable scooters—a three- and a four-wheel model—a power wheelchair named the LiteRider Envy and the all-new LiteRider Mini scooter. All of the LiteRiders have a unique tubular design that makes them both stylish and easy to disassemble.
WATERLOO, Iowa (March 15, 2016)—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.
LAS VEGAS (March 15, 2016)—This year’s Best Booth Award, as determined by Medtrade Spring judges, went to Stars N Stripes (KYMCO) of Beverly Hills, California. The multi-tiered structure came complete with dramatic lighting and lots of space for attendee interaction. “Stars N Stripes earned the award thanks to their dramatic runway look,” said Sarah Varner, marketing director. “Their use of space invited attendees to browse and sit in the company’s many colorful scooters.”
LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2016)—Manufacturer representatives from nine finalists in the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) vied for the coveted top three awards at the recent Medtrade Spring at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
MILWAUKEE (March 14, 2016)—ARI Network Services, Inc. announced today that it will host the next HelpForce Live! webinar on Thursday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
The journey customers take before they buy in local brick-and-mortar stores has changed drastically over the years. Providers are invited to join ARI’s Director of Marketing, Colleen Malloy, and ARI’s Digital Marketing Coordinator, Jessica Lee, to learn more about the new complexities of this customer journey.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (March 14, 2016)—The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has won a Stevie Award for “E-Commerce Customer Service” in recognition of the organization’s innovative customer service support and social media efforts. BOC was awarded a Bronze Stevie Award.
PITTSBURGH (March 10, 2016)—PromptCare, a leading regional provider of specialty respiratory products and infusion therapy services, announced it recently acquired Boston Home Infusion (BHI), located in Stoughton, MA. Since 1992, BHI has provided home infusion therapies throughout the greater Boston area. The acquisition expands PromptCare's current respiratory services to include their leading home infusion programs throughout the greater Boston area.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2016)—The clock is ticking for the next round of cuts for providers in rural, non-bid areas: the July 1 cuts are just 2,719 hours away. In hopes of stemming these cuts before they cause further harm to providers and patients, AAHomecare has been working with Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) and Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to stop the second cut so Congress can thoroughly examine the impact CMS’s plan is having.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (March 9, 2016)—VariGrip Therapy is the only hand exerciser that has the ability to adjust the tension level in each individual finger, allowing the therapist to better track progress, and the end-user to improve dexterity, endurance, strength and circulation more effectively, minimizing the chance of straining weaker fingers and creating a smoother transition from one resistance level to the next.
FRESNO, Calif. (March 9, 2016)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce new enhancements to the JAY GS cushion. The GS was first introduced to the market in 1996 and has the unique capability of growing and adapting with the user, making it an outstanding solution for growing kits and young adults.
AUSTIN, Texas (March 7 2016)—AffloVest's maker, International Biophysics Corporation, is joining the new American revolution by bringing the manufacturing of one of its main products home to this country. AffloVest is the first completely self-contained, battery operated, portable High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) device that provides critical therapy for people with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and other respiratory diseases.
MISSOULA, Mont. (March 7, 2016)—Aqua Creek released the Tidalwave Aquatic Exercise Bike. The all-new and innovative bike offers a unique flywheel and folding v-frame design. Multiple resistance levels, adjustable seat and handlebars allow users of all types to exercise at comfortable settings.
LENEXA, Kan. (March 7, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 2 p.m. EST, to outline legal tips and advice on how to explore telehealth strategies for your business while staying within the law. The webinar is entitled “Utilizing Telehealth Technologies within Legal Guidelines.”
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (March 7, 2016)—3B Medical announced their entry into the oxygen product space with the launch of their 5L stationary concentrator, the Cirrus 5. The Cirrus 5 was carefully designed with performance and reliability in mind including unique features such as an innovative cooling system to protect the sieve beds and an oxygen purity monitor.