PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 23, 2014)—Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECTE), a medical device company, announced that, as it believes that its current liquidity is insufficient to fund its needs beyond Sept.
HomeCare News
Washington, D.C.—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) announced that Cara Bachenheimer, senior vice president of government relations at Invacare Corporation and Joel Mills, chief executive officer of Advanced Homecare will receive the 2014 AAHomecare Homecare Champion Awards.
The Homecare Champion Award recognizes AAHomecare members who have made exceptional contributions to the home care community throughout their careers.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is pleased to announce that Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing has joined the AAHomecare Corporate Partner Program.
Drive and its CEO Harvey Diamond have been actively involved in AAHomecare for much of the company’s 14 year history, as it has quickly grown into a major global manufacturer of home medical equipment.
SOMERSET, Penn. (Sept. 12, 2014)—DeVilbiss Healthcare announced this week it has partnered with Team Fisher House and will champion the finish line tent for the Army Ten-Miler on Oct. 12 in Washington, DC.
MILWAUKEE (Sept. 16, 2014)—In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Comfort is offering the pink Tonya slipper for a limited time only. The lightweight, high slipper comes with a Dr. Comfort gel insert and has a toe box for extra protection. The Tonya also features an embroidered pink ribbon, and Dr. Comfort is donating a portion of sales from every pink slipper sold to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Visit drcomfort.com.
Active Controls announced that the modular Active Controls Rehab Solutions alternate drive controls will launch by coming preassembled on Quantum power wheelchairs. The launch signifies the second phase of their strategic alliance formed this past spring.
BETHPAGE, N.Y. (Sept. 15, 2014)—Mediquip, Inc. announced plans to apply for a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule to allow them to service federal agencies and actively pursue federal contracts. Government officials utilize GSA schedules as a means of procuring goods and services knowing that companies on these schedules have been qualified and thoroughly vetted by the GSA.
ATLANTA (Sept. 15, 2014)—One of the hottest topics in HME right now is "How Can Providers Diversify Their Business?" Experts believe that providers should consider a potential marketing approach even before choosing a product or service to add to their lineups.
WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2014)—The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging employees of sleep clinics to make contact if they have proof one of these types of medical facilities is being used to overbill Medicare.
SAN DIEGO and TAIPEI (Sept. 4, 2014)—ResMed Inc. and APEX Medical Corp. have agreed to a confidential settlement resolving their outstanding patent disputes. Under the agreement, APEX has the right to sell and import globally its Wizard masks, as well as its XT and iCH flow generators. APEX agreed to dismiss all validity challenges to ResMed patents, and ResMed agreed to dismiss pending litigation.
BILLINGS, Mont. (Sept. 10, 2014)—iReliev Products announced its new program enhancing the merchandising support it offers HME/DME retailers for OTC TENS Products. The merchandising program, called the Pain Free Zone is comprised of high-quality retail packaging, beautiful product photography and graphics, as well as attractive point-of-sale counter displays, posters and banners.
VALENCIA, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2014)—Shield HealthCare, a provider of medical supplies for care at home, announced its 14th annual story contest on "What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?" Aimed at providing a forum to share the joys of being a caregiver, Shield HealthCare's annual story contest recognizes and rewards caregivers who accept this challenging role.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— In the U.S., more than 11 million people above the age of 65 live alone, and more than 61 million have physical or intellectual disabilities—and these numbers are growing.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (Sept. 9, 2014)—Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA), a health care services and technology company focused on the alternate site health care provider marketplace, held its second annual legislative meeting in Washington D.C., Sept. 9th-10th for its Long Term Care (LTC) and Home Infusion/Specialty members.
IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2014)—Breathe Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of medical technologies for patients with respiratory insufficiency diseases and neuromuscular diseases, announced that it received CE Certification for its Non-Invasive Open Ventilation (NIOV) System, enabling the company to market and sell the device in the European Union.
ATLANTA—Getting to Medtrade on day one of the Oct 20-23 show could pay huge dividends for the rest of your year, and beyond.
Juzo will host the Understanding Vein Disease and Compression Therapy workshop at Medtrade on Monday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room C209. The cost of the workshop is $50, and it is approved for 7.5 credits through ABC and BOC.
During this workshop, attendees will learn about the vein system, how it becomes incompetent and how the disease progresses.
SARASOTA, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2014)—Harmar is pleased to announce the launch of three new products at the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) 65th Annual Convention and Exposition, which took place Sept. 8-11 at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio.
ALGONA, Wash. (Aug. 29, 2014)—EZ-ACCESS today revealed a new website they have been working on the past few months with HME web marketing provider VGM Forbin. The new website, ezaccess.com, provides visitors with resources and tools that will make it easier for customers to learn about all products and connect with the network of EZ-ACCESS dealers across the U.S.
What’s so great about the new EZ-ACCESS website? It’s all about the tools.
ELYRIA, OHIO (Sept. 4, 2014)—Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) is proud to sponsor the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, taking place Sept. 7-12 in San Diego, California.
The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic offers adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, track and field events, kayaking and cycling (hand and tandem) to those who were recently injured.