NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (March 3, 2017)—Core Products International, Inc., American manufacturer of braces, supports, orthopedic soft goods and hot and cold therapy is excited to announce the acquisition of Swede-O, a provider of products designed to help prevent and rehabilitate ankle related injuries, effective March 1, 2017.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (March 3, 2017)—Investors and developers looking to achieve a greater return on their investment in senior housing miss significant opportunity if they do not include wellness services and programs. Why?
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 3, 2017)—Numotion, a provider of complex rehab technology (CRT), has announced the availability of Tek RMD (robotic mobilization device) by Matia Robotics in the United States. Tek RMD is a motorized standing movement device that offers the ability for those who are in a manual wheelchair to complete everyday activities from a standing position. Unlike other standers, users can board and control a Tek RMD unassisted.
LAS VEGAS (March 1, 2017)—At Tuesday morning’s Washington Update, AAHomecare senior staff recounted important achievements from the last six months and discussed the prospects for additional gains for the HME industry in 2017. AAHomecare president and CEO Tom Ryan led off by describing 2017 as a year of opportunity for HME on the public policy front, thanks in part to new leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (March 1, 2017)—The Board of Directors of J M Smith Corporation has named A. Alan Turfe as the new CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective March 1, 2017, following the retirement of long-time Chairman and CEO William R. Cobb. Turfe was selected by the board following a nationwide search, and brings a wealth of experience in the life sciences, medical device, e-commerce and automotive industries.
LAS VEGAS (March 1, 2017)—Medtrade Spring attendees cast their votes for the best new products in the New Product Pavilion Providers’ Choice Awards (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) on the Expo floor. The Pavilion featured the most innovative HME products that have been on the market for less than one year.
The Providers’ Choice Gold award (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) went to:
Handy Cane by The Handy Cane (Salem, Mass.)