WATERLOO, Iowa (April 28, 2014)—VGM Group, Inc., has acquired Simply Shops Inc., the nationwide leader in health care retail consulting, and will merge it with VGM Retail to create the leading source of health care and HME-specific retail offerings in the HME and hospital industries.

OLD FORGE, Pa. (April 28, 2014)—Golden Technologies, a manufacturer of power lift and recline chairs, has doubled the capacity of its Pennsylvania Lift Chair distribution center by opening a new warehouse in the Valley Distribution Logistics and Trade Park in Laflin, Pa.

BOZEMAN, Mont. (May 1, 2014)—Comfort Company announced the launch of its new Vicair X-Series line of cushions, which includes four new cushions that are designed to resolve the shortcomings of traditional air cushions. Initial product testing produced success in pressure mapping results, reduced maintenance and increased comfort. The Vicair X-Series became available for sale April 2.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (April 29, 2014)—Available May 14, 2014, the Competitor Bed comes complete with the bed rails, motor, head board and foot board all included in a single convenient box—weighing 40 pounds less than similar beds. The Competitor is easy to assemble, height-adjustable and provides user-friendly controls.

JACKSON, Miss. (May 1, 2014)—Due to the controversial bidding program operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a Mississippi senior citizen cannot access critical oxygen therapy and CPAP supplies, even though she works part-time for a local medical supply company, according to the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare).