The senior demographic is the largest in the U.S. and controls more that half of the country's wealth. Baby boomers have both the resources and the desire to stay in their homes as long as possible, in an attempt to gracefully transition into a new phase of life. Aging-in-place is not simply a buzzword; it is an important goal for many.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Jan. 7, 2015)—SIGVARIS in the U.S. has enlisted the expertise of Robyn Bjork, from the International Lymphedema & Wound Care Training Institute, to help support innovation for patients with lymphedema, CVI and venous ulcers.
BARABOO, Wisc. (Jan. 13, 2015)—Community HME LLC, a durable medical equipment business with locations in Baraboo and Richland Center, Wisconsin, has been acquired by Midwest Respiratory & Rehab, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Midwest Respiratory & Rehab currently has ten operations in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and South Dakota, with Community HME being their first acquisition in Wisconsin.
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 1, 2014)—EHOB announced an exclusive distribution agreement with TIDI Products. Effective immediately, EHOB will serve as the sole provider of the company’s TIDIShield Pillow Barrier.
WASHINGTON (Jan. 16, 2015)—According the American Association of Homecare, Marilyn Tavenner, who has served as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) since 2010, announced today that she will resign from the administration in February. Tavenner is most well known for implementing the roll-out of the Health Insurance Marketplace as part of the Affordable Care Act.
