Medtrade 2014: Judges Panel Names Innovative HME Retail Product Award Winners

ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2014)—A panel of judges has named this year’s Innovative HME Retail Product Award winners, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The awards are designed to honor HME products that are particularly suited for retail sale.

The five winners are:

The WiTouch Wireless TENS Unit by Core Products International (Booth #2533)

AAHomecare Meets with CMS
WASHINGTON (Oct. 8, 2014)—AAHomecare met with Laurence Wilson and other key staff of CMS to discuss the ESRD proposed rule and its impact on the home care sector. Specifically, AAHomecare discussed concerns with CMS’s proposals to apply competitive bidding rates to non-competitive bidding areas and bundling payments on a limited basis in the next round of bidding. These concerns were detailed in the Association’s comments, which were submitted on Sept. 2.
GRIP Solutions Offers New Point of Sale Material and Bundles
EBENSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2014)—GRIP Solutions now offers merchandise support with a planogram retail display for DME retailers. Planograms contain a full range of products, brochures and signage complete with layout instructions, helping providers enhance cash sales in showrooms. Products are also now available in bundles to help customers maximize their benefit from the use of GRIP products tailored to their specific needs. Bundle categories include: Mobility, Walker, Dining and ADL.
“Shark Tank” Investor Kevin Harrington Joins iReliev
BILLINGS, Mont. (Oct. 10, 2014)—Kevin Harrington, best known for his role as a panel member and investor on TV’s “Shark Tank,” has joined iReliev as a business advisor and sales promotion consultant. Harrington’s experience includes launching more than 500 products, including many health and fitness products, with cumulative sales of more than $4 billion. Mike Williams, CEO of iReliev Products says “We are very excited to be working with Kevin.