DAVISON, Mich., (August 26, 2019)—Universal Software Solutions, Inc. (Universal), a provider of practice management solutions for the home health care and pharmacy infusion/specialty markets, officially announced Essity as the latest distributor to establish a certified connection with its VendorLink electronic ordering and patient dropship solution.
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How HME providers serve as the frontline for patient well-being
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 6, 2019)—Rehab Medical, Inc., a national complex rehab technology (CRT) company, announced it has acquired OMS Rehab. The acquisition of OMS Rehab expands Rehab Medical’s current product line of custom advanced wheelchairs and wound care products to orthotic devices.
SHOREVIEW, Minn. and TORONTO (December 17, 2018)—Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), a post-acute operational, financial, technological and regulatory consulting firm, announced Swift Skin and Wound as its exclusive digital wound care management solution of choice for MHA home health clients.
WATERLOO, Iowa (December 6, 2018)—VGM has announced changes to its wound care offerings with the rebrand of Wound Care Connection to VGM Wound Care.
With the new name and look, VGM Wound Care offers additional tools and resources to support those currently offering wound care products or looking at breaking into the market.
Digital wound care management is making its mark
GREEN BAY, Wis. (August 28, 2018)—CorLife LLC, a provider of ancillary benefits and home modification services for workers’ compensation carriers nationwide, recently added a new company to their family of brands. CorCare is a home health care company that provides a wide variety of skilled services including all levels of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, wound care, rehabilitation, translation, transportation and more.
BOSTON (July 10, 2018)—Working to provide a new type of wound care treatment in the home, MyWoundDoctor, LLC, was recognized during the 2018 Northeastern University Nurse Innovation Entrepreneurship Competition and won AARP's audience choice award at the event.
Continuous diffusion of oxygen offers better healing than conventional treatments.
LONDON (March 23, 2017)—A recent study evaluating the use of continuous diffusion of oxygen (CDO) therapy in people suffering from diabetic foot ulcers has shown that they may benefit significantly from the treatment, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
Relationships and education lead to higher levels of compliance
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (December 1, 2016)—DeVilbiss Healthcare announced today it has been awarded a patent for its suction container replaceable filter cartridge.
“This invention’s unique design helps to isolate the user and the suction device from the contents of the container by combining a traditional ball float shutoff mechanism with a replaceable hygroscopic filter cartridge,” said Allan Jones, director of engineering for DeVilbiss Healthcare.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 3, 2016)—Compass Health Brands is pleased to announce the acquisition of Meridian Medical, a leading manufacturer and supplier of gel overlays, seating/positioning cushions, therapeutic support surfaces, lymphedema systems and respiratory products. Terms of the purchase are not being disclosed.