A pediatric power chair must work on a number of levels. It must meet medical needs as defined by rehab professionals. But it must also please its user, which means it must fit in on the playground, in the classroom and at home. In other words, a power chair also needs to be cool.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 01, 2007
The VGM Group’s Shut Down the Switchboard day to support COPD and oxygen therapy, resulted in 33,000 hits to its Web site and 8,167 reported phone calls to Washington, D.C. from providers and beneficiaries.
In order to make the accreditation process and compliance with the quality standards easier, software programs can help. The quality standards for accreditation require a vast amount of information to be tracked and documented, and having the right software can be instrumental for seamless business operations.
- By Bently C. Goodwin
- Dec 01, 2007
Amid the onslaught of the latest oxygen reimbursement cuts, along comes a product that elicits excitement and hope for a better tomorrow.
- By Elisha Bury
- Dec 01, 2007
Respironics Inc. was the lead sponsor of the National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 5-11. T
Senior drivers 70 years of age or older who take classroom driving improvement courses and behind the wheel training can improve their driving performance, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Yale University.
Medtrade, the HME industry’s biggest tradeshow of the year, was down in attendance, but several manufacturers reported that the number of attendees making buying decisions on the show floor was up in numbers.
Whether it is accreditation, preparing a competitive bid, expanding your retail sales, tightening your business efficiency or changing your business model, providers need to take proactive measures to survive the tough reimbursement and competitive bidding environment ahead.
Automotive Access Steers Toward Consumer Demand. The extent to which providers are involved in automotive access is reflective of the spectrum of automotive access products that exist in the market.
espironics Inc. has announced that it has acquired 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Apollo Light Systems Inc.
Pride USA’s president, Dan Meuser announced that he’ll seek the Republican nomination in the race for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
The connection of sleep disordered breathing and diabetes may result from an increase in sympathetic nervous activity resulting from repeated apneas that may cause the release of glucose into from the muscles into the bloodstream.
Meeting the Needs of Clients with Quadriplegia -- Depending on the client and diagnosis, benefits of standing can include contracture prevention, maintained or improved range of motion, decreased spasticity, osteoporosis prevention, balance restoration, pressure relief, improved social skills and cognition, possibly because respiratory functions and strength are improved.
Are you and your sleep lab BFF? According to Ann Tisthammer, BS, RRT, vice president of clinical education at ResMed, you should be. She says to have a successful partnership, sleep providers must become the “best friend” of the sleep lab.
Funding Focus
Coaches, medical professionals, teachers and parents have all been reminded that attitude can lead to success or failure. The workplace is no exception.
- By Kelly Riley
- Sep 01, 2007
Respiratory Funding Update
Big news on competitive bidding came in July when, after an industry-wide push, CMS granted HME providers a third extension in the first round. The 60-day extension pushed the due date for bids back to Sept. 25 and the registration deadline back to Aug. 27.
- By Elisha Bury
- Sep 01, 2007