Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

December 2, 2018
CLEVELAND, OH – A new study in Nature Communications shows progress in restoring breathing and limb function in animals with spinal cord injuries. “For the first time we have permanently restored both breathing and some arm function in a form

Golden Technologies Introduces All-New Alante Sport Power Wheelchair

December 1, 2018
OLD FORGE, PA – Golden Technologies has launched a new product in the mobility division. The new design and comfort features are intended to help retailers drive cash sales with profit producing products. The GP208 Alanté Sport is the next generat

Deadline to Submit Vent Comments Extended to Dec 17

December 1, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC – On Nov. 1, CMS put out a request for comments to include certain ventilator classes (HCPCS codes E0465, E0466, and E0467) in the next round of the competitive bidding program, as well as adding several knee and back brace HCPCS

Promoting Cash Sales: HIPAA Issues

December 1, 2018
AMARILLO, TX – Increasingly, DME suppliers are seeking to diversify their income stream by selling products for cash. Assume that ABC Medical, Inc. has a PTAN and its principal business is to provide Medicare-covered items on an assigned basis.

Emily Smith Remembers Her Dad, Mark E. Smith

December 1, 2018
SHAVERTOWN, PA – As I stare into the roaring fire, I realize at some point it turned dark outside. Yet, when I started my day at 3:00 a.m., it was dark then too. My other senses kick in, and I realize our 100-year-old farmhouse is so quiet. My

In Memoriam: Mark E. Smith of Quantum Rehab/Pride Mobility

November 26, 2018
DURYEA, PA – Mark E. Smith, M.A., general manager, Public Relations and Consumer Research, for Quantum Rehab/Pride Mobility Products, has died. He was 47 years old. In addition to his distinguished 17-year career with Quantum Rehab/Pride Mobili