Tag: Ottobock
Ottobock partners with Eurovision to empower people with disabilities
June 20, 2023HME News Staff
BURLINGTON, Ontario – Ottobock on June 13 launched #IAmAMountain, a global initiative to unite and empower people with disabilities across the world through the life-celebrating anthem “Mountain,” which was written specifically for the initiative by Eurovision’s Sam Ryder. Presented for the first time at the grand finale of this year's Eurovision Song Contest on May 13 in Liverpool, Ryder's "Mountain" honors the fearlessness it takes to get to the other side of adversity....
Ottobock names new CEO, president
January 11, 2023HME News Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Ottobock and its board of directors has appointed Dr. Wilson P. Constantine as CEO and president of its North American operations. Constantine, a medical device industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience, most recently as president of the Americas Region of Smiths Medical, will report to Oliver Jakobi, Global CEO/CSO of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA. "Wilson's experience leading North American operations and extensive expertise with medical technology will be...
AOPA names first recipient of Professor Hans Georg Näder Digital O&P Care Award
October 20, 2022HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association is pleased to announce the recipient of the first Professor Hans Georg Näder Digital O&P Care Award, David Boone, PhD, MPH. The award was established this year by a gift from Ottobock Healthcare in honor of Professor Hans Georg Näder and his many contributions to the field of orthotics and prosthetics worldwide. The purpose is to prepare the O&P profession for the future as digital care and innovations in technology...
Ottobock acquires complementary portfolio
November 4, 2021HME News Staff
DUDERSTADT, Germany – Ottobock, a leading global innovator for prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons, has acquired suitX, which specializes in the research and development of occupational and medical exoskeletons. The portfolios of Ottobock and suitX are complementary and together offer exoskeletons that relieve strain on the body during overhead work and jobs involving lifting. suitX founder and former CEO Dr Homayoon Kazerooni, will remain with the company in the role of chief scientist....
Stealth brings back Ottobock supports
September 25, 2018HME News Staff
BURNET, Texas - Stealth Products has become the exclusive distributor in North America for a range of upper extremity supports from Ottobock. The move brings the products back to the North American market. “When we learned about the discontinuation of the Ottobock line of upper extremity supports in our market, we knew these options would fit nicely into the Stealth solutions portfolio,” said Lorenzo Romero, president of Stealth Products. “We didn't want to just add a similar product...
In brief: Azar willing to work on HME, Permobil buys part of Ottobock
January 12, 2018HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Alex Azar, the nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has verbally agreed to work with congressional leaders to address issues that are negatively impacting the HME industry.During a Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 9, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., asked Azar if he would work with the Office of Management and Budget to “quickly approve” an interim final rule that would provide relief from Medicare's competitive bidding program in non-bid areas....
Ottobock to partner with para-athletes
January 11, 2018HME News Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Ottobock will provide equipment to para-athletes at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang and the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, it announced today. “Our team of experts incorporating orthotics and prosthetics professionals, wheelchair technicians and welders, will be available to repair and service prostheses, orthoses and wheelchairs so the athletes can concentrate fully on their performance in the competition,” said Thomas Much, Ottobock managing director,...
Permobil further expands custom seating biz
January 11, 2018HME News Staff
LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil will acquire the business assets of OBSS and NUTEC, Ottobock's custom seating businesses, it announced Jan. 10.The deal will further expand Permobil's offering in the seating and positioning market in the U.S. and Canada, company officials say.“We see tremendous potential in custom seating to improve health outcomes and achieve clinical objectives for individuals with complex needs,” says Tom Borcherding, president of Permobil Seating and Positioning.Complementing...
In brief: Senate letter approaches deadline, Brightree beefs up resupply management solution
July 7, 2017HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - HME stakeholders have until Tuesday, July 11, to collect signatures for a letter from Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., asking HHS Secretary Tom Price to use his regulatory authority to provide relief from competitive bidding in rural areas. At press time on Friday, 14 senators had signed the letter. A similar letter in the House of Representatives drew 154 signatures. As proof that the letters have an impact, CMS announced June 23 that it would no longer apply bid-related...
O&P: Opportunity for profit?
March 27, 2017John Andrews
The orthotics and prosthetics market is undergoing extensive review by CMS about who should furnish the products and who should qualify for them. It could mean a change in the landscape and HME providers need to consider that, if they are currently working in the field or contemplating adding the category to their business mix.The CMS initiatives have been met with both acceptance and pushback. A proposed rule in January that aims to establish qualifications and requirements for certified O&P suppliers...