Tag: Aetrex
In brief: Grassroots turnout, BetterSleep deal, MedRhythm partnership, HOMELINK COO
September 19, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – During the August recess, DME suppliers across the country seized the opportunity to engage with lawmakers and advocate for critical DMEPOS legislation, according to VGM Government Relations.
From West...
In Dallas, Laurie Bachorek, director of rehab at Baxter Management/MetroCare, hosted U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, a member of the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee. Veasey spent the day working alongside the MetroCare team to gain firsthand...
Aetrex expands kid shoe fitting program with gaming program
September 17, 2025HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. – Aetrex has announced the expansion of its kid shoe fitting platform with the launch of Tootsie Augmented Reality (AR) and Aetrex Kids Orthotics. The new AR experience is an extension of the Tootsie Foot Scanning program, introduced last year, which uses a friendly monster character named Tootsie to guide children through the foot measurement process. Now, after completing a foot scan, kids can step into Tootsie’s virtual world with the Meta Quest 3 or 3S VR headset....
Aetrex launches Foot.com
September 15, 2022HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. – Aetrex, a global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort and wellness footwear, launched the Foot.com Data Portal, a dedicated platform to help shoe manufacturers around the world create better fitting footwear. Users can view and extract global 3D foot data broken down by gender, foot size, country and more. The launch of the portal marks a major step forward in the advancement of footwear development technology by taking the guesswork out of the equation....
Aetrex re-launches website with tech focus
July 25, 2017HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. - Aetrex Worldwide has re-launched Foot.com. The website, originally launched in 2009, now highlights “the intrinsic benefits of foot scanning,” according to a press release. Aetrex recently rolled out its next gen foot-scanning technology, Albert, and it continues to invest in the development of new software that elevates what customers can learn from their feet. “Users of the Albert scanning technology have the option to explore foot care, health and wellness topics...
Aetrex buys maker of 3D orthotics, software
March 3, 2017HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. - Aetrex has acquired SOLS Systems, a New York-based company that provides 3D printed orthotics and software used to customize footwear, according to NJBIZ. SOLS will begin integrating its products with Aetrex's newly launched Albert 3D foot scatter, it reported. “The integration of SOLS technology into our footwear and orthotics business will allow Aetrex to offer unmatched customization and adjustability across our product lines,” said Larry Schwartz, CEO of Aetrex.
OHI buys Aetrex's Apex division
March 4, 2015HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. - Orthotic Holdings Inc. has acquired the Apex Foot Health & Wellness division of Aetrex Worldwide, the companies announced March 3.
The deal will allow OHI to increase its lower extremity offering, according to a press release.
The Aetrex management team will continue to serve as advisers to OHI and the new operation will remain at the current location in Teaneck, N.J.
“OHI will begin immediately devoting the resources necessary for Apex to maintain its leadership position...
Despite hardships, providers eye diabetes
November 3, 2014John Andrews
After listening to the industry's complaints about the difficulties with reimbursement, excessive paperwork and governmental red tape, HME providers considering adding diabetes to their business mix may think it's not worth the trouble. Historically, this is why many providers opted not to enter the diabetes marketplace.
But these are extraordinary times in HME, as competitive bidding has caused providers to reconsider their business models and look upon risk more favorably than in the...
Aetrex: Want free shoes for life?
October 11, 2012HME News Staff
TEANECK, N.J. - Aetrex, a manufacturer of therapeutic shoes, has launched a “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes to raise awareness of the benefits of what it calls “comfort and wellness footwear products.” To win a free pair of shoes for the rest of their life, consumers must visit a local provider, have their foot scanned using Aetrex's iStep and provide their name and email address. The contest runs through May 31, 2014. As part of the sweepstakes, Aetrex is also drawing attention...