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Business Development

Technology, advocacy drive pediatric market

June 20, 2024John Andrews

A core aim of pediatrics has always been to provide equipment that “grows” along with patients, and that mission has become more important than ever due to the reimbursement climate, experts say.  Ian Hendry, Leckey sales director at Fresno, Calif.-based Sunrise Medical, explains that pediatric equipment has always been required to grow with the child for funding and insurance purposes. Due to the relatively small nature of the pediatric market, R&D investments often follow well-established...

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Etac North America, Pediatric, Quantum Rehab, Stealth Products, Sunrise Medical


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In brief: Senators write GAO, CMS reports on spending, Quantum appears at the Met

December 15, 2023HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., have sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) calling on the agency to update its 2011 report entitled “Medical Devices: FDA Should Enhance Its Oversight of Recalls” in the wake of the Philips Respironics recall.    The Senators sent the letter following the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s and ProPublica’s reporting on the recall of certain...

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Aeroflow, Belluscura, CMS, Health care spending, Quantum Rehab


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Vendors

Quantum’s iLevel goes to The Met

December 13, 2023HME News Staff

NEW YORK – Quantum Rehab will take part in an exhibit honoring women fashion designers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Among the many designs on display on opening night was a bodysuit designed by Hillary Taymour and worn by Aaron Rose Philip, who has cerebral palsy and uses a Quantum Edge 3 power wheelchair with iLevel. Quantum also worked with representatives from the Costume Institute to provide an Edge 3 chair for the exhibit. “We are very excited...

disability inclusion, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Quantum Rehab


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In brief: Best Buy’s move, Quantum’s Roll Models, Amigo Mobility’s book 

October 11, 2023HME News Staff

RICHFIELD, Minn. – Best Buy will sell the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) to eligible customers through BestBuy.com, where they'll transition to a new platform, Wellness.BestBuyHealth.com, to complete the process.  It’s the first time the electronics giant will offer prescription-based medical devices to customers.  “Through our health and wellness categories at Best Buy, we make it easy to purchase any of our thousands of carefully curated...

Amigo Mobility, Best Buy Health, Q Roll Models, Quantum Rehab


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Quantum Rehab names Roll Models 

October 9, 2023HME News Staff

DURYEA, Pa. – Quantum Rehab has named Elizabeth McCormick and Keith Russell as the company’s next Q Roll Models.  McCormick and Russell, who will share their experiences with their iLevel power wheelchairs through social media, blogs and other outlets, will each receive a three-month paid agreement and a new power wheelchair.  “We’re excited to welcome new members to our robust team,” said Stephanie Woodward, brand ambassador coordinator. “Liz and...

Q Roll Models, Quantum Rehab


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Business Development

Patients need tech that ‘grows’ with them

August 25, 2023John Andrews

The pediatric market has several facets to distinguish it from other HME categories, but none more than the need for equipment patients can continue to use as they grow. Having a product that “grows” along with them – especially from an early age – enables pediatric patients to retain familiarity and comfort instead of constantly adjusting to new technology, market specialists say.  “The products that are most desired early in a child’s life are those that...

Pediatrics, Permobil, Quantum Rehab


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In brief: Walgreens lets go of Option Care, Quantum seeks Roll Models

June 14, 2023HME News Staff

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold its remaining 10.8 million shares of Option Care Health, generating about $330 million.  Earlier this year, in March, Walgreens sold 13 million shares of Option Care Health at $30.75 per share. Last year, it sold 11 million shares in the company.  Walgreens says it will use the proceeds from the sale “primarily for debt paydown, continued support of the company’s strategic priorities and healthcare transformation.”  The...

Option Care, Quantum Rehab, Walgreens Boots


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Quantum Rehab seeking Roll Models

June 13, 2023HME News Staff

DURYEA, Pa. – Quantum Rehab is launching its Q Roll Model contest for 2023. The company is looking for two diverse and relatable wheelchair users from across the country to join its team of brand ambassadors. “We know there is no one type of wheelchair user, and we’re dedicated to creating wheelchairs that are as unique as the people who sit in them every day,” said Stephanie Woodward, brand ambassador coordinator. “That is what makes this contest so exciting –...

Q Roll Models, Quantum Rehab, Wheelchair


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Medtrade promotes regular registration, mobility course 

February 27, 2023HME News Staff

DALLAS – Regular registration rates are now in effect for Medtrade, scheduled for March 28-30 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in downtown Dallas. A conference pass includes access to the show floor and the Consultant Cocktail Hour. An expo pass includes access to the show floor. “Regular rates still amount to an amazing deal, and they are in effect right up to the final day of the show,” said York Schwab, show director. To register for Medtrade, go here...Attendees...

Medtrade, Quantum Rehab, seating and mobility


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Quantum joins Gleason’s team 

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Quantum joins Gleason’s team 

September 26, 2022HME News Staff

NEW ORLEANS – Quantum Rehab has entered into a multi-year sponsorship with the Team Gleason Foundation to improve access to and development of advanced equipment and technology to serve persons and families living with ALS. “Quantum is pleased to further our support with Team Gleason,” said John Storie, vice president of the Eastern U.S. for Quantum Rehab. “We know our donation of power seat elevators, such as our iLevel technology, is important because it will help people...

Power seat elevation, Quantum Rehab, Team Gleason


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