Tag: Stealth Products
Technology, accessibility reshape complex rehab
February 22, 2019John Andrews
In the complex world of complex rehab, two true business builders are emerging—digital technology and home accessibility. Embracing new technologies and home modification services both help to solidify bonds with mobility and rehab clients, specialists in the field say.Technology options are vast and applications have various purposes to foster provider-client relationships and improve the quality of care, says Misty Homen, solutions specialist for power mobility on Elyria, Ohio-based Invacare's...
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...
Ki Mobility packs one-two punch
January 19, 2018Liz Beaulieu, Editor
STEVENS POINT, Wis. - In less than a year, Ki Mobility has gone from no direct presence in the seating market, to covering two of three product categories.Ki Mobility announced last week that it has acquired the custom seating business of Burnet, Texas-based Stealth Products and is transitioning the business to its headquarters, here, to streamline ordering and improve delivery time.“More and more customers are looking to get their seating and wheelchair from the same supplier,” said...
Ki Mobility expands custom seating business
January 18, 2018HME News Staff
STEVENS POINT, Wis., and BURNET, Texas - Ki Mobility has acquired the custom seating business of Stealth Products, the two companies announced Jan. 17.The deal follows an outcry from customers over Stealth Products' decision in late 2017 to discontinue its custom seating business, according to a press release.“We felt this acquisition was a great solution for both of our customer bases," said Lorenzo Romero, president of Stealth Products, which has worked with Ki Mobility over the years...
Game changer: LOONZ clears assessment hurdles
December 29, 2017Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BURNET, Texas - With a Bluetooth-enabled specialty drive control and now a video game that can be used as a training and assessment tool, Gabriel Romero feels like Stealth Products is finally in a place where it's keeping up with mainstream technology.
“My background is in computer science, so anything involving programming or electronics in our industry, I've taken to,” said Romero, vice president of sales and marketing for Stealth Products, a division of Quantum...
Stealth Products launches video game for wheelchair users
October 31, 2017HME News Staff
BURNET, Texas - Stealth Products has launched a video game that allows a pediatric wheelchair user to have fun while a parent or therapist conducts a driving assessment. “I'm a gamer myself and I started noticing the most popular games were not necessarily friendly to gamers with disabilities,” said Gabriel Romero, vice president of sales and marketing for Stealth Products, a manufacturer of head and body support/positioning products, joystick mounts, trays and seating. “We set...
Short takes: Stealth Products, VGM, state associations
September 8, 2016HME News Staff
Stealth Products has redesigned its website to feature helpful resources, product specifications and technical data. It will be updated on a regular basis with videos, announcements and product launches…Jeremy Kauten, CIO and vice president of information technology at the VGM Group, has been selected for the 2016-2017 Leadership Iowa class. Kauten will work with fellow participants to increase engagement and promote “issues awareness” on key topics like economic development, health...
In brief: CMS limits scope of audits, O&P fight rages on
September 4, 2015HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - For redeterminations and reconsiderations of claims denied following a post-payment review or audit, CMS has instructed the MACs and QICs to limit their scope to the reason the claim or line item was initially denied, according to a recent MLN Matters article.In the past, the MACs and QICs have had the discretion to develop new issues and review all aspects of coverage and payment related to a claim or line item.“In some cases, where the original denial reason is cured, this expanded...
Stealth prioritizes ALS orders
September 3, 2015HME News Staff
BURNET, Texas - Stealth Products, a division of Quantum Rehab, will begin offering expedited handling and shipping for all ALS orders, the manufacturer announced today. “At Stealth we understand the struggles facing patients fighting ALS and the rapid pace at which this terrible disease can progress,” said Lorenzo Romero, president, in a press release. “Because of this, Stealth wants to take this step to help get ALS patients the medical devices they need quickly to help make their...
Steelman moves to Stealth
July 22, 2015HME News Staff
BURNET, Texas - Stealth Products has tapped Barry Steelman as its director of marketing, the manufacturer announced July 22. Steelman has more than 20 years of experience, most recently at Permobil. “I look forward to help take Stealth to the next level in their marketing creations,” said Steelman in a release. Stealth Products is a division of Quantum Rehab. The company manufactures specialty drive controls, positioning components and specialty mounting hardware.