Tag: Sunrise Medical
Sunrise's Presperin Pedersen on importance of service models, early education and clinical evidence
April 2, 2022Liz Beaulieu, Editor
FRESNO, Calif. – Jessica Presperin Pedersen says her new position as director of clinical education for North America at Sunrise Medical allows her to “pull together everything I’ve done” in more than 40 years of practice in the complex rehabilitation industry.
Presperin Pedersen’s long resume includes working in all sectors of the seating and mobility industry; serving as a research assistant, assistant professor and master clinician at the Shirley Ryan Ability...
In brief: Inogen revenues, UnitedHealth merger, Heartland registration
February 25, 2022HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen reported revenue of $76.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 3.3% over the same period in 2020, driven by a 23.3% in domestic direct-to-consumer sales to $33 million.
Domestic business-to-business sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased 57.6% to $10.3 million compared to $24.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the supply chain constraints that limited product availability in this channel.
Rental revenue...
Braze Mobility, Sunrise Medical partner
February 21, 2022HME News Staff
TORONTO – Braze Mobility’s blind spot sensor technology is now available on Sunrise Medical’s Quickie line of power wheelchairs in Canada as a result of a new partnership between the two companies. “Sunrise Medical Canada is very proud to be partnering with Braze Mobility,” said Mike Longo, senior director, commercial operations. “This partnership will give us first-to-market OEM access to their innovative, blind spot sensor technology on our line of Quickie power...
Sunrise Medical taps Pedersen to lead education
February 15, 2022HME News Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical has appointed Jessica Presperin Pedersen, who has more than 40 years of clinical practice as an occupational therapist, as director of clinical education for North America. Pedersen has worked in all sectors of the wheelchair and seating industry as a master clinician, supplier, manufacturing consultant, design representative and educator. “The further development of our clinical education team is a critical part in our success and Jessica brings an unparalleled...
In brief: Hangover clinics, SMRC audits, PHE extension
January 21, 2022HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association and several allied organizations have asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state regulatory agencies to investigate unregulated, direct access infusion businesses that provide individuals with intravenous solutions absent the recommendation of a licensed prescriber.
These businesses, they say, treat hangovers, exercise recovery and elevation sickness, which can usually be resolved with oral medications or through...
Sunrise taps Jim Black to grow manual business
January 18, 2022HME News Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical has appointed Jim Black, a three-time Paralympic athlete, as the business development manager for North America for its RGK brand of sport and made-to-measure manual wheelchairs. Black has more than 30 years of experience in sales, product management and marketing in complex rehab technology. “Bringing innovative solutions to the market and to the people who use our products is part of Sunrise’s and Jim’s DNA,” said Larry Jackson, president...
Sunrise Medical opens new facility in Nashville
October 4, 2021HME News Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical is now producing Magic Mobility products out of its newly opened Nashville, Tenn.-based facility.
The company is selling and supporting the products through its associates across the North American market.
“Magic Mobility power wheelchairs are synonymous with durability, independence and active mobility,” says Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America. “We can’t be more excited to sell, build and support...
Short takes: Sunrise Medical, AdaptHealth
August 10, 2021HME News Staff
Sunrise Medical has rejoined AAHomecare as a Bronze Corporate Sponsor. “We can’t be more excited about our partnership with AAHomecare,” said Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America. “Our company has always been committed to improving the lives of our consumers, providing them the solutions and technologies to live without limits. AAHomecare is an obvious and outstanding partner to support our efforts in advocating for our consumers and sharing with everyone...
Sunrise taps Anderson for biz dev role
July 27, 2021HME News Staff
FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical has appointed Josh Anderson, a long-time industry veteran, as vice president of business development for North America. Anderson, who will report to Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical North America, previously worked at Spinergy, where he helped create the first Spinergy wheels for wheelchairs; and TiLite, where he was responsible for launching and marketing the company’s entire manual portfolio. “Josh understands the journey to introduce...
Complex rehab products keep getting smarter
March 1, 2021John Andrews
Complex rehabilitation has a reputation for being a tech-savvy market, with advancements improving power chair stability, durability, performance and appearance over the decades.
To be sure, technological growth has expanded beyond device components to include “smart” systems designed to help users achieve fuller, more independent lives, said Jay Brislin, vice president of Exeter, Pa.-based Quantum Rehab.
“There have been several component innovations within the industry...