Tag: Blackburn's
There's no place like home
July 3, 2018Liz Beaulieu, Editor
TARENTUM, Pa. - The home accessibility division of Blackburn's Medical recently received the “Heavy Hitter Award” from Harmar, another sign that business has been good for the company.
In fact, sales for the division have grown 15% to 20% per year since its launch about 10 years ago, according to company officials.
“Blackburn's is so diverse and we're a small part of the company, but we've grown steadily and we hope to continue to grow and be a viable part...
AAHomecare honors advocates
May 16, 2013HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - AAHomecare has recognized two HME providers for their contributions to government affairs on behalf of the industry. Georgie Blackburn of Tarentum, Pa.-based Blackburn's, and Jackie Bolt of Greenville, S.C.-based Carolina Homecare Medical Equipment Center, have received this year's Legislative Advocate Award. Blackburn was recognized for her visits to Capitol Hill, her testimony at congressional hearings, and her support of legislators through political contributions. Bolt was recognized...
Who can make more lemonade?
February 15, 2011Liz Beaulieu, Editor
In the two months that competitive bidding has been up and running, there's been no shortage of discussions about the impact of the program on contract and non-contract suppliers.
On a basic level, some people think: Have a contract? You have a ticket to work! Don't have a contract? You're out of work!
We're probably months away from knowing the full impact of the program, but that's not stopping some contract suppliers from using this uncertainty to their advantage, sometimes unfairly.
Take what's...