Tag: Breg
Breg restructures leadership
September 16, 2024HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Breg has appointed Dave Mowry as CEO and Matt Simons as CFO. Mowry will also continue as chairman of the board of directors. “After an evaluation of the business and market, during my time serving as Interim CEO, my optimism about Breg’s vast opportunities has only grown,” Mowry said. “We are excited about becoming the leader in an under-appreciated market segment. We are already building momentum within the business as we shift the focus toward true...
Breg names new president/CEO
March 15, 2022HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Breg, an orthopedic and billing services company, has announced that its board of directors has appointed Kevin Hobert president and CEO. Hobert, who will succeed Brad Lee, who is retiring, will spearhead the next phase of the company’s expansion. “We conducted a robust national search, and Mr. Hobert stood out based on his successful career in health care leadership, his deep industry knowledge and his commitment to customer experience," said Stuart Simpson,...
In brief: Permobil white paper, Walgreens investment, new partnerships
October 1, 2021HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Permobil has published a new white paper on the benefits of standing power wheelchairs that draws from reviews from 41 publications, usage data from Permobil Connect and an internal survey.
Top takeaways include:
The positive effects on pressure relief for skin, bone mineral density and bowel/bladder function in users.
Improved mental health and self-esteem, and the increased ability to communicate and perform daily activities.
Ability to better...
Breg debuts new online store
September 27, 2021HME News Staff
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Breg has partnered with Intershop Communications, a provider of omni-channel commerce solutions, on a new modernized online store for its orthopedic bracing and cold therapy products. The new online store allows Breg to process orders transparently and efficiently, and to offer training documents and product usage instructions 24/7. Additionally, it allows Breg to provide key customers with their own sales portal featuring individual branding and simplified billing. “Our...
Short takes: Breg, WatchPAT
August 4, 2016HME News Staff
Breg, an integrated solutions provider, announced the launch of Vision 5.0, the latest iteration of its DME workflow management software. Vision automates and optimizes in-house bracing and supplies programs…The FDA has approved WatchPAT, a home sleep test diagnostic device for sleep apnea, for use among patients as young as 12. The decision follows similar approvals in Japan and Europe, and expands the device's previous use in the U.S. for 17 and older.