Tag: Cork Medical
Cork Medical taps Cates to oversee operations
June 19, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cork Medical has appointed Mike Cates as its new president to oversee business operations. Cates has more than 25 years of experience in global manufacturing and healthcare leadership, including Ascension St. Vincent Indiana, the Grundfos Group, the Peerless Pump Company and General Electric. “My leadership philosophy is predicated on eight key principles: service, empowerment, listening, development, inclusivity, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement,”...
In brief: CMS’s proposed rule, Rehab Medical’s latest expansion, NCPA’s CORE program
April 12, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has issued a proposed rule to improve the health of Medicare beneficiaries by addressing social determinants of health, strengthening emergency preparedness, and improving maternal health.
The fiscal year (FY) 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) rule builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to support historically underserved and under-resourced communities and promote...
Cork Medical recognized as best place to work
April 11, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cork Medical, a provider of wound care solutions, has made the 2024 Indiana Chamber of Commerce Best Places to Work list. The list recognizes and celebrates businesses for creating cultures that attract and retain employees. “We are so excited to join the list of Best Places to Work in Indiana for the first time,” said Blair O’Reilly, human resource manager. “We have an incredible team, and I want to thank each of them for making this honor possible....
MedTech, Cork announce strategic partnership
March 3, 2022HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – MedTech Solutions Group will now manage Cork Medical’s negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) business in all countries except the United States as part of a new strategic partnership. “We are excited to have MTSG as our partner in the international commercialization of the Nisus NPWT system,” said Josh Boller, vice president of sales at Cork Medical, a global manufacturer of wound care technologies. “The MTSG team will help us broaden our scope of improved...
In brief: AAH tallies impact of Cures provision, MACs drop revised CMN requirement
May 4, 2018HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The Medicaid programs of 11 states have indicated that they will be changing their fee schedules to match Medicare's, AAHomecare reports.
Twelve states say they will not be changing their fee schedules at this time, and 10 states say they are still analyzing data with AAHomecare and/or CMS.
“It's gratifying to work alongside so many dedicated individuals across the country to encourage state Medicaid officials to take a careful look at their options for complying...
Cork Medical inks 'winning' deal with GPO
May 3, 2018HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS - Medical device maker Cork Medical has signed a deal to serve as the sole provider of negative pressure wound therapy products for HPS, a group purchasing organization for 4,000 organizations in 22 states. “HPS is proud to offer Cork Medical's Nisus negative pressure system to our members,” said Benjamin Long, contract portfolio analyst for HPS, in a release. “The exceptional pricing available through this contract, coupled with Cork Medical's infrastructure of service...