Tag: Invacare
Coverage, reform, technology among drivers of CRT
December 18, 2024Tracy Orzel
The push for better coverage in complex rehab continues to reshape the landscape, with experts highlighting key wins—most notably, securing funding for power seat elevation—and ongoing challenges as 2025 unfolds.
“Funding for power seat elevation definitely has been a huge win for the industry and the clients receiving this function on their power mobility devices,” said Jay Brislin, vice president of Quantum Rehab. “The amount of increased independence, social...
In brief: Rotech agreement, Merits USA president, Belluscura financing
November 27, 2024HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare has announced a supplier agreement with Signifier Medical Technologies to introduce the eXciteOSA device to payers, health care providers and patients to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
The eXciteOSA device, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to tone tongue muscles to maintain an open airway during sleep, improving sleep quality and overall health.
“Partnering...
Move For Mobility racks up another award
November 26, 2024HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare and Free Wheelchair Mission have received two more honors for their inaugural Move For Mobility campaign: the Anthem Silver Award and the Community Voice Award from the Anthem Awards. The awards recognize the campaign’s life-changing contributions in helping to transform lives through the gift of mobility. “The Anthem Awards’ commitment to amplifying global social impact is important and we are honored to contribute to the collective mission of driving...
Invacare sells NA business
November 11, 2024HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio, and EDISON, N.J. - Invacare Holdings Corp. has sold its North American business to MIGA Holdings, better positioning the business to optimize operations and accelerate growth in the region.
“We are confident that this strategic change will be a benefit to both the North American and European/Asia Pacific businesses of Invacare,” said Geoff Purtill, president and CEO of Invacare Holdings Corporation. “This transaction not only allows us to concentrate on our...
Invacare wins award for ‘Move’ campaign
October 7, 2024HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare’s “Move for Mobility” campaign, held in May, has won the Web Marketing Association’s 2024 WebAward in two categories: “Medical Standard of Excellence” and “Non-Profit Standard of Excellence.” The campaign, in partnership with Free Wheelchair Mission, brought together 425 Invacare employees worldwide to “get moving” and raised $28,000, funding 294 wheelchairs for people in remote communities. “We are incredibly...
In briefs: Philips layoffs, Home Oxygen Company buy, FAHCS rebrand
June 21, 2024HME News Staff
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. – Philips Respironics will cut 300 manufacturing jobs in Western Pennsylvania and relocate approximately 500 workers from its Pittsburgh headquarters to its two major plants in the nearby suburbs, according to local news reports.
Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company will move workers to its centers in Murrysville and New Kensington, a move that is expected to take two years, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The company said it will...
Invacare employees raise $28K for wheelchair mission
June 19, 2024HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare’s month-long fundraising and active campaign, its first annual Move for Mobility, in partnership with Free Wheelchair Mission, was a global fundraising initiative that inspired hundreds of employees to get out and be active within their communities. Four-hundred and twenty-five employees from 20 countries participated in various activities, including horse riding, surfing, mountaineering, yoga, and marathons and raised more than $28,000. With Invacare’s fundraising,...
Invacare reorganizes in North America
May 3, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare has initiated a strategic reorganization in North America that affects less than 10% of its workforce but crosses over both the Rehab and Lifestyles business units, a company spokesperson has confirmed.
When asked which employees were affected by the layoffs, a company spokesperson said, “After a thorough assessment of the current and future business environment, employees across the business were impacted.”
The spokesperson continued: "The...
Invacare moves for mobility
April 30, 2024HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio, and IRVINE, Calif. – Invacare has announced the launch of Move for Mobility, a global fundraising initiative in collaboration with its partner, Free Wheelchair Mission. As part of the initiative in May, hundreds of Invacare employees around the world will participate to support Free Wheelchair Mission’s work in providing life-changing wheelchairs to people living in remote communities with no access to mobility equipment. Invacare employees will take part by being active...
NCART adds four members
December 4, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART added four new members in November: manufacturers Homecare Products and Invacare; and suppliers Norco and Laurel Medical Solutions. “We’re grateful to all our members for their support and privileged to work alongside each of them to protect and enhance access to CRT in the community,” the organization stated. “If your company provides or manufactures CRT, help us fight the negative trends in coverage and payment that continue to mount. Your support...