Tag: Precision Medical
In brief: HHS reports reduction in backlog, McKesson hosts roundtable
October 18, 2019HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The Department of Health and Human Services has reduced the backlog of Medicare appeals at the administrative law judge level by 25% through June 30, according to a status report provided to a federal court and obtained by the American Hospital Association.The status report is part of a federal court ruling last year that established annual deadline-based targets for reducing the backlog of Medicare appeals at the ALJ level.From Nov. 1, 2018, through the end of the third quarter of fiscal...
Product news: Invacare, Fisher & Paykel, Precision Medical, GCE Healthcare
October 16, 2019HME News Staff
Elyria, Ohio-based Invacare will highlight a number of newer products at Medtrade, Oct. 21-23, including the Etude HC Bed, Aquatec Bath Lifts and a series of Aquatec Ocean Ergo Shower and Commode Chairs. The company will also highlight the Motion Concepts MPS Maxx Modular Power Standing System, exclusively available on the ROVI A3 Power Wheelchair through Motion Concepts; and the Platinum Mobile Oxygen Concentrator. “The products exhibited at Medtrade are not only examples of Invacare's commitment...
Precision Medical wants users to Live Active
August 16, 2019Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NORTHHAMPTON, Pa. - Precision Medical will have not only a new portable oxygen concentrator but also a new brand and website some time this fall.
The company plans to launch a new five-liter POC called Live Active Five with features that include a dual-curved body (so users can wear it on their right or left hip); a replaceable lithium ion battery with up to 6.5 hours of life; and vacuum pressure swing adsorption technology for cleaner and longer-lasting sieve beds.
“We have a blog called...
In brief: Apria gives enterals another shot, HME providers make their case to SBA
March 18, 2016HME News Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. - Apria Healthcare has stepped back into the home enterals market with the launch of Refresh, its new support program.
“With our re-entry into the home enteral market, Apria is responding to the rapidly increasing requirements of the healthcare industry for an enteral program that consistently delivers positive patient experiences and achieves optimal clinical outcomes,” said Dan Starck, CEO of Apria Healthcare, in a release. “Through our commitment to an...
Precision, Luxfer partner on EU distribution
March 15, 2016HME News Staff
NOTTINGHAM, England - Precision Medical has partnered with Luxfer Gas Cylinders to add portable oxygen concentrators to Luxfer's product offerings in Europe. Beginning in April, Luxfer will offer both dial and pushbutton versions of three and five liter lightweight POCs manufactured by Precision for Luxfer. “Luxfer will enable the supply of market-leading POCs—manufactured by Precision Medical—into the EU, while enabling Luxfer to offer customers a complete line of oxygen-delivery...