Archive | November, 2007

New Management At Sunrise Medical

Recently appointed Michael Cannizzaro, vice chairman, president and CEO of Sunrise Medical has hired Pete Coburn as senior vice president of mobility sales and marketing. Coburn is recently from Cardinal Health Medical Products.

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World Diabetes Day: United Nations Resolution 61/225 – November 14

World Diabetes Day: United Nations Resolution 61/225 – November 14

November 14 is World Diabetes Day Go here to see how the world can join in in fighting this disease. On 20 December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 61/225. This landmark Resolution recognizes diabetes as a chronic, debilitating and costly disease associated with major complications that pose severe risks for families, countries [...]

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Pricing vs Reimbursement In The Homecare Industry – And The Competitive Bidding Solution

After all the trauma of the recent deep reimbursement cuts by Medicare, the Office of Inspector General in the United States has found that Medicare, in certain cases pays 35% to 45% more than internet advertised prices for certain power wheelchairs. The industry is quick to protest and will argue “the higher bar” that Medicare [...]

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