Amylior has become the new American distributor for several adult and pediatric products from Italian manufacturer Ormesa. “We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Ormesa, a collaboration that perfectly aligns with our mission and values,” said M. Eric Dugas, Amylior’s president, in an Aug. 20 announcement. “This exciting alliance reflects a shared commitment…
Amylior Signs American Distribution Agreement with Ormesa
Collaboration Between Freedom Designs, Motion Concepts to Streamline Provision Process
Invacare America announces a new workflow between two of its divisions.
Invacare America has announced a collaboration between two of its divisions — Freedom Designs and Motion Concepts — that will simplify the seating and wheeled mobility ordering and provision process. In a June 16 announcement, Invacare said the new partnership between Freedom Designs, known for its manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs, and Motion Concepts, a seating and…
Sunrise Medical Announces New Colors for Manual Wheelchairs, JAY Backs
The new palette launched May 12; discontinued colors will continue to be available for spare parts for five years.
Sunrise Medical has updated its color choices for QUICKIE adult manual wheelchairs, ZIPPIE pediatric manual wheelchairs, and JAY backs. The new palette will be available across the manufacturer’s North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, Sunrise Medical said in a May 12 announcement. In introducing the set of 24 color/pattern options, the company said it is…
Etac Launches Convaid Coaster
Seating teams can choose from three fixed tilt and four fixed recline options.
Etac has launched the Convaid Coaster, described in a Feb. 15 announcement as “perfect for adventurous families on the move” and “combining style, support, and comfort in one compact package.” The Coaster offers adjustable fixed tilt and recline so the seating team can choose the configuration best for children and families. Clinicians can select from…
Mobility Management’s MWC eBook Is Hot Off the Press
The latest issue focuses on dependently and independently propelled manual wheelchairs.
Mobility Management’s latest digital edition focuses on manual wheelchairs — from manual tilt-in-space to the potential impact that H.R. 5371 could have on consumers’ future freedom of choice. Stories in the issue include creating optimal seating assessments for clients using dependent wheeled mobility, and examining how H.R. 5371 — the Choices for Increased Mobility Act…
AAHomecare Reports Medicaid Rate Increases for North Carolina
The K0005, E1161, and K0861 codes are among those impacted.
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is reporting Medicaid rate increases for home medical equipment (HME) in North Carolina. In a Nov. 1 bulletin, AAHomecare credited “strong relationships with North Carolina Medicaid officials and members of the state legislature, ACMESA leaders, and the AAHomecare Payer Relations Team” for the $3.2 million increase in funding. “The…