Year: 2014

Hanger Inc. has approved a plan to sell its Dosteon Solutions and CARES (Critical and Rehabilitative Equipment Solutions) businesses, according to an 8-K Form filed by the company. Both businesses are part of Hanger’s patient care business segment and will…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Working with patients who have scoliosis is a specialty that requires self-critique and careful orthotic management, according to Tom Gavin, CO, national orthotic specialist for Hanger Clinic. Gavin offered a presentation on scoliosis management at the…

Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. announced a total revenue of $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $0.8 million during the third quarter of 2013, according to a company press release. Third quarter financial results also showed medical…

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association has pledged to become a silver level sponsor for the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation in 2015. The financial support will enable further development of introductory level adaptive recreation for those facing physical and…

Inventor Dean Kamen has been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Lincoln Awards, presented by The Friars Foundation, the charitable arm of the Friars Club. Kamen will receive the Medical and Science Award for outstanding service to veterans by…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Douglas Reber, CO, LO, associate director of Education for Hanger Clinic and vice president and exhibit chair for the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, talks about some of the new…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Kathy Mascola, LPO, CO, BOCPO, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, shares highlights from this year’s Annual Meeting.

Quantum Medical Concepts, a collaborative effort between Common Wealth Enterprises and the Michigan State Medical Society, will provide $100,000 in start-up funding to Advanced Amputee Solutions. Advanced Amputee Solutions is a veteran-owned medical device company that is developing the Cushioning…

Plastics provider Curbell Plastics Inc., of Orchard Park, N.Y., announced it has acquired O&P Enterprises Inc., based in Gurnee, Ill. “As we continue to increase our market presence, we are committed to invest in our facilities, equipment and people to…

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has released its Work Plan for fiscal year 2015. The plan summarizes the new and ongoing reviews and activities the Office of Inspector General will pursue with respect to…