The acquisition will let Pride focus on its scooter and chair lines while allowing Hamar to bolster its vehicle lifts.
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 06, 2018
After June donations of mobility equipment, EZ-ACCESS donates vertical platform lift to girl with SMA.
- By Leila McNeill
- Jul 11, 2018
2018 HME Business Handbook: Home Access
Home access can help providers tap into a vast retail market, but as the complexity goes up, a partnership might make sense. How should you approach?
HMAC aims to create a unified advocacy and educational platform for home access modification businesses.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 02, 2017
HME Handbook: Home Access
Falls pose a significant risk to seniors trying to continue living independently in their homes; how can providers help eliminate the risk of them?
Products & Technology
Aging in place isn’t just home access. It represents a broad array of new service opportunities for the senior market. What are some top product categories that providers can use to jump in?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2017
Increasing home accessibility needs are helping push growth in the remodeling market.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 02, 2017
Steven Dawson comes to accessibility manufacturer with a background in business growth and development.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 12, 2016
As president, Jim Greatorex will lead home access organization, which provides education, certification and networking for providers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2016
For the seventh time Cape Cod-based regional provider recognized for revenue, market growth.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 17, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
Approaching a ramp install starts with assessing the patient's needs and circumstances, and that assessment must incorporate various elements.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Emerald will produce annual HME and aging in place events under the same roof starting in 2017.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 03, 2016
Cy Corgan will apply his HME, mobility experience to guide sales team for home access company manufacturer.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 25, 2016
CONCIERGE opener aims to increase residential accessibility by easing the opening and closing of doors.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
HME Business Award Winners
Last year HME Business launched its New Product of the Year Award program. Now in our second year, we’ve enjoyed even better response. This year’s winners included compelling entries in categories such as mobility, respiratory, retail sales, auto access, home access, diabetic supplies, and business services. Learn more about the products and services that struck a chord with our judges.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
Problem Solvers
Vertical platform lifts serve key access need for patients, but they are a more complex offering. How can home access providers expand their businesses via VPLs?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
Study shows a variety chronic disease states — even those not associated with mobility, or frailty — can lead to falls.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2015
Home access group’s Live At Home Pro for iPad will help home modification experts plan access upgrades in their clients’ homes.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 10, 2015
2015 HME Handbook
installing ramps involves a number of considerations, including the space available to accommodate the ramp, the patient’s mobility condition, the local weather, and even aesthetics. What should providers review when assessing a client’s home for a ramp installation?
2015 HME Handbook
Picking the right ramp solution for a patient comes down to various factors, such as the patient’s condition, lifestyle, circumstances and funding. When opting for the right ramp solution, what factors should providers keep in mind?