Elria, Ohio-based Invacare Corp. has launched Invcare iPartner Solutions, a suite of programs and services for HME providers geared to optimize efficiency and cut costs in age of increasing costs and competitive bidding.

“We are going beyond products to help providers re-evaluate their business operations and find new opportunities to streamline business functions, reduce costs and focus on key, profitable activities,” said Chris Yessayan, vice president and general manager, Invacare iPartner, in a prepared statement.

The portfolio includes:

• The Bonafide Management System, a software solution designed to help HMEs operate their businesses more efficiently.
• Roadrunner Mobility and the 5-Star service plan, a nationwide network of technicians focused on repair of consumer power wheelchairs.
• A rebuild service for high-cost items such as wheelchair joysticksand controllers.
• A full range of replacement parts. 

Invacare says it will broaden the iPartner Solutions portfolio to provider needs as industry needs evolve.