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Currently, the global medical equipment market is experiencing explosive growth.
365 Billion US dollars by 2015. This is simultaneously occurring as
much of the world economies are experiencing economic
recession. Much of what is fueling demand is expansion of health care services for the aging population.
Medical devices and equipment have the capability to
improving clinical outcomes, therefore improving quality of life.
The US is the leading consumer in this market, however, other rapidly
developing countries, such as China and India, are catching up.
These countries are experiencing new prosperity combined with improved awareness of healthcare services.
Other less developed countries are trying to improve their healthcare available
to their citizens as a priority of their policies.
Governments are trying to improve infrastructure
as the population increases and demands higher standards for care.
All these forces fuel demand for the need to purchase
medical equipment.
 As more customers are buying medical equipment, merchants will be more eager to create or expand businesses that place medical
equipment for sale. The net effect will be expansion of the
medical equipment market. There are some forces that counteract this process.
For instance, in the US, declining employment reduces demand
for medical services. This is because employers are
a major provider of health insurance. Also, patients have
less disposable income to spend on elective services or procedures,
causing a decline in requests for orthopedic and cosmetic procedures.
At the same time, healthcare costs and regulation have increased.
Insurers and major government healthcare insurance programs, such as Medicare, have steadily reduced
their reimbursement for services. This reduces profitability of hospitals and providers who
are less willing to allocate resources for more medical equipment.
Many market research firms predict markets in developing
countries will see the greatest growth in purchasing medical equipment.
Areas of Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia are increasing their expenditure on medical products
and technologies, therefore, fueling demand. However, the unstable
economies of more developed countries have to some extent reduced demand.
Medical device companies are restructuring their strategy for development toward high-end devices that significantly improve diagnostic
capability. The rising incidence of chronic disease, such as, diabetes and asthma, as well as an aging population will drive demand
for medical equipment that specifically improves existing care.
There is more of a focus on preventative medicine and devices
that can help identify and treat disease before it occurs.
As consumers, providers are pushing for technologies that improve their quality of care and efficiency.
Hospitals would like to eliminate non-essential diagnostic procedures
and enhance the accuracy of existing diagnostic procedures.
There is an increasing trend among health care providers to
shift their care to treating patients
at home with their families rather than in the hospital.
Therefore, medical equipment that can be used at home will be in demand.
This includes gloves home dialysis equipment, and wound care supplies.
Providers also are interested in technologies that facilitate changes in organizational management structure or
medical record keeping, such as, the adoption of electronic
medical records (EMR), reducing overall administrative waste and improving efficiency.
Finally, companies are targeting patients as consumers themselves, who are taking on a
more active role in their own health care needs. The public is increasingly more educated about medical care and want access to equipment
that they can use at home. This could include blood pressure reading devices, medication infusion equipment for insulin and pain control, or gloves and sterile bandages for wound
care. There is public concern over exposure to radiation or harmful contrast agents used in common diagnostic procedures,
such as in CT scans, X-ray, and angiographic procedures.
UnityPoint at Home knows there really is no place like home.
Our Home Medical Equipment professionals understand your home care
needs. That is why we offer the finest, most comprehensive home-based medical services
in this area -- 24 hours a day. We are dedicated to delivering personalized care.
We offer mastectomy forms and accessories for women who have gone through
breast cancer surgery. Our certified fitters work with patients
in a private room
and offer a full selection of bra choices. Medicare is accepted and free
delivery is available. Prior to surgery, St. Luke's Breast and Bone Health
provides women an essential assortment of products
including a camisole with form, listing of community resources, educational materials and sample
products.
Home Medical Equipment also provides a variety of products to help make
your time with your little one as enjoyable as possible.
All of these items and more are available for sale at UnityPoint at Home,
298 Blairs Ferry Road NE in Cedar Rapids. You may also
view our birth care products catalog. Helping you manage respiratory equipment in your own home.
Through our Respiratory Service, our respiratory
therapists visit patients in their homes when necessary.
We also talk to your doctor as needed. Our Insurance specialists will file and track your claims to Medicare, Medicaid
and private insurance carriers.
Preventing falls in your home. From shower bars to walkers,
we have the equipment
to keep you and your loved ones safe. Below are some tips
for creating a safe household. Flooring - should be dry and non-slip.
Lighting - ensure adequate lighting, and reduce sun-glare by using
a curtain or blinds. Use a light if getting up
at night. The average person's balance is reduced in the dark.
Stairs - need to be well maintained and lit, preferably with light switches at the top and bottom.
Marking the edge of steps with a contrasting colored strip increases safety.
Chairs - avoid chairs with wheels. Feet should reach
the floor when sitting. Bathroom - dry the floor and use rubber
mats in shower/ bath. If standing is difficult, see an occupational therapist for advice on installation of rails and bathroom seating.
Bedroom - make sure you can get on and off your bed easily.
Arrange shelves and wardrobes so you don't have to lean or reach too far for frequently used items (including spectacles, walking aids).
Remove clutter, clothes from the floor and electrical cords to reduce tripping hazards.
Kitchen- frequently used objects should be easily reached.
We offer 24-hour on-call services for all patients.
 Are you working with a medical equipment planner on your project?
If so, they can be a valuable resource early in the design process.
Too often the equipment planners are relied upon to
furnish an equipment report and cutsheets in DD's or CD's, but little in the earlier SD phase.
If you are a "form follows function" person like me,
it makes sense to understand what impact the medical equipment may have on the rooms before designing them.
The medical equipment technology evolves very rapidly, so your
equipment planner may offer insights to help you design a better
work flow for both rooms and departments. When working on projects in the early
1990's the shift from "wet" processing to "dry" processing of x-ray film had a huge impact on facility design.
One project in particular had designed a centralized silver recovery system.
The architect and engineers had all of the used developer and fixer from 8 darkrooms draining into
a centralized holding tank for silver recovery and disposal.
It was something that would have served their existing facility very well.
However, this system was going to have no benefit to the new facility within a year or two after opening.
The cost of the waste distribution system was to be paid for by
the anticipated economies of scale and recouped cost from silver recovery.
Unfortunately, these economies were simply never
going to be reached. The dry processing technology
was well on its way to making both darkrooms and silver-based processing
chemicals obsolete. While the project would open its doors with traditional wet processing,
these systems were to be replaced very soon afterward.
In the late 1990s, Quentin T. Howell found himself searching for a new career after concluding
his service to his country as a naval officer. He was living
in Savannah when a friend suggested becoming a representative
in the medical supply industry. "At the time, there were practically no African-Americans in the medical supply industry in the state," said Howell.
"That intrigued me, and so I started in this business working as a regional representative. Howell, a Milledgeville native, met his wife LaTonya on trips back to the area when servicing his clients. He credits her with naming the company — Howell’s Medical Equipment and Supply — while they were still dating and then taking the business to the next level after becoming his wife. After 13 years of marriage, the couple still finds being partners in life and business a positive endeavor.
"Everyone wants to know how it is to work with my husband, and I tell them that
it has always seemed very natural to me," said LaTonya. Howell said that while he shines in the marketing aspects of the business, LaTonya manages the daily operations that keep their company thriving. "I thought I could
multi-task, but she is a true multi-tasker," said Howell. The company is a full-service medical equipment and supply retailer and wholesalers. They offer clients a wide range of supplies including but not limited to CPAP machines, motorized wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, seat lifts, diabetic shoes, and testing supplies, walkers, canes, Arthritis heating pads, and Erectile Dysfunction supplies.
The company bills all insurances including Medicaid and Medicare. The Howells are proud of the services they provide to people in need of medical supplies. LaTonya said she enjoys educating people on how their lives are improved using medical equipment. "This is a business where you truly
get to bless people because you give people back their ability to
be mobile and suppress pain, become more independent and allow
them to get their self-esteem back, as well," said Howell. According to Howell, HMES is one of the largest companies of its kind in the region — serving Georgia and parts of both South Carolina and Northern Florida. He takes pride in knowing their business provides jobs throughout the tri-state area. The Howells are not just known from their company but are also well-respected members of the community because of their nonprofit affiliations and charitable causes. LaTonya established a yearly clothing giveaway event for needy families that is held each second Saturday in December at the National Guard Army at 107 Ga.
NET brand products are used all over the world in hospitals, nursing homes and also by medical professionals and patients recovering at home. Our products reach 'end users' through dealers/distributors who buy from us in bulk. There are times when end users including doctors, clinics or even patients need our products in singular or very less quantity. For these type of requirements, we have online stores where one can order required product just by a click of mouse - that too from comforts of their home or office. Surgical Shop is an online store of Narang Medical Limited from where you can order medical equipment, medical supplies, home healthcare supplies stomach tube, rubber sheets, surgical rubber bulbs, etc. are commonly used. Nonetheless it is an imperative that all suppliers strictly comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act whatever kind of medical equipment they provide. This is essentially to protect patients' privacy and records.
Medicine, medical supplies and medical services are now under price control for fairness of patients and private hospital operators. The government on Wednesday added medicine, medical supplies and medical services to its price control lists to ensure fairness for both patients and operators of private hospitals, the commerce minister said. Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said medicine and medical supplies were included in the product price control list of the government's central committee on prices of goods and services, and medical services placed on the panel's service fees control list. The committee formed a sub-committee to work out measures to control their prices. It comprises representatives from the ministries of commerce and public health, insurance associations, the Private Hospital Association, the Foundation for Consumers and the National Health Security Office, the commerce minister said.
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