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March 31, 2010

New Low-Priced Home Oxygen Concentrator

Filed under: Nutrition — Anna MorTis @ 12:23 pm

Salt Lake City, UT (Press Release) Vitality Medical announced today that they added the Perfecto 2V Oxygen Concentrator manufactured by Invacare to their home oxygen concentrator product line. This new oxygen machine is expected to fill the gap created by other low priced oxygen concentrators that have fallen behind in production and are currently unable to meet demand. The timeliness of this new oxygen concentrator is significant. Many oxygen therapy patients have been waiting for several months for their low priced oxygen concentrator to be shipped due to high demand and insufficient production. Invacare however, has a current stockpile of 5,000 new concentrators ready for shipping. Invacare’s Perfecto 2V is expected to rapidly gain market share against the current market leadersthe Graham- Field John Bunn Optium Oxygen Concentrator and the Drive Medical Solstice Oxygen Concentrator.

For several months these two low priced leaders have been late on shipping new orders. Oxygen patients who have ordered either of these two leading low-priced oxygen concentrators have found themselves frustrated over late deliveries. Oxygen patients who do not want to wait any longer or who cannot wait any longer now have a new low-price option available. Invacare recently released a new economy version of the Perfecto 2 Oxygen Concentrator called the Perfecto 2V. This oxygen concentrator is being sold for only $742.00 at Vitality Medical, a leading online medical supply retailer.

In comparing prices, the Perfecto 2V costs more than the Optium and the Solstice. However, the Perfecto 2V comes standard with the Sens02 oxygen sensor while the other two concentrators have the sensor available as an add-on option. The Optium and the Solstice can be ordered with an optional O2 sensor for an additional cost. When taking into account the price of the O2 sensor, the three oxygen concentrators are similarly priced. Home Oxygen Concentrator Price Comparison Optium–$585.00 ($690.00 with sensor) Solstice–$618.00 ($710.70 with sensor) Perfecto 2V–$742.00 (with sensor) The three oxygen concentrators compare similarly in other factors as well.

For instance, all three oxygen machines have a maximum oxygen output of 5 liters per minute (LPM). Each concentrator’s weight is similar, weighing within 6 pounds of each other. Noise emissions between the three are only 2 decibels apart. Power consumption is within 25 watts of each other. The warranties on the Optium and Solstice extend for an additional 2 years above the Perfecto 2V.

A detailed comparison of these three oxygen concentrators can be found at the following link: Oxygen Concentrator Ratings. The Optium is still the low price leader currently on the market but availability is pushed off each month. Brad Packer of Vitality Medical expects the sales of the Perfecto 2V to be robust throughout 2010. Brad indicates that “the oxygen concentrators from Drive and Graham-Field are excellent machines that have not been able to keep up with demand. As production for the Optium and New New Low-Priced Home Oxygen Concentrator For some time Drive Medical led the economical home oxygen concentrator market with its Solstice Oxygen Concentrator.

Then last year Graham-Field released the new John Bunn Optium Oxygen Concentrator which became the new low price leader. Both were so popular they sold out and have been on back order for months. Now Invacare just released the new Perfecto 2V which may fill the gap created by the unavailability of the Solstice and Optium. Solstice attempt to catch up to meet current demand, we anticipate the Invacare Perfecto 2V Oxygen Concentrator will fill the gap during the mean-time. Consumers who have been waiting for weeks and months for their Optium or Solstice oxygen concentrator will likely find the current availability of the Perfecto 2V to be the deciding factor in their purchase decision.” Regarding Vitality Medical As a leading online retailer of medical supplies, Vitality Medical has been serving hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, government and homecare for over 10 years.

Vitality Medical currently serves people suffering with diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic pain, incontinence, excess weight, mobility loss, lymphedema, high blood pressure, oxygen deprivation, and a host of other medically related diseases. As a low cost leader, Vitality Medical seeks to help families and institutions on a budget meet their medical supply needs by offering discount and wholesale pricing on medical supplies. Regarding Invacare Invacare is the leading manufacturer of home medical supplies and equipment in the United States. They are well known for their mobility products and medical respiratory products, but also provide bathroom safety products, hospital beds, medical protective equipment, incontinence supplies and wound care supplies. Regarding Graham-Field Graham-Field is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products.

Their product lines include long-term care, homecare, rehabilitation and respiratory. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company offers nearly 4,000 products. Regarding Drive Medical Drive Medical is a fast growing manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment. They manufacture and distribute in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Taiwan, Romania and Canada.

They market over 2,500 medical products throughout the world. Press Release courtesy of Online PR News: (http://www.onlineprnews.com). For More Information: http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Invacare-Perfecto-2V-Oxygen-Concentrator-5-Liter-IRC5PPOV.html http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/John-Bunn-Optium-Oxygen-Concentrator-JBO180.html http://www.vitalitymedical.com/Product/Drive-Solstice-5-Liter-Oxygen-Concentrator-18050.html Contact Barry Preusz, Marketing & Public Relations Vitality Medical, Inc. 801-733-4449 http://www.vitalitymedical.com barry@vitalitymedical.com
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Regarding The Need For Slip And Fall Lawyers

Filed under: Health Insurance — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Veva DeGonzalo @ 1:02 am
by Veva DeGonzalo

For individuals who have experienced an injury at the fault of another individual or at work, it can be a wise choice to pursue legal action. You should do this because it is important to get justice for what has happened to you in your injury. If you have been very seriously injured, you might receive some compensation or help for your recovery. It is important in these circumstances to work with reliable slip and fall lawyers.

It is commonplace for many people who have become injured either while working or by other circumstances, to decide not to pursue legal action. This can be for various reasons. Some people decide not to pursue action because they believe that their injury is not serious for the merit of a case. Other people may cite that they do not pursue action because they hold fear about consequences or losing their case. Yet, if you have been injured, it is your right to seek action and compensation on your behalf for your injury.

It can be a good choice to work specifically with slip and fall injury lawyers instead of typical lawyers. This ensures that they have more experience and expertise in situations similar to yours. By doing this, you improve your chances of gaining representation that will present your case reasonably, improving your chances of winning. You also have more confidence knowing your lawyer is reliable.

When you have decided to pursue a case regarding your injury, it is very important to keep adequate documentation of everything. This is especially true of accidents. If you have not kept proper documentation, it may be more difficult to make a case for you. However, you should discuss this with your lawyer. Documentation and the amount needed can sometimes vary by situation.

Try to work with a lawyer that will only require payment for their services if they win the case for you. If you can’t find a lawyer like this, then try to work with a lawyer that can represent you for a decent price. You may also want to seek advice from lawyers that offer free consultations. This can be a good way to find out if you have a case that should be taken to court or not.

If you have been looking for a personal injury lawyer to hire and you are unsure about the proper methods to go about this, there are various options. In fact, there are many ways to find out if there are lawyers available in your area. Check out your local listings to see who is in business in your town. You should also check the internet to see which lawyers have slip and fall experience. Another good way to find out is to ask for recommendations or references from your family or friends.

For some people, even though they may have a reasonable case, they may have to attend multiple consultations until they find a lawyer that is willing to represent their case. This usually only takes a short period of time to find the proper lawyer to hire and work with. Your best bet is to remember to consider all of your options in your circumstances.

These are basic guidelines for choosing slip and fall lawyers. The general goal of pursuing legal action is to gain closure on your experience and justice for what happened. You may even be able to improve your circumstances. Choosing the right lawyer can determine whether or not you can truly make your case in court regarding your injury.

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March 30, 2010

Canada Rehab Center Adds Video on YouTube

Filed under: Nutrition — Anna MorTis @ 12:23 pm

Canada addiction rehabilitation center Chatsworth Pavilion discusses the offerings of its unique program in a new online video. March 20, 2010 – With the numerous addiction rehabilitation programs available today, many people in need of help with overcoming an addiction find it difficult to determine which program offering is best suited for their individual needs. In a new video available to the public online, Canada based addiction rehab center Chatsworth Pavilion discusses the benefits of their unique model for individuals in need of a treatment program. Falling in Love with Being Well Chatsworth has made a video about the benefits of the center’s program which is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIx5vDn28eE. In it Chatsworth CEO Richard Hofman states of the 22 day program duration, which accommodates corporate professionals and others in need of more in depth shorter length treatment, it “allows us to really make sure that that peer group connection, that therapeutic allianceis really enhanced at a level that the revolving door can’t do.” Steve Wells, a counselor at the center, states of the 22 day stay, “22 days may seem like a short time for a program but at the end of the day it all depends on the intensity and the actual productivity that’s involved in the design.” Hofman further notes of the goal of their process, “most human beings want to be well. When they recognize that Chatsworth is truly fundamentally a program about falling in love with being well, we are successful in turning them around.” About Chatsworth Pavilion Chatsworth Pavilion offers a unique model for people in their program.

Gina Hofman, Chatsworth Clinical Director states of the program design, “our admissions process is unique in the field of addictions because we have a closed group, which means that all of the clients come within 3 or 4 days of each other, and the program admissions process closes, and everybody then moves forward together.” Individuals interested in learning more about addiction rehabilitation, or the services provided by the Montreal based rehab center are encouraged to view Chatsworth’s online video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIx5vDn28eE. Chatsworth also welcomes those struggling with an addiction, or their families to visit them online at http://www.chatsworthpavilion.com, or call 1-888-866-5021 to speak to someone directly about receiving help. For more information about Chatsworth Pavilion services, or Canada addiction treatment options, please visit http://www.chatsworthpavilion.com, or call 1-888-866-5021.
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Visitor Health Insurance

Filed under: Health Insurance — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Dan Miller @ 10:17 am
by Dan Miller

It is highly essential for all tourists or visitors to buy an international health insurance for visitors from India when travelling abroad. The main reason behind this is that, if the tourist happens to fall sick during the trip, he/she need not be worried as the medical insurance can take care of most of the costs. This article will help you to understand the policies and features of international medical insurance more clearly.

By purchasing an international visitors health insurance in USA, tourists can be covered against several health conditions. Events such as against expensive costs and trips/ inconveniences of hospitalizations, surgeries, doctors visits, prescriptions, medical evacuations, political evacuations, trip cancellations or disruptions, airline bankruptcies, lost luggage and return of remains are all covered by medical insurance.

People usually believe that their local insurance will protect their medical expenses even in a foreign country, which is rarely the case. Hence, it is important that tourists purchase a US visitor health insurance plan prior to their travel.

They are so many different visitors health insurance in USA plans and options available that tourist might not know which plan to choose. The solution lies in examining all the plans and the features they have to offer and select a plan that is suited to our needs.

Seven Corners offers some of the most comprehensive medical insurance plans. Several companies offer a variety of features when it comes to health insurance for visitors from India plans such as – a dependable and friendly customer service, economical and reliable policies, a worldwide network consisting of thousands of health care professionals and round the clock emergency care services for visitors.

Features such as trip cancellation are also offered under these plans. Many visitors who plan short trips abroad do not consider the option of buying insurance, which is a wrong approach.

Visitors have to purchase visitor medical insurance irrespective of their duration of stay abroad. Health conditions can occur anytime and as such, it is always a good approach to stay prepared for them by buying an insurance plan.

Several reports have determined that 3 out of every 100 visitors abroad experience some kind of illness, injury or accident during their stay. Hence, to be always protected from any kind of medical conditions, it is highly essential for all tourists to purchase an international visitor insurance USA plan.

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Advantages of Liaison Continent Visitor Insurance

Filed under: Health Insurance — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Dan Miller @ 7:00 am
by Dan Miller

For those undertaking short-term international travel, the liaison continent medical insurance plan provides several options. This basic plan insures the plan holder mainly against medical illnesses and accidents. Another plan from the Liaison stable, Liaison Majestic, offers more comprehensive coverage.

You can choose the maximum benefit for your plan, from the following: $50,000, $100,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000. Anyone older than 14 days can participate in the plan.. Also, the plan can be renewed using the original contribution, deductible and pre-existing conditions for up to six months.

Various plan options are available, depending on the applicable co-insurance rate chosen. Different plans are available for those traveling to the United States and Canada, and those traveling outside these two countries. The premium varies according to the option, maximum benefit, and deductible chosen.

Plan benefits include physician expenses, hospitalization and outpatient charges, charges pertaining to intensive or coronary care, examination and diagnostic costs, and ambulance charges. The liaison continent visitors health insurance plan pays for physiotherapy, hotel room costs (in case of non-availability of a hospital), and home health care (up to a maximum of $2,500).

Other benefits of the plan include dental emergencies where applicable and eligible. In case emergency evacuation is called for, the Liaison Continental covers the evacuation, along with the travel of a close family member. If an unattended minor results from hospitalization, the plan covers the minor’s return trip home. The plan also offers accidental death and dismemberment benefits, and pays for the return of the mortal remains home in case of fatality.

The plan follows the plan holder through incidental trips to the home country, and covers treatment for conditions first diagnosed when traveling abroad. Lost baggage is covered up to $250, and if the trip is interrupted due to the death of a family member or substantial damage to the primary residence of the insured, the liaison continent insurance Plan reimburses the cost of the ticket to travel home.

Although previously existing conditions are exempt from coverage, the plan waives the clause for U.S. citizens traveling abroad, for a maximum of $20,000. Injuries resulting from hazardous sports are not included in the liaison continent insurance plan, but coverage can be purchased for an additional fee.

The liaison continent medical insurance plan is part of the Hygeia Network in the United States, and A.M. Best Company rates the plan “A”. The plan administrators are Seven Corners, Inc., and the plan underwriters, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London.

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Study USA Insurance Policies

Filed under: Health Insurance — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Dan Miller @ 2:23 am
by Dan Miller

Are you an international student planning to study in the US for a semester or more? As you consider things like what school to attend and where to stay, also be sure that you consider your health insurance needs. Without study USA healthcare insurance, any medical care you receive in the United States will need to be paid for out of your own pocket, which can get extremely expensive.

U.S. citizens must have private health insurance in order to minimize their medical expenses. This does not present a problem for most students, as they are covered by their parents’ health care plans. But for international students, that is not an option, meaning that you will need study USA insurance.

Even basic medical coverage in the U.S. is quite expensive if you do not have health insurance, with a routine doctor’s visit costing hundreds of dollars. If you need surgery or must stay in a hospital for multiple days, your bill will easily reach thousands of dollars. However you can avoid these high costs with study USA insurance.

Study USA medical insurance will absorb most of the costs of your doctor’s visit or hospital procedure for covered sicknesses and injuries, leaving you to pay just a portion of the total cost. Considering that doctor’s visits can be expensive as mentioned above and international student insurance can cost as low as $38 per month, you can see there’s a great opportunity for you to save a lot of money.

Study USA health insurance will cover many different types of medical needs. From emergency coverage for accidents and injuries to evacuation services in the event of a disaster to mental health assistance, you will be able to enjoy a full range of benefits.

In addition to saving you money, study USA health Insurance will also help you by fulfilling the insurance requirements that many universities now have. In recent years, many U.S. schools have imposed rules requiring that all students be able to show proof of medical insurance. Schools often offer their own plans that students can purchase, but those plans are often quite restrictive and expensive.

Once you are ready to research study USA health Insurance for international students, you can go online and learn lots more information. After researching you can also purchase it online, getting the healthcare plan from the convenience of your own home.

You will appreciate the financial savings that come along with study USA healthcare insurance, as well as its ability to meet most school’s student health insurance requirements. Instead of expensive plans offered by universities, protect yourself with the affordable, easy-to-buy coverage offered by Study USA.

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