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mabusincarnate

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Hill Rom just left a voicemail stating my insurance will only give them $2500 a year to rent my vest. Another supplier charges my insurance $24 per month for my nebulizer but I can buy the same model online for $40. I wonder how greedy Hill Rom is trying to be with my vest.

The mechanical concept is simple. It's an oscillating pump with a pressure regulator. How much could that thing possibly cost to make, market, and distribute?

Here's the question: Does anyone else make or market a similar device I can threaten Hill Rom with switching to?

Have I mentioned lately how badly I hate insurance, medical supply, and pharmaceutical companies? They're right up there with tow truck drivers.

I've considered taking it apart and posting instructions and pictures so people can make their own. That's how pissed I am at these people.
 
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mabusincarnate

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Hill Rom just left a voicemail stating my insurance will only give them $2500 a year to rent my vest. Another supplier charges my insurance $24 per month for my nebulizer but I can buy the same model online for $40. I wonder how greedy Hill Rom is trying to be with my vest.

The mechanical concept is simple. It's an oscillating pump with a pressure regulator. How much could that thing possibly cost to make, market, and distribute?

Here's the question: Does anyone else make or market a similar device I can threaten Hill Rom with switching to?

Have I mentioned lately how badly I hate insurance, medical supply, and pharmaceutical companies? They're right up there with tow truck drivers.

I've considered taking it apart and posting instructions and pictures so people can make their own. That's how pissed I am at these people.
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Hill Rom just left a voicemail stating my insurance will only give them $2500 a year to rent my vest. Another supplier charges my insurance $24 per month for my nebulizer but I can buy the same model online for $40. I wonder how greedy Hill Rom is trying to be with my vest.

The mechanical concept is simple. It's an oscillating pump with a pressure regulator. How much could that thing possibly cost to make, market, and distribute?

Here's the question: Does anyone else make or market a similar device I can threaten Hill Rom with switching to?

Have I mentioned lately how badly I hate insurance, medical supply, and pharmaceutical companies? They're right up there with tow truck drivers.

I've considered taking it apart and posting instructions and pictures so people can make their own. That's how pissed I am at these people.
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Hill Rom just left a voicemail stating my insurance will only give them $2500 a year to rent my vest. Another supplier charges my insurance $24 per month for my nebulizer but I can buy the same model online for $40. I wonder how greedy Hill Rom is trying to be with my vest.

The mechanical concept is simple. It's an oscillating pump with a pressure regulator. How much could that thing possibly cost to make, market, and distribute?

Here's the question: Does anyone else make or market a similar device I can threaten Hill Rom with switching to?

Have I mentioned lately how badly I hate insurance, medical supply, and pharmaceutical companies? They're right up there with tow truck drivers.

I've considered taking it apart and posting instructions and pictures so people can make their own. That's how pissed I am at these people.
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Hill Rom just left a voicemail stating my insurance will only give them $2500 a year to rent my vest. Another supplier charges my insurance $24 per month for my nebulizer but I can buy the same model online for $40. I wonder how greedy Hill Rom is trying to be with my vest.
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<br />The mechanical concept is simple. It's an oscillating pump with a pressure regulator. How much could that thing possibly cost to make, market, and distribute?
<br />
<br />Here's the question: Does anyone else make or market a similar device I can threaten Hill Rom with switching to?
<br />
<br />Have I mentioned lately how badly I hate insurance, medical supply, and pharmaceutical companies? They're right up there with tow truck drivers.
<br />
<br />I've considered taking it apart and posting instructions and pictures so people can make their own. That's how pissed I am at these people.
<br />
 
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browser

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Respritech....<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php">http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php</a>

I believe this is the one currently recommended by Dr. Warwick, one of the top CF doctors.

But there is also one called the SmartVest...<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.electromed-usa.com/">http://www.electromed-usa.com/</a>
 
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browser

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Respritech....<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php">http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php</a>

I believe this is the one currently recommended by Dr. Warwick, one of the top CF doctors.

But there is also one called the SmartVest...<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.electromed-usa.com/">http://www.electromed-usa.com/</a>
 
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browser

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Respritech....<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php">http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php</a>

I believe this is the one currently recommended by Dr. Warwick, one of the top CF doctors.

But there is also one called the SmartVest...<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.electromed-usa.com/">http://www.electromed-usa.com/</a>
 
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browser

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Respritech....<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php">http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php</a>

I believe this is the one currently recommended by Dr. Warwick, one of the top CF doctors.

But there is also one called the SmartVest...<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.electromed-usa.com/">http://www.electromed-usa.com/</a>
 
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browser

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Respritech....<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php">http://www.respirtech.com/patients.php</a>

I believe this is the one currently recommended by Dr. Warwick, one of the top CF doctors.

But there is also one called the SmartVest...<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.electromed-usa.com/">http://www.electromed-usa.com/</a>
 
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paysmom

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You can also check into the percussor 5000. I dont have there web address but you can contact them at 1(800)345-9061. I think it costs about $2500 vs. the $15,000 that the vest costs.
 
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paysmom

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You can also check into the percussor 5000. I dont have there web address but you can contact them at 1(800)345-9061. I think it costs about $2500 vs. the $15,000 that the vest costs.
 
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paysmom

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You can also check into the percussor 5000. I dont have there web address but you can contact them at 1(800)345-9061. I think it costs about $2500 vs. the $15,000 that the vest costs.
 
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paysmom

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You can also check into the percussor 5000. I dont have there web address but you can contact them at 1(800)345-9061. I think it costs about $2500 vs. the $15,000 that the vest costs.
 
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paysmom

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You can also check into the percussor 5000. I dont have there web address but you can contact them at 1(800)345-9061. I think it costs about $2500 vs. the $15,000 that the vest costs.
 
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mabusincarnate

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Browser,
Thanks for those links. I'll call them tomorrow before I battle Hill Rom.

Paysmom,
I found the percussor 5000. Has your son used it? I know it's hard to get good info from a 6 year old but do you think it's as good as using the vest?

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
">http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
</a>
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Browser,
Thanks for those links. I'll call them tomorrow before I battle Hill Rom.

Paysmom,
I found the percussor 5000. Has your son used it? I know it's hard to get good info from a 6 year old but do you think it's as good as using the vest?

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
">http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
</a>
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Browser,
Thanks for those links. I'll call them tomorrow before I battle Hill Rom.

Paysmom,
I found the percussor 5000. Has your son used it? I know it's hard to get good info from a 6 year old but do you think it's as good as using the vest?

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
">http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
</a>
 
M

mabusincarnate

New member
Browser,
Thanks for those links. I'll call them tomorrow before I battle Hill Rom.

Paysmom,
I found the percussor 5000. Has your son used it? I know it's hard to get good info from a 6 year old but do you think it's as good as using the vest?

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
">http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
</a>
 
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mabusincarnate

New member
Browser,
<br />Thanks for those links. I'll call them tomorrow before I battle Hill Rom.
<br />
<br />Paysmom,
<br />I found the percussor 5000. Has your son used it? I know it's hard to get good info from a 6 year old but do you think it's as good as using the vest?
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
">http://www.medsystems.com/percussor_5000.html
</a><br />
 
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