Saturday, December 09, 2006

Oklahoma City Woman Receives Gift of Mobility from The SCOOTER ...



KTEN, TX - Dec 1, 2006... devices. The Scooter Store, which has 126 locations in 47 states, says the changes cut reimbursement rates by about one-third. Founder ...

Oklahoma City Woman Receives Gift of Mobility from The SCOOTER ...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 17, 200617 /US Newswire/ -- As part of its Gift of Mobility program, The SCOOTER Store presented an Aspire power wheelchair to Elsie Richardson, 77, of Oklahoma City ...

Scooter Store Announces Major Layoffs
WOAI, TX - Dec 1, 2006On Friday the New Branfels based Scooter Store said 140 local employees, along with 60 field officers around the country are expecting to lose their job. ...

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The Scooter Store Earns ACHC Re-Accreditation; Cited for ...



U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 16, 200616 /US Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store, as a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, has been awarded re-accreditation by the Accreditation ...

Medicare reimbursement cuts lead Scooter Store to trim 200 jobs
Bizjournals.com, NC - Dec 1, 2006The Scooter Store said Friday that it is being forced to reduce 200 positions from the company's payroll. Founder and CEO Doug Harrison ...

Secci n internacional
Bolsamania.com, Spain - Dec 1, 2006... (PRN) - Statement by Doug Harrison, Founder and CEO of The SCOOTER Store: The SCOOTER Store Reduces Workforce by 200; Result of Medicare Reimbursement Cuts ... ...

Scooter Store Grants East Bernard, Texas, Man the Gift of Mobility
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Dec 5, 2006... Recently released from the hospital to continue his recovery at home, the SCOOTER Store in partnership with the National Chronic Pain Society will be donating ...

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From whirlwind to tailspin



San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Nov 19, 2006... and gasoline. About three months ago, he called it quits, taking a full-time job at The Scooter Store in Clairemont. Although he ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Dec 1, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The Scooter Store said Friday it would cut 200 jobs after Medicare officials reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters. ...

The SCOOTER Store Cited for Outstanding Service and Patient Care
PR Web (press release), WA - Nov 21, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (PRWEB) November 21, 2006 -- As a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, The SCOOTER Store, has been awarded re-accreditation ...

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Friday, December 08, 2006

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard



Cerebral palsy patient John O'Brien sits in his wheelchair an average of 12 hours a day. Wednesday, he used it to steer through his front door, maneuver along the sidewalk and roll up a ramp into his sister's van.

Buzz on Business: Manufacturing sector shrinks
NEW YORK -- For the first time in almost four years, the nation's manufacturing sector has shrunk, and its fall is firing warning flares for the job market, economists said today.

Power Wheelchair Gifted to East Bernard Man Recovering from Accident Just Prior to Retirement
EAST BERNARD, TX (PRWeb) December 8, 2006 -- A local man, Victor Tichacek, will receive a power wheelchair through The SCOOTER Store's Gift of Mobility program to help him recover from injuries suffered in a fiery truck crash one day before his retirement last year.

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Oklahoma City Woman Receives Gift of Mobility from The SCOOTER ...



U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 17, 200617 /US Newswire/ -- As part of its Gift of Mobility program, The SCOOTER Store presented an Aspire power wheelchair to Elsie Richardson, 77, of Oklahoma City ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
KTEN, TX - Dec 1, 2006... devices. The Scooter Store, which has 126 locations in 47 states, says the changes cut reimbursement rates by about one-third. Founder ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Dec 1, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The Scooter Store said Friday it would cut 200 jobs after Medicare officials reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters. ...

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Thursday, December 07, 2006

The SCOOTER Store Brings Gift of Mobility To Oklahoma City Woman



Oklahoma City, OK (PRWeb) November 22, 2006 -- As part of its Gift of Mobility program, The SCOOTER Store presented an Aspire power wheelchair to Elsie Richardson, 77, of Oklahoma City, who is suffering from a mobility-related disability.

Scooter Store to trim 200 jobs
The Scooter Store announced today that it is being forced to reduce 200 positions from the company's payroll.

Scooter store lays off 200
Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters cost 140 New Braunfels workers their jobs Friday morning. Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of the Scooter Store, said the company had no choice but to let 200 people go, 140 of them from the New Braunfels headquarters.

Buzz on Business: Manufacturing sector shrinks
NEW YORK -- For the first time in almost four years, the nation's manufacturing sector has shrunk, and its fall is firing warning flares for the job market, economists said today.

Ten Felonies Against Owners of Cabot Scooter Store
A Cabot couple accused of ripping off their customers, now face criminal charges. It's a FOX16 follow up.

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Selecting an Electric Scooter for You or a Loved One



(ARA) - Electric scooters (also known as PMVs or personal mobility vehicles) are an invaluable asset for those with limited mobility. Scooters can help you continue to enjoy getting out while making it easier to get around.

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Scooter Store today announced it would cut 200 jobs.

Medicare dropping power wheelchair coverage
They give thousands of disabled Americans the means to be mobile, but next week, power wheelchairs may be a luxury many can't afford. Upcoming Medicare cuts could end up costing them their independence.

Scooter store lays off 200
The Scooter Store on Friday laid off 200 employees nationwide, 140 of which were let go in New Braunfels. Company officials said deep cuts by Medicare in the amount of reimbursments paid for motorized wheelchairs forced the layoffs.

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Medicare dropping power wheelchair coverage



KVUE (subscription), TX - Nov 10, 2006... were billing Medicare for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of product that they never delivered," said Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of The Scooter Store ...

Statement by Doug Harrison, Founder and CEO of The SCOOTER Store ...
Yahoo! News (press release) - Dec 1, 20061 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of The SCOOTER Store, on The SCOOTER Store's workforce reduction: ...

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard
CBS 11, TX - Nov 15, 2006... Matt Welborn works at The Scooter Store on South Hulen in Fort Worth. "The customers are mainly over 70 or older," he said. "They don't have the income . ...

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Tuesday, December 05, 2006

The Scooter Store Earns ACHC Re-Accreditation; Cited for ...



KTEN, TX - Dec 1, 2006... devices. The Scooter Store, which has 126 locations in 47 states, says the changes cut reimbursement rates by about one-third. Founder ...

The Scooter Store Earns ACHC Re-Accreditation; Cited for ...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 16, 200616 /US Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store, as a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, has been awarded re-accreditation by the Accreditation ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Dec 1, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The Scooter Store said Friday it would cut 200 jobs after Medicare officials reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters. ...

From whirlwind to tailspin
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Nov 19, 2006... and gasoline. About three months ago, he called it quits, taking a full-time job at The Scooter Store in Clairemont. Although he ...

NEW: Scooter Store to lay off 200 employees
San Antonio Express, TX - Dec 1, 2006By Travis E. Poling. Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters are prompting 200 layoffs at New Braunfels-based Scooter Store. ...

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Buzz on Business: Manufacturing sector shrinks



NEW YORK -- For the first time in almost four years, the nation's manufacturing sector has shrunk, and its fall is firing warning flares for the job market, economists said today.

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Scooter Store today announced it would cut 200 jobs. Medicare officials have reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters...

Ten Felonies Against Owners of Cabot Scooter Store
A Cabot couple accused of ripping off their customers, now face criminal charges. It's a FOX16 follow up.

SPECIAL SECTIONS
On Friday the New Branfels based Scooter Store said 140 local employees, along with 60 field officers around the country are expecting to lose their job.

Scooter Store to trim 200 jobs
The Scooter Store announced today that it is being forced to reduce 200 positions from the company's payroll.

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The Scooter Store lays off 200 workers



DailyIndia.com, FL - Dec 1, 20061 (UPI) -- The Scooter Store, based in Texas, said Friday it was laying off 200 workers because Medicare cut its reimbursement for power wheelchairs and ...

NEW: Scooter Store to lay off 200 employees
San Antonio Express, TX - Dec 1, 2006By Travis E. Poling. Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters are prompting 200 layoffs at New Braunfels-based Scooter Store. ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Dec 1, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The Scooter Store said Friday it would cut 200 jobs after Medicare officials reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters. ...

Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs
KTEN, TX - Dec 1, 2006... devices. The Scooter Store, which has 126 locations in 47 states, says the changes cut reimbursement rates by about one-third. Founder ...

The Scooter Store Earns ACHC Re-Accreditation; Cited for ...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 16, 200616 /US Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store, as a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, has been awarded re-accreditation by the Accreditation ...

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Monday, December 04, 2006

Medicare dropping power wheelchair coverage



KVUE (subscription), TX - Nov 10, 2006... were billing Medicare for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of product that they never delivered," said Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of The Scooter Store ...

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard
CBS 11, TX - Nov 15, 2006... Matt Welborn works at The Scooter Store on South Hulen in Fort Worth. "The customers are mainly over 70 or older," he said. "They don't have the income . ...

Scooter Store to cut 140 New Braunfels jobs
San Antonio Express, TX - Dec 1, 2006Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters are prompting 200 layoffs for the New Braunfels-based Scooter Store, the company's founder said ...

The Scooter Store lays off 200 workers
DailyIndia.com, FL - Dec 1, 20061 (UPI) -- The Scooter Store, based in Texas, said Friday it was laying off 200 workers because Medicare cut its reimbursement for power wheelchairs and ...

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Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs



NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Scooter Store today announced it would cut 200 jobs. Medicare officials have reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters...

Medicare reimbursement cuts lead Scooter Store to trim 200 jobs
The Scooter Store said Friday that it is being forced to reduce 200 positions from the company's payroll.

NEW: Scooter Store to lay off 200 employees
Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters are prompting 200 layoffs at New Braunfels-based Scooter Store.

The SCOOTER Store Cited for Outstanding Service and Patient Care
Nation's Largest Power Mobility Provider Earns Re-accreditation Showing Continued Commitment to Excellence (PRWeb Nov 21, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/Q291cC1TdW1tLUxvdmUtSGFsZi1NYWduLVplcm8=

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Scooter Store to cut 200 jobs



NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas The Scooter Store today announced it would cut 200 jobs. Medicare officials have reduced reimbursements for power wheelchairs and scooters...

Scooter Store to cut 140 New Braunfels jobs
Sixty others elsewhere will be laid off in wake of Medicare changes.

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard
Cerebral palsy patient John O'Brien sits in his wheelchair an average of 12 hours a day. Wednesday, he used it to steer through his front door, maneuver along the sidewalk and roll up a ramp into his sister's van.

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Sunday, December 03, 2006

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard



Emediawire (press release), WA - Nov 21, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (PRWeb) November 21, 2006 -- As a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, The SCOOTER Store, has been awarded re-accreditation ...

Medicare Cuts Hitting North Texans Hard
CBS 11, TX - Nov 15, 2006... Matt Welborn works at The Scooter Store on South Hulen in Fort Worth. "The customers are mainly over 70 or older," he said. "They don't have the income . ...

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Bolsamania.com, Spain - Dec 1, 2006(PRN) - Statement by Doug Harrison, Founder and CEO of The SCOOTER Store: The SCOOTER Store Reduces Workforce by 200; Result of Medicare Reimbursement Cuts ... ...

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The SCOOTER Store Brings Gift of Mobility To Oklahoma City Woman



Oklahoma City, OK (PRWeb) November 22, 2006 -- As part of its Gift of Mobility program, The SCOOTER Store presented an Aspire power wheelchair to Elsie Richardson, 77, of Oklahoma City, who is suffering from a mobility-related disability.

Medicare dropping power wheelchair coverage
They give thousands of disabled Americans the means to be mobile, but next week, power wheelchairs may be a luxury many can't afford. Upcoming Medicare cuts could end up costing them their independence.

SPECIAL SECTIONS
On Friday the New Branfels based Scooter Store said 140 local employees, along with 60 field officers around the country are expecting to lose their job.

Scooter store lays off 200
Medicare reimbursement cuts for power wheelchairs and scooters cost 140 New Braunfels workers their jobs Friday morning. Doug Harrison, founder and CEO of the Scooter Store, said the company had no choice but to let 200 people go, 140 of them from the New Braunfels headquarters.

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Power Mobility Provider Cited for Outstanding Service and Patient ...



The Open Press (press release) - Nov 22, 2006NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (PRWeb) November 22, 2006 The SCOOTER Store, the nation s largest provider of scooters and power wheelchairs for people with limited ...

The Scooter Store Earns ACHC Re-Accreditation; Cited for ...
U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Nov 16, 200616 /US Newswire/ -- The SCOOTER Store, as a result of its outstanding procedures and patient care, has been awarded re-accreditation by the Accreditation ...

The SCOOTER Store Brings Gift of Mobility To Oklahoma City Woman
Emediawire (press release), WA - Nov 22, 2006Oklahoma City, OK (PRWeb) November 22, 2006 -- As part of its Gift of Mobility program, The SCOOTER Store presented an Aspire power wheelchair to Elsie ...

Scooter Store Announces Major Layoffs
WOAI, TX - Dec 1, 2006On Friday the New Branfels based Scooter Store said 140 local employees, along with 60 field officers around the country are expecting to lose their job. ...

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