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"Service that reaches into your home"

is the motto of Health-E-Quip, a customer-focused home medical equipment supplier based in Hutchinson, Kansas. Health-E-Quip's commitment to excellence means high ethical standards, quality products and services, and strong leadership in the home medical equipment industry.

Incorporated in 1983, Health-E-Quip originated in the respiratory therapy department of Hutchinson (Kansas) Hospital, responding to a demand for home respiratory services. The fledgling company grew rapidly and increased its inventory to include many high quality medical products and supplies from trusted manufacturers.

By 1989 the Hutchinson location hired six employees and opened stores in McPherson and Russell Kansas. Health-E-Quip received accreditation in 1989 from the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). The most recent accreditation dates are 2004-2007.

In 1993, Health-E-Quip expanded from a 400-foot office to a 2000-foot showroom and retail outlet in Hutchinson.

Chris Tretheway is the general manager. He brings 13 years of medical equipment sales and service experience and a background in organizational management and leadership to the Health-E-Quip team. Chris is a patient advocate. He remains on the forefront of legislative reform as the voice for patients and customers in need of medical equipment services.

"I believe we have the opportunity to increase the quality of life for someone else every day we come to work. Our patients and customers are very diverse, yet they share one thing in common; they depend on us for fast, easy, safe and dependable service. It is the service that sets us apart."
-Chris Tretheway, General Manager

Presently, 39 professional persons create the employee team at Health-E-Quip.

Registered Nurses - Evaluate each referral as to the appropriateness for the service the patient needs. Professional liaison with referral Physicians and Case Managers.
Registered Respiratory Therapists - Teach customers and their families the proper use of equipment. Make regular in-home equipment checks. Provide 24-hour emergency life-support service.
Hospital Liaison - Available to visit on site with patients and their families in the hospital. Works with physicians and clinical staff to ensure patient home medical equipment needs are met. The liaison will provide patient education, ensure all appropriate insurance paperwork is secured for billing purposes and smooth the patient's transition home.
Certified Assistive Technology Suppliers (ATS) - Evaluate and fit customers with appropriate mobility, seating, and positioning products as well as support surfaces.
Certified Equipment Technicians - Ensure all equipment is in top working order. Installation of specialized equipment and service of customer owned equipment.
Certified Delivery Technicians - Deliver and set up equipment in homes.
Certified Experienced Fitters - Assist customers with diabetic or therapeutic shoes and post mastectomy products.
Billing & Insurance Specialists - Remain current on Medicare regulations. Ensure customers entitled benefits regarding claims. Answer customer reimbursement questions.
Customer Service Representatives - Provide customer focused service.

The National Association of Medical Equipment named Health-E-Quip the 1993 National Home Medical Equipment Supplier of the Year from among 2000 companies. Home Care Magazine has featured Health-E-Quip numerous times. Health-E-Quip received the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Showcase award as a business which has made economic and community service contributions.