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Posted on 23 Oct 2023

Recognizing its focus on pre-procedural exposure related anxiety and “for raising the standard of care for patients”, MedTech Outlook Magazine has named COVR Medical a 2023 Top Surgical Devices Company. This is the company’s 2nd MedTech award, having been named a top-10 surgical solutions company in 2020. The article cites recent findings published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and describes the garment designs as “one-of-a-kind” offering both patient privacy and procedural access. https://www.medicaltechoutlook.com/covr-medical

 

Posted on 15 Aug 2023

Effective Jan. 2, 2023, Laura Snow has been appointed to the position of US National Sales Manager for COVR Medical, LLC. Laura is an award-winning Orthopaedic and Trauma Sales Management executive having served with Baxter Healthcare, DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson) and Zimmer Biomet, over her...

Posted on 23 Jan 2023

Following the JBJS publishing of a randomized clinical trial on COVR Medical garments (JBJS: Exposure-Related Anxiety and Improving Patient Satisfaction with Medical Undergarments During Surgery), the results were published in a prominent orthopedic magazine called Orthopedics Today (see link to the article below).

According to the article “Medical Undergarments During Surgery May Increase Patient Satisfaction“:  

  • 22% of patients reported experiencing stress or anxiety related to body exposure.
  • 54% of patients agreed or strongly agreed that protecting personal modesty is important when undergoing a procedure.
  • Patients in the (COVR) undergarment group agreed or strongly agreed that the hospital-provided garments would influence their choice of hospital three times as often as the standard-of-care group.

The researchers concluded that “using medical undergarments for orthopedic procedures will increase patient satisfaction with potential subsequent impact on reimbursement and choice of hospital setting.” 

The magazine later published the findings of the study as one of the top stories of 2022 as seen here: Revisit a Year in Orthopedics: Research, News and Advancements in 2022

 

 

 

Posted on 26 Jul 2022

This month, a randomized clinical trial (RCT Level 1 Evidence) on COVR Medical garments has been published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) – the premier scientific journal for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeons. 

According to the study:

  • Exposure-related anxiety is a real phenomenon experienced by a substantial percentage of patients.
  • Patients wearing COVR Medical garments believe their expectations are being met and provide a significantly higher satisfaction score.
  • COVR garments were 3 times more likely than hospital gowns to influence a patient’s choice of hospital and decision to recommend the hospital to family and friends.

We believe this RCT validates our value proposition and demonstrates a measurable financial return on investment for hospitals using COVR garments.

JBJS: Exposure-Related Anxiety and Improving Patient Satisfaction with Medical Undergarments During Surgery

A Randomized Controlled Trial by Marc C. Jacofsky, PhD

Journal: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
Section: Scientific Articles
Published: August 3, 2022; 104 (15): 1380
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.22.00126
The article was first published on June 20, 2022.

 

Posted on 23 Sep 2021

Working in conjunction with Marathon Medical, COVR Medical garments have been included on the FSS (Federal Supply Schedule) and DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) contracts.  Marathon Medical is a Service-disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business that provides distribution services to government-run healthcare facilities.  Inclusion on these contracts...

Posted on 21 May 2021

Andrea Kilen, MHA Andrea is currently the Administrator for The Office of Patient Experience at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Prior to her current role, she was an Operations Manager in Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic for more than 7 years.  She has her Master of...

Posted on 07 Jul 2020

MedTech Outlook Magazine, a peer-vetted, authoritative journal on trends, challenges and solutions in the medical technology industry, has recognized COVR Medical with a 2020 Top Ten Surgical Solutions Provider Award.

“The innovative thought and high standards with which these products were developed are indicative of the experts behind the company”, said the article dedication entitled “Armoring Patient Dignity and Modesty”.


Posted on 24 Sep 2019

Dr. Tom Shives and Tracey McCray, the hosts of Mayo Clinic Radio featured an entire segment of their program on COVR Medical garments, including an on-air conversation with Dr. Bruce Levy, CEO of COVR Medical.

In the program, the genesis of the company is discussed and Tracey describes patients’ appreciation for the garments and further states that COVR “helps people feel a lot more comfortable when they are undergoing surgery”

Posted on 24 Sep 2019

Cindy Scharz of iHeart Media interviewed COVR Medical CEO, Dr. Bruce Levy for Planet Vera  Radio – a show dedicated to “educating patients for better care.” Cindy says “I am astounded the nakedness allowed, required, submitted to, and expected in the medical community, and seemingly without any reasoning and/or justification” as Dr. Levy informs her as to the clinical reasons why patients must undress and, subsequently, how COVR Medical garments meets the clinical needs of medical professionals while also meeting the of privacy needs of the patient.

Posted on 28 Jul 2019

Dan Barreiro, host of the Bumper to Bumper show on KFAN Radio – the Minnesota sports talk show leader – FM 100.3 – iHeartRadio, interviewed Dr. Bruce Levy, Founder of COVR Medical at their live Rochesterfest location.

Dan refers to COVR Medical garments as “revolutionary, so simple, feels so comfortable … and helps people feel less stressed. In the interview he asks Dr. Levy why it took the medical community so long to address this need.

To hear the interview, click below move to 1:11:10 on the recording.

Posted on 29 Mar 2019

Destination Medical Center (DMC), a 20-year, $5.6 billion economic development initiative to make Rochester a global destination for health and wellness has featured COVR Medical in the Entrepreneurial Spotlight section of their newsletter. The article describes COVR as “facilitating patient dignity one surgery at a time” and Dr. Levy describes the company’s appreciation for the entrepreneurial support provided by the Rochester community.


Posted on 18 Mar 2019

Mayo Clinic features COVR Medical “In the Loop” (news) section of their mayoclinic.org website. The article recounts the genesis of COVR Medical garments and describes Mayo’s experience with the product and the value that it provides to patients. “Mayo Clinic began using COVR garments in 2017”.

Posted on 09 Mar 2019

Authority healthcare innovation writer, Christina D. Warner, features COVR Medical garments in the magazine’s segment on “Big Ideas That Might Change The World In The Next Few Years”. The article describes how
Healthcare is just starting to understand the anxiety felt by patients who fear exposure during a medical or surgical procedure.

Posted on 15 Feb 2019

COVR Medical was featured in an NBC News medical report by Beret Leone of KTTC-TV and broadcast on many other NBC affiliates). The patient-centered report features an interview with Dr. Bruce Levy, CEO of COVR.

Posted on 06 Feb 2019

COVR Medical is being featured in EVERYDAY HEALTH – one of the largest consumer health websites with 44 million monthly users, a registered community of 70 million, and a social media audience of 5.9 million. EVERYDAY HEALTH is committed to providing trusted, evidence-based health and medical information from the nation’s leading healthcare providers and patient advocates at the center of clinical care.