NU Online News Service, Sept. 16, 1:51 a.m.EDT

PMSI, a workers' compensation market products and servicesprovider, announced today it will provide a repair service forwheelchairs and scooters provided to injured workers.

The Tampa, Fla.-based concern said it also will provide aservice to perform home modifications.

U.S. demand for personal mobility devices, PMSI said, isprojected to grow 5 percent annually through 2010, and the firmforecasted this will drive an increased need for repairs.

PMSI said its repair network will provide "prompt, convenientrepair services" for wheelchairs and scooters, to continue qualitycare for injured workers after delivery of equipment.

It said it is providing a nationwide network of nearly 1,000certified technicians qualified under strict quality assuranceguidelines. PMSI said it will perform maintenance, repair andreplacement services for equipment purchased from PMSI or anotherprovider.

The firm noted that PMSI's client care coordinators provideround-the-clock customer support, 365 days a year.

Paul DiFrancesco, PMSI Medical Services and Equipment divisionpresident, said, "We understand the challenges associated withobtaining efficient, cost-effective equipment repairs while meetingwarranty and regulatory compliance. Our repair service is designedto deliver our customers both ease of use and peace of mind."

PMSI said it has expanded its program, offering a nationwidenetwork of credentialed and bonded and licensed contractors tomodify homes for workers left with disabilities.

In its new offering, PMSI will manage the project from thestart--providing services integrated with hospital dischargeplanning with early referral, to finish--providing standardizedinspections at project completion by a third-party independent homeinspector.

"Innovation in these service lines is part of PMSI's strategy todifferentiate itself in the ancillary services market," remarkedJay Krueger, PMSI's chief strategy officer. "By focusing onquality, cost and convenience, we will simplify the management ofthese traditionally challenging areas in workers'compensation."

More information is available online at www.pmsionline.com.