RF Health Acquires HeelP.O.D. Pressure Offloading Device, Expanding Leadership in Pressure Injury Prevention

Associated Press

25-03-2025

Recovery Force Health (RF Health), a provider of data-driven med-tech devices and healthcare solutions that revolutionize the process of early mobilization, blood clot (DVT) prevention, and pressure injury prevention, today announced the acquisition of HeelP.O.D. by NelDerm. This strategic product acquisition solidifies RF Health's commitment to providing innovative prevention solutions addressing the top two leading causes of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs).
Pressure injuries are one of the most prevalent and costly hospital-acquired conditions in the U.S. Sacral pressure injuries are the leading cause of hospital-acquired pressure injuries, with heel ulcers ranking as the second leading cause. Over 2.5 million patients in the U.S. suffer from pressure injuries annually, resulting in significant pain, increased infection risks, a higher workload for hospital staff, and increased healthcare costs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized this growing problem and introduced the 'Hospital Harm - Pressure Injury' electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) measure for the 2025 Inpatient Quality Reporting program. This measure will require hospitals to report new Stage 2 pressure injuries starting in 2028, making it voluntary in 2025, directly impacting reimbursement rates. With pressure injuries costing the U.S. healthcare system nearly an estimated $12 billion annually, hospitals urgently need effective offloading solutions to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
HeelP.O.D. is a unique pressure offloading device that ensures full heel access and visualization, allowing continuous use during wound debridement, dressing changes, and skin assessments. It effectively offloads or 'floats' the foot while streamlining application and removal, saving valuable time in patient care.
With the addition of HeelP.O.D. to the RF Health innovative Pressure Injury Prevention (PIP) portfolio, the company now offers a comprehensive approach to address the leading causes of hospital-acquired pressure injuries—sacral pressure injuries and heel ulcers. HeelP.O.D. complements RF Health's ELEVATE Patient Positioners, designed to effectively offload the sacrum. With a focus on proprietary immersion and envelopment technologies in both products, these devices contour to the body shape and remain securely in place, improving patient comfort and compliance.
'The addition of HeelP.O.D. reinforces our commitment to reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries,' said RF Health President and CEO Jason Bobay. 'We take pride in our execution of gaining adherence to critically important therapies. The HeelP.O.D. acquisition fits in perfectly with our strategy due to its simplicity for both the patient and the caregiver.'
'The synergies between HeelP.O.D. and the ELEVATE Patient Positioner will change the standard of care for pressure injury prevention,' said NelDerm Founder and CEO Kevin Nelson. 'I look forward to working with the RF Health team and contributing to the future success of the company.'
Visit RF Health at booth #1312 at AONL from March 30 to April 2 in Boston, MA, to learn more about the Movement and Compressions (MAC) System, ELEVATE Patient Positioners, and HeelP.O.D. products.
About RF Health
Recovery Force Health (RF Health) is the premier provider of data-driven med-tech devices and healthcare solutions that revolutionize the process of early mobilization, blood clot (DVT) prevention, pressure injury prevention, and post-operative care. Our mission is to help solve fundamental, day-to-day patient and healthcare team member challenges with evidence-based solutions.
RF Health is at the forefront of preventative healthcare, leveraging medical device technology to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce hospital-acquired conditions, including hospital-acquired immobility and hospital-acquired pressure injury. The company's data-driven prevention approach ensures that RF Health devices enhance patient outcomes and provide measurable benefits. RF Health customers include hospitals and healthcare teams focused on enhancing the quality of care and driving change. To learn more please visit www.rfhealth.com
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