Rocky Hill, Conn., June 9, 2011] – ATG Rehab has acquired the mobility and complex rehab division of Rapid City, S.D.-based WestMed Rehab, which serves more than 800 clients per year through the region’s hospitals, rehab clinics and long term care facilities.

“WestMed Rehab’s founders — Tim Pederson, Deb Holso and John Nesland – had a vision to offer superior care by highly trained and credentialed assistive technology professionals in South Dakota’s Black Hills area,” said ATG Rehab CEO Paul Bergantino. “WestMed’s dedication to clients and their support of this region is in keeping with ATG’s operating philosophy within our 28 offices across 20 states.”

“WestMed Rehab and ATG Rehab’s priorities are very well aligned,” said Pederson, who now leads The National Orthotics & Prosthetics Network at The MED Group, a Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) company. “Under ATG’s leadership, Western South Dakota’s complex rehab and mobility customers will continue to be served by a company that adheres to high industry standards, advocates for its customers and gives back to its communities.”

ATG Rehab’s Rapid City office will be located at 1018 Jackson Blvd. Suite B, Rapid City, S.D., 57701. The office will be part of the Mountain Region for ATG Rehab under the leadership of Michele Longo, ME, ATP – ATG Regional President. Mobility and complex rehab clients will continue to receive support from Assistive Technology Professionals (ATP) Tony Holso and Joe Luciano and technician Kary Fahrner.

“We are thrilled to have the South Dakota team join ATG Rehab. It is a natural fit and we look forward to serving our new South Dakota clients” said ATG Rehab Mountain Region President Michele Longo.

About ATG Rehab
ATG Rehab is one of North America’s leading rehab equipment providers of wheelchairs and mobility equipment with U.S. locations coast to coast. Established in 1999, ATG Rehab is privately held with over 28 locations servicing 20 states and is accredited by the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation. ATG Rehab is known for customized customer care with a trained, knowledgeable staff that delivers localized focus and outstanding service.

The company’s mobility and seating solutions include power wheelchairs, manual and lightweight wheelchairs, adaptive seating, standing and positioning frames, specialty ambulatory and toileting aids, specialty bathing aides, rental equipment and portable ramps.

ATG Rehab has contracts with over 100 local and national health insurance companies including the largest managed care providers. The company is also a principal participant in a nationwide provider network to ensure access to payers. ATG Rehab and its national network go the extra mile to provide case management, continuing education on seating and mobility, a custom fabrication shop, certified repair technicians, a dedicated network of healthcare providers and reimbursement support and expertise.

About WestMed Rehab
WestMed Rehab is a locally owned and operated comprehensive home medical equipment provider based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The company began by providing Complex Rehab Mobility and Seating in 1998. In 2000 the company added Home Respiratory Care, and Prosthetics and Orthotics were added in 2001. WestMed Rehab will continue to provide Home Respiratory Care, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Home Medical Equipment at its location at 318 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57701.

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