Lawrence Higby facts for kids
Lawrence M. Higby is an American businessman who also worked in politics. He was an assistant to a very important person in the White House during the time Richard Nixon was President. Later, he became the main leader (called the CEO) of a company named Apria that provides medical equipment for people at home. Before 2005, Mr. Higby also led a group of people who supported the Republican Party through a special fundraising group.
Working in the White House
During the time of President Nixon, Lawrence Higby worked closely with the President's team. In 1971, he received a special note from another White House official, John Dean. This note mentioned a list of people that the President's team was keeping an eye on.
Mr. Higby's boss, H. R. Haldeman, was involved in a big political event known as the Watergate scandal. This event caused a lot of discussion and changes in American politics. Someone who shared information about Watergate once described Mr. Higby as a young person who simply followed instructions. Interestingly, in the Nixon White House, if someone was a very good and helpful assistant, they were sometimes called "a higby."
Leading in Healthcare
In 1997, Lawrence Higby became a top leader (the chief operating officer) at Apria Healthcare. This company is based in Lake Forest, California. Mr. Higby worked to make the company stronger by changing some of its business deals. He also helped Apria offer more than just home oxygen services and breathing medicines, which were often paid for by Medicare.
Apria Healthcare Group Inc. is a company that helps people get healthcare services right in their homes. They offer three main types of services:
- Respiratory Therapy: This helps people with breathing problems.
- Home Infusion Therapy: This involves giving medicines through an IV at home.
- Home medical equipment: This includes things like wheelchairs or special beds for home use.
