Oxygen


3B Medical Enters Oxygen Space

Sleep equipment maker makes first foray into oxygen equipment market with launch of stationary concentrator.

FDA Clears Philips Respironics’ Care Orchestrator

Cloud-based, clinical management software application for patients with sleep and respiratory conditions gets 510(k) clearance.

Editor's Note

More of a Bad Thing

The President's proposed 2017 budget doubles down on the wrong ideas.

Respiratory Therapy Survey

2016 Respiratory Survey

Preparing for National Expansion

Our seventh annual respiratory therapy survey covers various care topics, and the industry trends -- such as national expansion of bidding -- impacting that care.

Oxygen Care

2016 Respiratory Market Outlook

Oxygen Care's Next Steps

Diabetes and sleep apnea care have demonstrated the power of tracking data patient compliance and care. Can oxygen therapy benefit from this approach?

ResMed to Buy Brightree for $800 Million

Deal will see ResMed expand its connected care capabilities; Brightree will continue operating as independent company with CEO Cormack at helm.

Proposed Federal Budget Impacts HME

President’s 2017 request includes broadening of competitive bidding, repeal of oxygen rental cap, other provisions.

ResMed Completes Inova Labs Purchase

Acquisition expands company’s line to include devices for treating COPD.



Seventh Annual RT Survey Starts

HME Business’s annual survey of respiratory professions now live; providers urged to participate.

O2 Concepts Names New CFO

Cory Smith brings finance and IT leadership background to POC maker.

ResMed Acquires Inova Labs

Purchase will expand ResMed’s line to include mobile and stationary treatment options for the COPD patient population.

HME Business Award Winners

HME Business Award Winners

The Envelope, Please

Last year HME Business launched its New Product of the Year Award program. Now in our second year, we’ve enjoyed even better response. This year’s winners included compelling entries in categories such as mobility, respiratory, retail sales, auto access, home access, diabetic supplies, and business services. Learn more about the products and services that struck a chord with our judges.

ResMed Picks Up Denmark’s Maribo Medico

Acquisition of Danish sleep and respiratory care provider capitalizes on 15-year distribution relationship.

Philips Unveils Site Timed for World COPD Day

As Nov. 18 event approaches, new Philips Respironics site offers various resources for COPD patients and caregivers.

CareFusion, ResMed Forge Distribution Deal

Deal gives ResMed exclusive distribution of CareFusion’s AirLife oxygen therapy products.

HME Business Announces 2015 New Product Award Winners

Diverse range of offerings covers range of products and services including respiratory, mobility, retail, access and others.

Respiratory providers

2016 Respiratory Market Outlook

Moving on, Moving up

Respiratory providers continue to traverse many challenges. But the aging population promises growth while new rules, audits, cuts and competitive bidding push providers to operate efficiently.

Some States See Post-Pay Audits on Parenteral Nutrition, Ventilators

With high denial rates in Jurisdiction A, it is likely the audits will expand.

Portable Oxygen Marketplace

Portable Oxygen Solutions

As portability demonstrates both a business and a therapeutic upside, the range of product options is getting broader -- and more interesting.

Oxygen Market Survey

2015 Oxygen Market Survey

Oxygen Enjoys a Spike in Business Growth

In our eighth annual oxygen survey, respondents report a 12% increase in those enjoying business growth over the last 12 months.

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