COVID-19 has strained America’s oxygen infrastructure like nothing before. What factors are impacting supply and demand, and how are stakeholders responding? What other factors are impacting the oxygen market at the same time?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 12, 2021
Business Solutions
It’s time again for our annual Big 10 list of trends affecting HME now and in the months to come, but this year is different due to the far-reaching COVID-19 public health emergency. See what will impact the industry as we roll into 2021.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2021
AAHomecare's Ryan reflects on four-year advocacy effort to change the budget-neutrality cuts that hurt providers and users of oxygen equipment and services in rural areas.
Podcast
Providers have until Dec. 20 to gain co-sponsors for industry legislation that could get attached to a year-end spending bill. What do they need to do?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 12, 2019
A pending government funding bill offers opportunity to include language from four pieces of industry legislation. AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan says a provider push for co-sponsors before Dec. 20 is “critical.”
- By David Kopf
- Dec 05, 2019
Products & Technology
Now in the sixth year of hosting the annual HMEB New Products Award competition, our panel of provider judges has landed on some HME products and services that truly deserve some time in the spotlight.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2019
The demand is high for machines that can provide the right mix of portability, battery life and tank capacity to fit patient lifestyles.
- By Haley Samsel
- Dec 01, 2019
New upgrades to the AirView for Respiratory system include a “management by exception” function and more granular clinical data.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 21, 2019
Dental equipment manufacturing executive Robert Size will take helm of multi-line HME maker as Bob Gilligan steps down from his CEO role.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 21, 2019
The site collects information about treatment options and research on COPD, one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 21, 2019
The SMART Act’s number of co-sponsors has grown to 15 since it was introduced in late October; association urges providers to drive more backers ahead of Congressional recess.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 14, 2019
The newly introduced SMART Act would keep ventilators out of bidding for five years, create an expert panel to advise HHS on ventilator coverage policies.
- By Haley Samsel
- Nov 04, 2019
The oxygen therapy manufacturer wants to expand its advocacy efforts on behalf of the HME industry.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 31, 2019
Podcast
After CMS Administrator’s response to a Congressional sign-on letter failed to address various industry concerns, the industry and Congressional champions forge a legislative response.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 29, 2019
New booths, new exhibitors, returning brands and increased foot traffic help increase the energy on the exhibit hall floor.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 24, 2019
Agency fails to address the core issue of the service levels required by these devices and the vulnerable patients using them. The stage is set of a legislative response.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 24, 2019
The company is adding 4G connectivity and its Clarity Connected Care software to Zen-O lite devices in the U.S. market.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 18, 2019
As a veteran mobility provider, Maxine Paul, ATP, brings a unique blend of skills, expertise and experience to professional services company serving the CRT and HME markets.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 17, 2019
The funding comes as Convexity prepares to launch an updated version of the portable nebulizer at Medtrade.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 16, 2019
Fourteen winners won across categories ranging from Business Services to Women's Health in the sixth year of the competition. See which products and services won!
- By Susan May
- Oct 03, 2019