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HME's Spring Fling

It's time for Medtrade's annual spring fling. Once again, Medtrade's Las Vegas sister show has arrived, and this year's attendees will be treated to an expo showcasing a bumper crop of new HME offerings. HMEB takes a look at some of the highlights.

Industry Advocates to Brief Congressional Staff

AAHomecare, American Thoracic Society will meet with legislative staff on how competitive bidding has impacted patient access to needed equipment.

Product Solutions

Portable Oxygen Concentrators

POCs have become far more reliable, economic, small, and lightweight. We round up some key portable oxygen offerings on the market.

ResMed

ResMed to Unveil First Branded POC

The Mobi portable oxygen concentrator aims to balance oxygen deliver, weight and battery life.

Problem Solvers

Oxygen Audits in the New Year

What can respiratory providers expect from a new audit program during 2018, as well as respiratory audits carrying over from last year?

Industry Bills End Year on Firm Footing

Rural relief bill H.R. 4229 notches 98 co-sponsors as Congress heads home, and H.R. 3730, the CRT accessories bill, closes 2018 with 77 signatures.

Karen Drexler Elected to ResMed’s Board of Directors

Drexler brings experience serving with companies in the digital health, medical device and diagnostic markets.

50 Cystic Fibrosis Patients to Receive Free AffloVests

High frequency chest wall oscillation devices will be distributed this month to help aid airway clearance.



Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Names Bob Gilligan as CEO

Thirty-year manufacturing veteran takes Chief Executive spot, Diamond assumes the role of Vice Chairman.

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Products & Technology

HMEB New Product Award 2017: Simply the Best

The winners of the 2017 HME Business New Product of the Year Awards embody the qualities that truly can make a difference in patients' lives and providers’ businesses. Here's your chance to learn more about them.

CAIRE Taps Altra Service Professionals as Authorized Service Center

Relationship aims to cut provider costs, covers stationary and portable devices in New Jersey and New England.

New Product of the Year Entry Deadline Extended

HMEB will keep entry period for its annual New Product of the Year competition open until Sept. 15.

Providers Rush to Aid Hurricane Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, HME businesses assist patients as they are evacuated from flooded, damaged areas.

Ford Set to Exhibit at Medtrade

Ford Motor Co. will showcase how its Transit and Transit Connect vans can meet the industry’s demands.

Philips Cuts Ribbon on Pittsburgh ‘Innovation Center’

New office location expands company’s dual commitment to Western Pennsylvania and collaborating with universities and other healthcare innovators.

Drum Line Heralds New Day for Invacare

DME manufacturer enters August no longer under the injunction of its FDA consent decree, ending nearly five years of heavily restricted production and sales.

CareCredit, OxyGo Strike Financing Partnership

Entry into HME market by established healthcare credit card company should expand oxygen patients’ equipment, therapy options.

Study: Most COPD Patients Not Receiving PAP Therapy Despite Benefits

Modern PAP therapy has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, yet most COPD patients go without.

HME Business New Product of the Year Award

HME Business Award Winners

Gold Medal Performers

The third annual HMEB New Product Awards program enjoyed even larger turnout this year. After careful consideration from our HME provider judges, we have announced 15 winning products across multiple categories. Learn the backstory of our winning offerings, and how these products can benefit providers and patients alike.

Philips Unveils Online Hub for COPD Care

COPD insider online community will feature insights on care from healthcare providers across the care continuum.

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