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Associations Call for Expanded Infusion Regulation

The NHIA and several other organizations urged the FDA and state regulatory agencies to investigate and regulate direct access infusion businesses to protect supplies and patients. 01/20/2022
Medtrade West Early Rates Ending Jan. 28

Early rates offer a discount on registration for both expo and educational conference passes for the April 4-6 HME industry event in Phoenix, Ariz. 01/20/2022
FACHS Postpones Legislative Conference

The Florida association has moved the event to Feb. 16-17 and added a reception with dinner and drinks to the first day. 01/20/2022

MSC Biomedical Services Acquires Repair Authority

The combined entity will serve HME providers in all 50 states and will hold more than 70 percent of the U.S. market for oxygen concentrator repairs. 01/13/2022
Rehab Medical Enters Chicago’s Complex Rehab Market

National provider of CRT products and services opens new office in Elmhurst, marking its first location in Illinois. 01/13/2022
Essentially Women Moves Focus Conference to May

The women’s HME-focused event will move from Feb. 5-7 to May 1-3 due to caution over the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. 01/13/2022
Media Campaign Emphasizes HME’s Value

Working with Keybridge Communications, AAHomecare undertook a 9-month media drive that secured nearly 100 print, online and TV placements calling for market-based reimbursement. 01/13/2022
Owens & Minor to Acquire Apria for $1.6 billion

The global healthcare logistics company has entered a definitive agreement to purchase the national HME provider for $37.50 in cash per share of common stock. 01/13/2022

Podcast

Prepping for CMS’s Audit Ramp-up

Providers will see an increase in claims audits from Medicare and other funding sources in 2022. Audit expert Wayne van Halem offers insights into what they can expect. 01/19/2022
Podcast

A New Approach to Mask Fitting

There are several patient factors that mask fitting traditionally hasn’t accommodated, but probably should. A new technology tool is trying to change that. 01/10/2022
Product Spotlight

CathWear: Rethinking Leg Bag Management

Aiming to solve burdens felt by catheter patients, a new undergarment offers a unique solution for wearing and managing leg bags that emphasizes ease and quality of life. 01/06/2022
Products & Technology

Unstoppable Innovation

COVID-19 might have dominated the headlines, but the HME industry’s software companies have continued to push the envelope when it comes to developing new capabilities. Here’s a round-up of recent innovations to hit the market. 12/01/2021
Top Honors

This year’s edition of the HMEB New Products of the Year Award saw 15 winners across a variety of categories. We take closer look at what makes the 2021 award winners so special. 12/01/2021