Oxygen
The market for oxygen therapy has grown immensely
over the past decade, with nearly 1.5 million people relying on supplemental
oxygen to address their medical needs. While tank delivery of oxygen
remains a viable market for HME providers, patients want to continue carrying
out their daily routines and need a product that allows them to stay on
the go. That’s where portable oxygen concentrators, and the companies who
maintain the machines, step in.
In just the past few years, portable oxygen concentrators have begun to
reflect the rapidly changing technology becoming available to HME providers
and their patients. Rather than waiting for maintenance issues to occur on
their machines, providers increasingly have the ability to remotely monitor
oxygen output, battery life and more through online platforms. Now, companies
are expanding wireless connectivity to POCs in the hopes of making
24/7 monitoring possible for more patients.
At the same time, manufacturers are focused on making the machines
lighter and sleeker for patients who want POCs to blend in with the rest of
their belongings. The demand is high for machines that can provide the right
mix of portability, battery life and tank capacity to fit patient lifestyles. If an
HME provider can guarantee all three, they can see revenue growth in this
key area. Here is a sampling of the latest products and services to hit the
oxygen therapy market:
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Clinical Respiratory Patient Management and Custom Mobility
ACHC launches two new DMEPOS accreditation distinctions
National accreditor Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has
launched two accreditation distinctions for
DMEPOS organizations, offering comprehensive
solutions to increasing demands for
accountability and better patient care. The
distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient
Management puts emphasis on a collaborative,
teams-based approach that encompasses
assessment, treatment, documentation,
and education to enhance quality of
life and reduce hospital readmissions. The
distinction in Custom Mobility focuses on
responsive care and services that improve
activities of daily living and quality of life for
patients requiring mobility support.
GF Health Products
Finger Pulse Oximeter
Finger pulse oximeter emphasizes easy-use features
The John Bunn JB02020 Finger Pulse Oximeter from GF
Health Products Inc.
(Graham-Field) is a
lightweight, pocketsize
device designed
for home, clinical
and EMS settings. The
unit provides fast and
accurate oxygen saturation
(SpO2), pulse
rate, and perfusion index measurements via
a large LED digital display, and includes SpO2
and pulse rate alarms. Other usability features
include one-button operation, and automatic
power-off function to conserve batteries. In
terms of size, the device accommodates range
of finger sizes from pediatric to adult.
CAIRE Inc.
oneCAIRE Programs
Consulting services designed to support HMEs providing oxygen therapy
- Manufacturer provides retail partner program, non-delivery
program, O2 discharge program, and sponsored training to
help HME providers grow their businesses.
- Business solutions consulting paired with CAIRE’s thorough
knowledge of the oxygen market with products like FreeStyle
Comfort POC and proprietary oxygen technology.
ResMed
Mobi Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Concentrator's oxygen delivery matches inhalation rate to improve patient comfort
- 5.5 lb. concentrator, now widely available in U.S.,
designed for one-touch startup with display
screen providing notifications about oxygen
delivery and device functioning.
- Pulse-Wave technology matches oxygen delivery
to user’s inhalation rate for comfort.
GCE Healthcare
Zen-O Lite Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Online monitoring platform Clarity now available on POCs in U.S.
- Online monitoring platform Clarity Converged
Care and 4G connectivity now launched on all
POCs in the U.S.
- Home oxygen providers can monitor machine
24/7 from any online device and perform
predictive maintenance, viewing oxygen
purity, usage history and battery life.
OxyGo LLC
OxyGo NEXT
Providers can geo-locate concentrators, monitor patient use through online dashboard
- Bluetooth-enabled POC offers six flow settings
for patients through a mobile application.
- Providers can use an online dashboard to monitor
patient use, geo-locate machines and check
battery life, and known when to perform
preventative maintenance.
Philips
Simply Go Mini
Ultra-portable concentrator aims to deliver reliable performance on the go
- Smallest and lightest concentrator offered by
Philips features 5 pulse settings and fashionable
bag designs
- 5 lb. sleekly designed machine comes with
lightweight and compact battery and high
oxygen output for ultra-portable POC
Invacare Corporation
Platinum Mobile Oxygen Concentrator
POC offers 'remote freedom' for HME providers and patients
- Users can control flow settings via a connected
smartphone app from up to 25 feet away.
- Providers can view diagnostics remotely using
Piccolo Provider Portal.
- Designed for easy patient use with simple, sealed
interface, top-load batteries and dual intakes and
exhausts to maximize heat dissipation.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
iGo2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator
SmartDose technology on POC makes it easier for patients to trigger oxygen flow
- POC equipped with SmartDose auto-adjusting conserver
technology, giving it one of the most sensitive conserver
triggers in the market.
- Weighs less than 5 lbs. with protective overmold around
plastic shell to prevent damage.
- Battery and LCD screen controls located on top of the machine
to make it easily accessible.
Inogen
Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator
New POC innovates with high oxygen output per pound of weight
- 4.7-lb POC has 1,260 ml of oxygen production capacity and
is equipped with Inogen’s Intelligent Delivery Technology
with six different flow settings.
- Machine has one of the highest oxygen outputs per pound
of weight in the POC market.
- Battery life of up to 13 hours with optional double battery and
Bluetooth connection to company app.