Tag: supply chain constraints
Inogen makes progress on supply chain, backlog
August 5, 2022Liz Beaulieu, Editor
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen’s CEO is “cautiously optimistic” that the company has made enough progress mitigating supply chain challenges that it can project revenue growth of 4% to 7% in the third quarter this year compared to the same period last year.
The company now projects revenues of about $97 million to $100 million in Q3.
“While we have not mitigated all the supply risks, we feel we are making adequate progress to secure most of the needed parts...
AAH launches survey on access to incontinence supplies
March 15, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has launched an online survey to assess the impact of supply chain constraints and the increased costs of products, deliveries and personnel on HME companies that provide incontinence supplies. The association plans to use results from the survey in aggregate form to educate payers on the need for sustainable reimbursement. The survey is open to all companies that provide incontinence supplies, including diapers, pads and briefs. It closes March 18.
Supply chain constraints: ‘It’s going to get worse,' says Graham-Field CEO
January 7, 2022Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ATLANTA – Even though it manufactures most of its products in the U.S., GF Health Products still imports certain components, not to mention about 1,000 containers of products a year, meaning it, too, has felt the sting of supply chain constraints, says Ken Spett.
“Our logistics people – we never paid too much attention to them,” said Spett, president and CEO. “Now we’re in meetings with the logistics people every day.”
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In brief: HIDA research, catheter white paper, Quipt acquisition
January 7, 2022HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Medical supplies are being delayed 37 days due to ongoing supply chain problems, according to research by the Health Industry Distributors Association.
These delays are impacting 8,000-12,000 containers of supplies throughout the U.S. transportation system, the association says.
“HIDA recommends a fast-pass system to prioritize essential medical supplies through ports, onto rail and truck for expedited delivery to the front lines of health care,”...
Providers scramble with significant backlogs
December 17, 2021Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – With delays on equipment orders stretching past 60 days or more, respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say they must stay nimble to manage their businesses – and their patients.
Thirty percent of respondents report backlogs of 90 days or more and another 19% report backlogs of 60 days or more.
“We are finding delays with all the product categories except supplies, but respiratory has the most impact on our referrals and customers,” wrote...
HIDA calls for further transportation action
November 10, 2021HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Health Industry Distributors Association has called for further action to avoid delays in delivering medical supplies to health care providers.
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, HIDA first thanked the administration for its recent work to expand the business hours of ports.
“Unprecedented transportation delays have hindered reliable and timely movement of medical products,” said Linda Rouse O’Neill, HIDA vice president...
Inogen reports growth, but it’s unable to fulfill some orders
November 5, 2021HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen reported $93.1 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2021, up 25.3% from the same period last year.
By business segment, it reported $36.3 million in revenue for domestic direct-to-consumer sales, up 24.6%; and $12.1 million for rentals, up 61.3%.
“I continue to be pleased with the sustained demand we are seeing for our market-leading portable oxygen concentrators, in spite of the challenging supply chain environment,” said Nabil...
Linda Rouse O’Neill on supply chain constraints: We need to expedite health care products
October 15, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Supply chain constraints have made transportation a health care issue, says Linda Rouse O’Neill of the Health Industry Distributors Association.
In September, when O’Neill was a guest on the HME News in 10 podcast, she said about 70 cargo ships were waiting off the coast of California, a 30% increase compared to last year.
“When you think about COVID and (the bottlenecks at) our West Coast ports...
Distribution: Practice proactive, not reactive, purchasing
October 13, 2021Colton Mason
Q. Where did all the crutches go?
A. According to a recent poll conducted by HME News, providers say they’re increasing on-hand inventory levels to try and combat supply chain disruptions. So, when an item like adult crutches goes on backorder with a big-name brand, providers start ordering up and clearing out the warehouses of other manufacturers for fear that they may not be able to procure that item in the short-term, in many cases, doubling the amount of inventory they are carrying on...
Invacare implements new surcharges
August 31, 2021HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare informed its provider customers in a letter last week that it will be implementing surcharges on a select group of products effective Aug. 30 to help defray increasing freight rates.
On Oct. 11, the company will also be implementing a 10% price increase on select bed and manual wheelchair spare parts.
“Like all manufacturers around the globe, we have experienced numerous challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,” wrote Joost Beltman,...