Archive: January 2025
ResMed moves to address ‘educational gap’ on PAP devices, GLP-1s
January 31, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SAN DIEGO – In the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Zepbound to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, ResMed is ramping up its education to high-volume prescribers of GLP-1 drugs to reiterate that PAP therapy remains the gold standard.
The FDA announced in late December that it had approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound (tirzepatide) for the treatment of moderate to severe OSA in adults with obesity. It’s approved for use in combination...
The year ahead in hiring: ‘It takes three to six months to find a qualified person’
January 31, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – A resounding majority of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say they expect to hire in 2025, a potential sign their companies are growing, but they also say they have their work cut out for them.
Nearly 90% of respondents say they plan to hire this year and, of those, 96% say they expect to face challenges, like “no shows” for interviews.
“Like many businesses in our area, our experience is that only about 30% of applicants respond to...
Cardinal Health teases upside from ADSG acquisition
January 31, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
DUBLIN, Ohio – Cardinal Health’s acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply Group hasn’t closed yet, but company officials said on a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results that they’re “looking forward to talking about the profit contributions from that business in future quarters.”
Cardinal Health announced in November that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ADSG, which serves about 500,000 patients annually with a...
Stakeholders work on new home infusion bill
January 31, 2025Theresa Flaherty
WASHINGTON – Stakeholders, with feedback in hand from the Congressional Budget Office, are working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to modify previous bills to improve Medicare’s home infusion benefit.
Among the potential changes in play: Folding in payment for supplies with the services payment, says Connie Sullivan, president of the National Home Infusion Association.
“That eliminates an extra payment, but it also structures the benefit more comparably...
In brief: Quipt ‘evaluates’ opposition, Henry Schein gets funding, Estrella steps up
January 31, 2025HME News Staff
CINCINNATI — Quipt Home Medical has acknowledged receiving notice from Philotimo Fund, an entity affiliated with Kanen Wealth Management and David L. Kanen, of its intent to solicit proxies in support of four director candidates in opposition to the company’s candidates.
The company says its board and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the board will thoroughly review and evaluate KWM’s notice and any additional requests for compliance with its established...
Quipt ‘evaluating’ opposition to board candidates
January 31, 2025HME News Staff
CINCINNATI — Quipt Home Medical has acknowledged receiving notice from Philotimo Fund, an entity affiliated with Kanen Wealth Management and David L. Kanen, of its intent to solicit proxies in support of four director candidates in opposition to the company’s four candidates.
The company says its board and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the board will thoroughly review and evaluate KWM’s notice and any additional requests for compliance with its established...
ResMed: ‘(We’re) well-positioned to capitalize on once-in-a-generation opportunities’
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – ResMed reported second quarter 2025 revenue increased to $1.3 billion, a 10% increase on a constant currency basis year over year.
The company reported revenue in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, excluding Residential Care Software, grew by 12%.
Other financial results for the quarter:
Gross margin improved 300 bps to 58.6%; non-GAAP gross margin improved 230 bps to 59.2%
Income from operations increased 52%; non-GAAP income...
Cardinal Health CEO: ‘We delivered’
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
DUBLIN, Ohio – Cardinal Health has reported second quarter revenue for its “other” businesses, which includes at-Home Solutions, increased 13% to $1.3 billion.
The company reported profit for these businesses increased 11% to $118 million, driven by the performance of OptiFreight Logistics and Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions.
“We delivered strong second quarter financial results while taking significant strategic and operational actions to position...
Lauryn Estrella takes reins at HOMES
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
WOBURN, Mass. – Lauryn Estrella, who began her career as an administrative assistant working alongside her mother, Karyn Estrella, has been named executive director of HOMES.
Estrella has been serving as director of membership outreach for HOMES since January 2024. In that role, she focused on member communication, reorganizing the association’s advocacy efforts through committees and state workgroups, and building stronger connections with Medicaid programs and managed care...
Study: Women aren’t getting ‘quality’ sleep
January 30, 2025HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The results of a new survey of more than 1,000 adult women from Aeroflow Sleep suggests the majority of women are not receiving quality sleep, nor are their doctors providing the care and resources to assist them.
Research shows that women need more sleep than men due to hormonal fluctuations at different stages of life. They’re also more prone to conditions such as anxiety and depression – all of which are only exacerbated by sleep issues.
“These...