Archive: May 2025
Quest Health Solutions readies to scale
May 30, 2025Theresa Flaherty
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Quest Health Solutions has grown its top-line revenue 25% in the year since it received an investment from Sumitomo Corp. and CEO Adam Nadler expects that growth to continue with a new financial commitment from the Tokyo-based investor and a new acquisition.
Sumitomo entered the U.S. health care market in mid-2024, when it invested in Vast Medical Holdings, the parent company of Quest, a provider of continuous glucose monitors and diabetes supplies, and its sister...
F&P sees mask biz settling after new product boost
May 30, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare saw revenue for its CPAP masks slow in the second half of its fiscal year 2025, after the launch of its Solo range resulted in “strong” revenue in the first half.
The company reported revenue for masks was up 9% in constant currency terms for the second half vs. 14% for the first half.
“So, in the first half, we had the Solo range hit the United States, so we think of it as a new product introduction boost,”...
‘Persistence counts’: Michael Hamilton reflects on 50 years of advocacy
May 30, 2025Theresa Flaherty
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - From the pre-Medicare days to the advent of artificial intelligence, Mike Hamilton has seen a lot of changes in his decades in the HME industry.
Along the way, he stepped in as president of his family company, Hamilton Oxygen Service, co-founded the Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association and still found time to make more than 50 visits to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry.
“I love it,” said Hamilton. “I grew up watching HME...
Right-to-repair: NCART, NEMEP rally troops in NY
May 30, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York is the latest state where right-to-repair bills have popped up, prompting NCART and NEMEP to host a recent webcast to raise awareness and advocate for changes and protections.
“We have both risks and potential opportunities,” said Wayne Grau, executive director of NCART. “We want to give you what the bills are for, what’s been happening, what we need to do about it and how you can get involved. If there’s anything I’ve learned...
In brief: Possible Medicare cut, Walmart MA initiative, BraunAbility testimony
May 30, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Legislation passed May 22 by the House of Representatives contains provisions that could impact home medical equipment, including a possible 4% cut in Medicare reimbursement, says AAHomecare.
The association’s analysis of the 1,116-page bill – H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – includes:
Medicare
The cut to Medicare reimbursement rates across the full spectrum of health care providers is automatically triggered by...
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May 29, 2025Strategic Office Support
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Legislative package includes impacts to HME
May 29, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Legislation passed May 22 by the House of Representatives contains provisions that could impact home medical equipment, including a possible 4% cut in Medicare reimbursement, says AAHomecare.
The association’s analysis of the 1,116-page bill – H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – includes:
Medicare
The cut to Medicare reimbursement rates across the full spectrum of health care providers is automatically triggered by...
Walmart launches Medicare Advantage initiative
May 29, 2025HME News Staff
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is now allowing Medicare Advantage members to add their benefit cards to their online Walmart account to help them maximize their supplemental benefits.
Select customers can easily identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping on Walmart.com and the Walmart app. They can track their benefits spending in real time and check out with a mixed basket of healthy food, over the counter (OTC) products and general merchandise for same-day...
State wins: Michigan, Arizona
May 29, 2025HME News Staff
Michigan’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) recently updated annual quantity limits for CPAP and BiPAP supplies to allow for more frequent replacements on masks, tubing, filters and other related products across nine HCPCS codes, according to a bulletin from AAHomecare. “We’re thrilled that Michigan Medicaid has updated its coverage limits for CPAP and BiPAP supplies to better align with Medicare standards,” said Laura Haynes, president & CEO of the Michigan HomeCare...
Medline inks partnership with TenderHeart Health Outcomes
May 29, 2025HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD Ill. – Medline has entered into a distribution and supply agreement with TenderHeart Health Outcomes, a Texas-based provider, to use the Medline Home Direct Program to ship medical supplies directly to TenderHeart's patients' homes, including enteral feeding, urology, ostomy and wound care supplies; breast pumps; pediatric mobility aids; and a range of incontinence brands. The partnership will help facilitate TenderHeart's commitment to delivering innovative, clinically...