Archive: September 2025
Reps urge CMS to drop certain supplies from next round of bidding
September 30, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Reps. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., and Greg Murphy, R-N.C., are leading a sign-on letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) not to move forward with expanding the competitive bidding program to include ostomy, urological and tracheostomy supplies. They seek signatures by close of business this Friday, Oct. 3.
“We respectfully request that the proposal for inclusion of these products be withdrawn as we believe it would conflict with the administration's...
Coming soon? Medline eyes $5B IPO, according to reports
September 30, 2025HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. - Medline may soon be ready to pull the trigger on an initial public offering (IPO), according to Bloomberg and other news outlets. The company may file for an IPO as early as late October in a bid to raise $5 billion, potentially valuing it at $50 billion, they report. Earlier this year, Medline confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed IPO of its common stock. In 2021, the company announced...
Biolinq’s multi-function biosensor receives FDA De Novo Classification
September 30, 2025HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Biolinq has received De Novo Classification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its lead product, Biolinq Shine, a patch on the forearm that provides real-time glucose feedback through a primary color-coded LED display, visible with or without a phone. The device provides additional insights, such as activity and sleep trends, through a mobile app. The company says Biolinq Shine, initially marketed to people with Type 2 diabetes, is the first wearable biosensor integrating...
VGM hosts Senate hopeful Josh Turek
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group on Sept. 22 hosted its first “Meet the Candidate” forum by welcoming Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. Turek, a state representative who currently represents Iowa House District 20, is widely recognized for his advocacy on disability rights and health care reform. As a wheelchair user and two-time Paralympic gold medalist, he brings a deep personal perspective to issues affecting...
Inogen welcomes new chief technology officer
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. - Inogen has appointed Naga Rameswamy, formerly vice president and global head of digital health platforms for Alcon, as its CTO effective Sept. 29. “Naga’s deep background in digital health and connected device innovation makes him an ideal fit for Inogen as we continue to expand our technology leadership,” said Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Inogen, “His ability to integrate software, data, and devices to improve user experiences will be instrumental in...
VGM Canada’s Steve Cranna to retire
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
TORONTO – Steve Cranna of VGM Canada will retire as director of government relations and new business development at the end of September. He has agreed to stay on in a consulting role for the next six months. During that time, he will work closely with Dominique Sedlezky, who will assume his government relations responsibilities. “Steve has been a cornerstone of our success at VGM Canada throughout his 19-year career of dedicated service,” said Dave Davies, president of VGM Canada....
Encore Health readies to host respiratory professionals
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. - Encore Healthcare will host the Smoky Mountain Symposium 2025 (SMS 2025) Oct. 23-24 at the Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Attendees can earn up to 12 respiratory CEUs or 10 sleep CEUs, as well as gain insights into the latest innovations, compliance changes and best practices. “Our goal with SMS is to combine world-class education with a fun, supportive atmosphere,” said Zach Gantt, CEO of Encore Healthcare. “This isn’t just a conference—it’s...
Viemed completes share repurchase
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
LAFAYETTE, La. - Viemed Healthcare has completed all repurchases authorized under its previously announced share repurchase program. "Completing this share repurchase program highlights both our confidence in Viemed's long-term outlook and our ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder value,” said Casey Hoyt, Viemed's CEO. “With our strong balance sheet and ample liquidity driven by increasing free cash flow, we remain well positioned to continue investing in growth opportunities...
Arecor, Sequel partner to advance diabetes treatment through clinical trials and beyond
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. - Arecor Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development and delivery in diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, has signed a co-development agreement with Sequel Med Tech, a company that is developing insulin delivery technologies. Part of the agreement:
Combining Arecor’s AT278 (500U/ml) with Sequel’s twiist automated insulin deliver (AID) system powered by Tidepool; and
Implementing a royalty financing agreement with Ligand...
Gov’t launches investigation into medical equipment import vulnerabilities
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into the potential national security risks associated with importing personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables and medical equipment, according to a Sept. 29 notice of request for public comments.
“While this may sound like simple information gathering, the outcomes of this investigation have serious implications for our industry, with potential impact to nearly every segment of the medical...