Archive: January 2026
Resmed Q2: Mask sales surge as new products, resupply gain traction
January 30, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SAN DIEGO – Masks and accessories were the standout growth category for Resmed in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026, with the company reporting a 16% increase in revenue in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Even excluding revenue from VirtuOx, which Resmed acquired in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company still posted double-digit growth in mask revenue during the quarter, according to Chairman and CEO Mick Farrell,...
Reliable Medical to expand CRT reach, modernize systems with Gauge Capital
January 30, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Reliable Medical’s partnership with Seven Hills Capital helped transform the company into a “super regional,” expanding its reach from a single state to 15 states between 2018 and 2025. Now, with a new investment from Gauge Capital, CEO Charles Sargeant says the company is setting its sights even higher.
“We have bigger ambitions,” he said. “The goal is to be fully recognized as a national complex rehab technology (CRT)...
Low‑cost oxygen safety device stuck in reimbursement limbo
January 30, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Thermal fuses can stop oxygen‑related fires before they spread, making them a simple, low‑cost safeguard for home oxygen therapy. But without reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), many HME providers say they can’t afford to routinely supply them in today’s tight‑margin environment.
While thermal fuses are relatively inexpensive – less than $5 a piece – it's tough...
Tougher enforcement, growing demand: DME suppliers face dual pressures
January 30, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – If it seems like the federal government is ramping up anti-fraud efforts, it’s not your imagination, says attorney Jeff Baird, chairman of the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato.
In addition to more aggressive audits coming from the usual alphabet soup of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and its contractors, as well...
In brief: Lofta’s partnership, AdaptHealth’s upgrade, Ronda Buhrmester’s move
January 30, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Lofta, a provider of direct-to-consumer sleep apnea care, has partnered with Accomplish Health, a virtual obesity and metabolic health platform, to address the comorbidities between sleep apnea and obesity.
By addressing obesity alongside sleep apnea, the companies aim to improve patient outcomes, enhance adherence to therapy and support sustainable, long-term health improvements.
"Sleep apnea and obesity are deeply interconnected, yet they are too...
Resmed reports 11% increase in revenues for Q2
January 29, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Resmed reported revenue increased 11% to $1.4 billion for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Other financial results:
Gross margin up 320 bps to 61.8%; non-GAAP gross margin up 310 bps to 62.3%.
Income from operations increased 18%; non-GAAP income from operations up 19%.
Diluted earnings per share of $2.68; non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.81.
Operating cash flow of $340 million.
“Our...
Aeroflow Health secures Maryland Medicaid contract
January 29, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Health has announced a new partnership with Johns Hopkins Health Plans and the Maryland Community Health System to provide Priority Partners, a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO), with durable medical equipment (DME) for its members across Maryland. Maryland Medicaid members enrolled in Priority Partners now have quick, easy access to a wide range of medical supplies through their insurance, including breast pumps, diapers, CPAPs, and other...
BOC seeks noms for Certificant of the Year
January 29, 2026HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) is now accepting nominations for its Certificant of the Year (COY) Award. This award honors a BOC-certified professional for outstanding achievements in service, research and outreach. “BOC’s award is a meaningful tradition that celebrates the skills, dedication and impact of BOC certificants,” said Judi Knott, BOC president and CEO. “As we reflect on more than 40 years...
Resmed founder Peter Farrell recognized for achievements
January 29, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit that honors leaders who have overcome adversity and supports young people in furthering their education, has announced that Dr. Peter Craig Farrell, founder of Resmed, will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger Award and become a lifetime member of the organization. Farrell joins 10 other corporate, civic and cultural leaders from across the country in the 2026 class of honorees. "My...
Drive Medical to buy Compass Health Brands to broaden offerings
January 28, 2026HME News Staff
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. - Drive Medical has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Compass Health Brands, a supplier of branded and private-label consumer medical products, including ProBasics, Carex and TheraMed.
Drive Medical says the acquisition further strengthens its product portfolio and expands its ability to serve retailers, consumers and health care providers with solutions across the continuum of care.
“This...