Archive: February 2026
Administrator Oz: CMS must ‘shut the whole country down’ to stop DME fraud
February 27, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
Editor’s note: At press time on Friday morning, industry stakeholders were still analyzing CMS’s announcement. This is a developing story. Check www.hmenews.com for updates.
WASHINGTON – CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says a six‑month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments of DMEPOS medical supply companies will give the agency the time and capacity it needs to tackle what it believes is billions of dollars in fraud, waste and abuse.
“Part of the reason for...
Medtrade exhibitors to attendees: We’re all ears
February 27, 2026Tracy Orzel
PHOENIX – With the return of Medicare’s competitive bidding program (CBP) looming large, Medtrade exhibitors are showing up not just to sell, but to listen.
“We understand the uncertainty, risk and operational disruption providers face,” said Kyle Neese, vice president of sales at ACU-Serve. “Providers are looking for real answers, not buzzwords.”
Veterans return with a fresh purpose
That same spirit of dialogue drew Cheryl Henninger, senior consultant...
Inogen hits profitability milestone, grows TAM sixfold with new respiratory products
February 27, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BEVERLY, Mass. – President and CEO Kevin Smith says 2025 marked a critical turning point for Inogen, with the company delivering adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time since 2021. Underscoring that progress, Inogen has authorized a $30 million share repurchase program spanning 2026–27.
For the full year, Inogen reported positive adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million, signaling stabilization after several years of restructuring and portfolio expansion.
“The share repurchase...
Option Care expands payer programs, bolsters tech to drive growth
February 27, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. – Option Care Health is looking to deepen its payer partnerships as stakeholders across the health care spectrum look for opportunities to “right size care,” said CEO John Rademacher.
Partnering with traditional and non-traditional payers
Over the past year, Option Care has added five new programs with regional health plans and two additional programs with non-traditional payers that are already gaining traction, Rademacher said.
“There are conveners...
In brief: MA enrollment update, Medline sales jump, Resmed distribution hub
February 27, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Total Medicare Advantage enrollment continued to increase in 2026, but at a slower rate of growth than in previous years, according to a KFF analysis of enrollment data provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Feb. 13.
Just more than 35 million people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage as of Feb. 1, 2026, an increase of 1.1 million people since February 2025, representing 3% growth year over year. In 2025, enrollment increased 4%, which was a slower...
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Complex rehab event releases full schedule, speaker line up
February 26, 2026HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – The Abilities International Accessibility Conference has released the full schedule and speaker line up for its inaugural event at the Long Beach Convention Center March 26-27. The event, designed specifically for complex rehab technology (CRT) professionals, will offer the opportunity to earn up to 10 hours of IACET-approved continuing education units (CEUs) through three tracks:
Adapted living
Business optimization
Improve patient outcomes
Attendees will learn...
Bodlund moves to president and CEO at Ascensia
February 26, 2026HME News Staff
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ascensia Diabetes Care has appointed Peter Bodlun as president and CEO, effective April 1. Bodlund, who most recently served as Ascensia’s COO, succeeds Koichiro Sato, who will continue as COO of parent company PHC Group and head of PHC Group’s Diabetes Management business. The leadership transition reflects Ascensia’s sustained performance and continued focus on long-term growth, executional excellence, and sustained value creation, the company says. “Ascensia...
Permobil appoints Puusepp as chair of board
February 26, 2026HME News Staff
LEBANON, Tenn. – Tomas Puusepp has been appointed chair of Permobil’s board of directors. Puusepp, who has served on Permobil’s board for almost 10 years, will assume the role in June, succeeding Martin Lundstedt, who has chaired the board since 2013. “I am both pleased and honored to assume the role of chair of the board at Permobil,” said Puusepp. “During my 10 years on the board, I’ve contributed to shaping the direction of this Swedish industrial icon,...
Medline boasts $2.4B in new customer signings in 2025
February 26, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline reported net sales of $7.8 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 14.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and $28.4 billion for full-year 2025, an 11.5% increase compared to 2024.
Fourth quarter highlights
Net income was $180 million, a 37.7% decrease, driven by higher costs of goods sold due to tariffs and higher operating costs, including investments in head count and costs related to the company’s recent initial public offering (IPO).
Adjusted...