In brief: Accendra executive changes, BFLOW’s anniversary, Re-Time's smart ring

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor, now operating as Accendra Health, has announced the departure of two executives in connection with the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services, which closed Dec. 31. Andrew G. Long, executive vice president, CEO of Products & Healthcare Services, and Michael Lowry, senior vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer have left the company. Jonathan Leon, executive vice president & CFO since September 2024, will perform the role of principal accounting officer. Leon joined Owens & Minor in January 2017. Owens & Minor announced Dec. 18 it would change its name to Accendra Health to better reflect the company’s strategic focus in the home-based care market. The company will continue to use and operate under the Apria and Byram Healthcare brands.  

BFLOW celebrates decade in business ‘making work easier’ 

FRESNO, Calif. — BFLOW Solutions today marks ten years of building technology designed for one simple purpose: making the work of DME teams easier, not harder. Founded in 2016 by Ted Jones, BFLOW was created in response to a growing gap in the DME industry. Over the past decade, BFLOW has evolved alongside its customers. Continuous feedback from billing teams, managers, and operators helped shape the platform into what it is today: a Workflow Optimization Suite (WOS) designed to standardize daily work, increase visibility across operations, and allow organizations to scale without losing control. “From the beginning, we believed DME teams deserved tools that supported the way work actually gets done,” said Jones, founder and CEO. “Not more complexity—clarity, structure, and control.” To commemorate its ten-year milestone, BFLOW is recognizing all current customers as Foundation Members—a designation honoring those who helped validate the model, refine the platform, and shape the future of DME operations. BFLOW is expanding its investment in AI-driven automation and intelligence, leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate workflows, interpret payer responses, reduce manual effort, and surface actionable insights across revenue cycle operations. These initiatives reinforce BFLOW’s commitment to helping DME organizations operate faster, smarter, and with greater confidence in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. “Thank you for trusting BFLOW,” said Jones. “We’re honored to keep earning it.” 

Re-Time launches smart ring targeting sleep, wellbeing 

ADELAIDE, Australia – Re-Time has launched the retimer Ring, a smart ring solution to help people improve sleep and overall wellbeing. Building on a legacy of more than 25 years of research at Flinders University, the company widens its offering in the sleep wearable space with the retimer Ring. “retimer Ring isn't just another ring - it's your daily companion for a better life; and that's just the beginning of what will be a holistic wearable to not just track your sleep and activity but also offer research-based programs to improve wellbeing,” said Nitin Goyal, COO. “By combining bio signals, proven therapeutic processes, and using the power of AI, we can guide users with subtle cues, insights, and interventions to significantly improve wellness outcomes. I am very excited with the possibilities this form offers.” 

Key features include: 

• Comprehensive sleep tracking - 12+ sleep parameters, including stages, efficiency, latency, sleep score and debt. 

• Health & fitness monitoring - Heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, skin temperature, VO₂ max, steps, calories, and stress response. 

• Sugar metabolism indicator - A non-invasive system to track glucose trends. 

• 8-day battery life & titanium build - Durable, waterproof (5 ATM), and crafted for everyday wear. 

• Zero subscription fees smart app. 

• Access to future updates including support for insomnia, Sleep apnea detection, circadian rhythm optimization and mental wellness tools for stress, anxiety and nighttime rumination.