Respiratory leaders develop white paper
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:24 AM CDT, Thu June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON – Leaders from AAHomecare’s Ventilator Work Group and HME/RT Council have developed a new educational resource that explains the differences between the two types of breathing support devices used at home. Choosing the Right Respiratory Support: Ventilators or RADs provides a comprehensive look at the different use cases, features and technologies for home mechanical ventilators (HMV) and respiratory assist devices (RAD), the association says. This white paper spotlights why patients with severe respiratory conditions require the advanced capabilities of an HMV – and how using a RAD when an HMV is needed can pose serious risks to patient health and safety. “I would like to thank the Ventilator Workgroup for their hours of collaboration putting together a resource on these devices for AAHomecare members,” said Roxanne Vernard, president of Ascent Respiratory Care and Chair of the HME/RT Council. “The white paper will make a great educational piece for referral sources, insurance groups and policymakers. The paper is also a great conversation starter on the important difference between RAD and HMV for current referral sources.” The release of the white paper follows the release of CMS’s final national coverage determination (NCD) for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure consequent to COPD.
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