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ABM raises $20M, injecting capital & flexibility into growth strategy
October 21, 2026HME News Staff
EAGAN, Minn. – ABM Respiratory Care has obtained a $20 million growth capital commitment from Trinity Capital, an international alternative asset manager.
ABM says the financing will support its next phase of growth, with a focus on accelerating commercial expansion, strengthening its presence in existing and new markets, and advancing product innovation, clinical research and connected respiratory care technologies.
"This financing represents an important milestone in ABM Respiratory...
Survey: Medicaid recipients unprepared for work requirements
October 21, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Forty-four percent of Medicaid recipients are not prepared to submit the required documentation to meet new work requirements, according to a new survey from Aeroflow Health.
When these requirements take effect nationwide on Jan. 1, 2027, certain individuals will need to demonstrate their participation in "qualifying activities," such as employment, community service or work programs, to enroll in or maintain Medicaid coverage. The company says clear, individualized...
Study: Dexcom G7 improves A1C in Type 2 diabetes
October 21, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Dexcom G7 users experienced an average 1.6% A1C reduction from a mean baseline of 8.8%, a 0.9% greater reduction compared with routine care, according to the results from the CONNECT randomized controlled trial published The New England Journal of Medicine. Dexcom G7 users also spent approximately five additional hours per day in the glucose target range of 70–180 mg/dL compared with those receiving routine care. “Publication of CONNECT in The New England Journal of...
Aeroflow Breastpumps expands makeover contest
October 21, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Breastpumps has announced the return of its Pumping Room Makeover, a program designed to help workplaces and community organizations create welcoming, functional spaces for breastfeeding moms. Since launching in 2018, the initiative has transformed pumping spaces in offices, schools, neonatal intensive care units and homes across the country. This year, Aeroflow Breastpumps is expanding the campaign to reach more families and organizations through five mini-makeover...
What Is KPAP and Why It Matters to HME Providers
October 21, 2026SleepRes
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For HME and DME providers, a PAP setup is only the beginning. The patient still has to use the therapy night after night. When pressure feels uncomfortable or unnatural, the result can be more questions, more troubleshooting and, sometimes, interrupted therapy. Those challenges can affect the patient experience and the business built around supporting long-term therapy.
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Pilot program highlights importance of remote patient monitoring for diabetes management
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A UC Davis Health pilot remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for youth with Type 1 diabetes has shown improved blood glucose management between clinic visits. Researchers found average time-in-range, a key measure of diabetes management, increased from 34.4% at baseline to 40% by the end of the program. “Continuous glucose monitoring provides a wealth of health information, but the data often goes largely unreviewed between office visits,” said UC Davis pediatric...
Medline plans new distribution center in Michigan
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a new distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, as part of its effort to build a Midwestern network. The 800,000-square-foot facility will add capacity and operational flexibility as the company invests to support its growth and the evolving needs of health care providers across all points of care. "This investment in Van Buren Township reflects Medline's continued focus on strengthening our Michigan distribution...
MiniMed assembles board following separation
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – MiniMed has announced the members of its board of directors following the completion of its separation from Medtronic. Kevin E. Lofton, former CEO of CommonSpirit Health, remains chair. "As an independent public company, MiniMed has a clear mission: reduce the burden of diabetes management and make integrated technology easier to access and use," said Que Dallara, CEO of MiniMed. "That requires a board that understands health care access and patient needs,...
Pharma Fusion partners with LSU Athletics to raise awareness
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
BATON ROUGE, La. – Pharma Fusion is the Official Specialty Home Infusion Partner of LSU Athletics. Pharma Fusion says the partnership brings the company together with one of the nation's most recognized collegiate athletics programs, creating a powerful platform to raise awareness for patients and caregivers affected by rare diseases and complex health conditions while helping more families understand the specialized care and support available to them. "Becoming the Official Specialty...
AffirmDME offers guide for new codes added to prior auth list
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
LAS VEGAS – AffirmDME has released documentation checks and public requirement guides for the eight HCPCS codes that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will add to its Required Prior Authorization List on Oct. 28. "Suppliers do not fail these reviews on medical necessity; they fail them on a document that is missing or dated wrong," said Nicholas Fortner, founder of AffirmDME. "We put the requirement list where the packet gets built, and we published the same...