Tag: Apria
Accendra Health bets on Optum contract, leaner structure
February 20, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
RICHMOND, Va. – With the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) segment behind it, Accendra Health is entering 2026 as a more “nimble” company, say execs.
New focus brings fresh start
The company on Dec. 31 completed the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business to Platinum Equity for $375 million, and began operating under the name Accendra Health.
“We're...
In brief: Accendra’s debut, Medline’s share price, OSA’s link to heart health
December 19, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor, Inc. will change its name to Accendra Health, Inc. with an anticipated effective date of Dec. 31.
The name change affects only the name of the parent corporation and is intended to better reflect the company’s strategic direction and future organizational focus as a leader in the home-based care market. The company will continue to use and operate under the Apria and Byram Healthcare brands.
Earlier this year,...
Owens & Minor to kick off new year with new name: Accendra Health
December 18, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor, Inc. will change its name to Accendra Health, Inc. with an anticipated effective date of Dec. 31.
The name change affects only the name of the parent corporation and is intended to better reflect the company’s strategic direction and future organizational focus as a leader in the home-based care market. The company will continue to use and operate under the Apria and Byram Healthcare brands.
Earlier this year,...
Daybreak taps former Medbridge, Apria exec as new SVP
November 12, 2025HME News Staff
LOS ANGELES – Daybreak, a provider of fully at-home sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, has named Robert Miller, RPSGT, as its new senior vice president of commercial strategy. The appointment marks a pivotal next step as the company expands its national presence and deepens its dedication to transforming how obstructive sleep apnea is tested and treated through cutting-edge technology and patient-centric solutions, it says. "Robert’s relationship with Daybreak began as a...
Apria settles cyber-related lawsuit
March 19, 2025HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Apria Healthcare, now part of Owens & Minor, has agreed to pay more than $6.4 million to resolve a consolidated data breach class action lawsuit related to two cyberattacks in 2019 and 2021 that affected nearly 1.9 million members, according to news reports. If the settlement is approved, class action members will be able to file a claim to receive up to $2,000 per person for out-of-pocket losses that are connected to the data breaches and supported with documentation. These...
In brief: CMS makes advance payments, state AG sues Apria, OIG warns of cath scams
March 13, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS on March 9 made available Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) accelerated payments to Part A providers and advance payments to Part B suppliers experiencing claims disruptions.
The payments may be granted in amounts representative of up to 30 of claims payments to eligible providers and suppliers. The average 30-day payment is based on the total claims paid to the provider/supplier between Aug. 1, 2023, and Oct. 31, 2023, divided by three. These payments...
State AG sues Apria Healthcare
March 11, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – The Attorney General for the state of Indiana on Feb. 29 filed a lawsuit against Apria Healthcare related to a data breach that the state says persisted for multiple years. Apria, which had its main headquarters in Indianapolis before it was bought by Richmond, Va.-based Owens & Minor in 2022, previously provided notice of the breach in May 2023. The lawsuit requests relief on a number of counts, including award damages of up to $100 per violation for up to $25,000 per violation...
OM highlights diabetes, downplays weight loss drugs
November 8, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor officials are excited about the future of the Patient Direct segment after posting double-digit growth for the diabetes and sleep categories in the third quarter.
The segment, which reported revenue of $648 million in the quarter, now makes up about 25% of overall revenue.
“(Diabetes and sleep) continue to be extremely strong for us,” said Edward Pesicka, president and CEO, during a recent earnings call. “And you think about...
OM sees ‘power’ in Byram, Apria brands
August 9, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor execs say they remain “bullish” on the company’s Patient Direct segment, which has posted double-digit growth for four consecutive quarters, but the home respiratory category, specifically, isn’t where they’d like to see it.
Patient Direct’s revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was $633 million, up 10.5% over the same period in 2022.
“It is clear that the powerful brands of Byram and Apria are working...
In brief: GAO denies protest, OM reports growth, Numotion launches website
August 4, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by B&B Medical Services of six contracts for in-home oxygen and ventilator services awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs to Apria Healthcare.
B&B argued that the VA’s solicitation did not properly reflect its requirements, the agency failed to consider a corporate transaction relevant to its evaluation of the awardee's responsibility and technical capability, Apria misrepresented the availability...