Tag: Belluscura
Belluscura launches Bluetooth-enabled POC
August 9, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has launched its next-generation X-PLOR portable oxygen concentrator (formerly described as X-PLOR CX) with Nomad Health App. Bluetooth capabilities allow patients to connect their X-PLOR to other smart devices, such as their iPhone or Android phone, their Nonin or Masimo pulse oximeters and their Fitbit wearables, helping them to track oxygen use, breathing rates, blood oxygen saturation levels, heart rate, sleep and other important biometric and environmental...
Belluscura, VGM ink deal
August 4, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has entered into an agreement to supply portable oxygen concentrators to VGM Group members. “Our partnership with VGM enables us to work together to provide access to our next generation portable oxygen concentrators,” said Robert Rauker, CEO of Belluscura. “The partnership provides a further opportunity to support the group's continued growth. We look forward to working with VGM in expanding access to our high performing, lighter oxygen...
In brief: Lifeway grows footprint, Quipt secures contract, Permobil receives accolade
April 29, 2022HME News Staff
HARTFORD, Conn. – Lifeway Mobility has acquired Accessible Systems, Inc., expanding its presence in the Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions.
ASI, a full-service dealer of stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, residential elevators, ramps, step-in tubs and overhead lifts, was co-founded more than 22 years ago by John Bixenman, Marty Twaddell and Nathan Colburn.
“We are proud of the reputation we have earned in our mission to serve families who want to stay in their own home...
Belluscura names engineering lead
April 25, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has named Brian Brown as vice president of engineering. Brown has more than 25 years of experience in commercializing new products in hardware, software and service delivery industries. His past roles include building a startup firm into a world leading supplier of diagnostic imaging medical devices, holding the titles of president and chief innovation officer. “We look forward to leveraging Brian’s background in new product commercialization,”...
In brief: CPAP preferences shift, Belluscura snags gov’t contract, CMS invests in home care
April 8, 2022HME News Staff
NEW YORK – HME providers expect to shift an average of 58.4% of their Philips Respironics flow generator purchases and an average of 30.2% of their mask purchases to other companies due to the recall, according to the first quarter HME Sleep and Oxygen Survey from Needham.
That’s up from the 56% and 23.1%, respectively, reported in the third quarter survey.
“ResMed should gain market share over the (next 12 months),” the survey states. “Respondents...
Belluscura opens up ‘significant sales opportunity’
April 7, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura’s X-PLOR portable oxygen concentrator has been awarded a distribution and pricing agreement from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through its distribution partner, Lovell Government Services.
DLA procures more than $41.8 billion in goods and services annually from manufacturers and suppliers and provides them to the Department of Defense and other federal/state customers throughout the U.S. and globally.
“Receiving the...
Belluscura names industry vet to lead operations
April 6, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has announced that Jim Clement has joined the company as head of commercial strategy. Clement has more than 30 years of experience in the DME industry, including general manager of GCE Healthcare, which hit the market with a POC under the Zen-O brand in 2016. “We are very excited to have Jim join our team,” said Robert Rauker, CEO of Belluscura. “His extensive knowledge of this industry will be a valuable asset to the company.” Over...
Belluscura inks deal to double manufacturing capacity
March 31, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON – Belluscura has signed a three-year manufacturing agreement for its X-PLO2r portable oxygen concentrator with InnoMax Medical Technology in China. “Manufacturing X-PLO2R products at the national innovation center for medical devices with an affiliate of the world’s leading electronics manufacturing company is transformational,” said Robert Rauker, CEO of Belluscura. “The agreement will more than double our manufacturing capacity and will provide access to the...
In brief: AAH rallies for bid relief, Philips recalls more vents, Belluscura beats forecasts
January 28, 2022HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is calling on providers to contact their members of Congress to sign on as original co-sponsors for draft legislation from by Rep. Markwayne Mullins, R.-Okla., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., that would provide reimbursement relief.
The legislation would apply 90/10 blended reimbursement rates for the 13 product categories that were removed from Round 2021 of Medicare’s competitive bidding program. The rates would apply from Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023.
“A...
Belluscura beats forecasts
January 25, 2022HME News Staff
LONDON and PLANO, Texas – Belluscura has sold 377 X-PLO2R portable oxygen concentrators since the launch of the device in September 2021, 25% above current consensus forecasts and 150% above initial forecasts for 2021, according to the company’s board of directors.
“Market reception for the X-PLO2R has been positive and initial demand has been very strong,” said Robert Raulker, CEO. “We are very excited about the upcoming launch of the X-PLO2R and X-PLO2 DX...