Tag: California
HHS, CMS pause $1B in federal matching funds to Medicaid programs in two states
July 22, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have deferred more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota while the states provide additional documentation supporting certain claims. CMS says it is withholding approximately $867.5 million from California and $199 million from Minnesota following focused financial reviews that identified claims requiring further scrutiny. “CMS is done...
Medline announces new 1 million-square-foot facility in California
July 21, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Perris, Calif. This follows the company’s previous announcement of a lease agreement for an existing 925,000-square-foot facility in Tracy, Calif., and plans for a 709,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, Calif., in January 2027. "This investment marks another step in the continued growth of our California distribution network," said Jim Eveland, vice president of regional operations...
Medline increases footprint in California following fire
July 7, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has announced a lease agreement for an existing 925,000-square-foot warehouse in Tracy, Calif., for immediate occupancy, as well as a 709,000-square-foot facility nearby in Stockton, Calif., for use in January 2027.
These two facilities total more than 1.6 million square feet of new medical supplies distribution center space and more than supplant the 1 million-square-foot Tracy facility that was destroyed by fire on June 11. They also represent...
California recognizes March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month
March 17, 2026HME News Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California State Assembly has voted to recognize March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, formally acknowledging obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a serious and underdiagnosed public health issue with consequences for individual health, workforce safety and public safety. “Sleep apnea is a silent but widespread condition that affects health and safety across our state, especially in underserved communities,” said Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, who introduced the...
California becomes latest state to cap insulin costs
October 15, 2025HME News Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 40 to cap insulin costs at $35 for a 30-day supply for Californians on private state-regulated health plans. In California, approximately 3.5 million adults have diagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and while not all use insulin, those who do rely on it to survive. “For far too long, many Americans with diabetes have made the difficult decision to ration this lifesaving medication...
Community is ‘built into fabric’ at Henry Schein
February 21, 2025Theresa Flaherty
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Dedicating relief to those impacted by California’s recent wildfires through the Henry Schein Cares Foundation was an obvious move for Henry Schein, where community is part of the culture, says Kyle Guerin, director, corporate social responsibility.
“It started 90 years ago with Henry and Esther Schein and over time was built into the fabric of our organization,” he said. “(It’s) the idea of doing well by doing good and as a health care...
California budget contains wins for HME
July 7, 2022HME News Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s recently passed $308 billion budget includes several positive changes for home medical equipment.
Those changes:
It makes permanent the 100% of Medicare for all respiratory equipment and supplies that was established by the Department of Health and Children’s Services during the PHE;
Eliminates the 10% cut on all DME and CGMs; and
Eliminates the 10% cut for orthotic devices on July 1, 2022, or when federal approval...
Providers prep for increased power outages
October 4, 2019Theresa Flaherty
REDDING, Calif. - With the fall wildfire season underway in California, HME providers are making sure their oxygen therapy patients are prepared to be without power more often.
For the first time, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison and other electric companies say they plan to cut off power to certain areas when the fire risk is deemed high, generally due to high winds.
“SoCal has come out and said, 'If we have something that might stress the power lines, we are just...
NSM reaches statewide service in California
August 28, 2018HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility is expanding in California with the acquisition of Tri County Mobility in Goleta. NSM now has 15 locations in California, positioning the national complex rehab provider to supply equipment and services statewide. “This acquisition strengthens our service capability in the central coast region of California,” said Bill Mixon, CEO. Tri County Mobility has been providing equipment and services in the Santa Barbara area for more than 30 years....
NSM strengthens presence in NorCal
May 10, 2018HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility has acquired Western Rehab in California. The acquisition adds locations in Santa Rosa and Paradise/Chico to NSM's growing national network of locations. “Expanding our service reach in Northern California allows us to impact more lives with mobility solutions that drive independence,” said CEO Bill Mixon. Mark Hawkins, the former owner of Western Rehab, along with his field team, including three experienced ATPs, will stay on board to...