Tag: CPAP
Philips continues to lean on international sleep growth, as FDA path continues
May 8, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
AMSTERDAM – The Sleep and Respiratory Care (SRC) business at Philips grew in the low single digits in the first quarter of 2026, but its obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) portfolio stood out with double-digit growth outside of the U.S., says CEO Roy Jakobs.
International markets fuel OSA growth
OSA growth was particularly strong in Japan, the company’s second-largest market, Jakobs said during a recent conference call to discuss the company’s financial results.
“If you...
OIG: Medicare payments for CPAP ‘generally’ comply with billing rules
April 28, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - Medicare payments made to suppliers for PAP devices generally complied with Medicare billing requirements, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
For fiscal year 2017, the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program determined continuous PAP (CPAP) devices had the second highest improper payment amount in the DMEPOS category, with estimated improper payments totaling $495 million for CPAP devices used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...
Viemed looks to sleep momentum, maternal health acquisition to fuel 2026
March 6, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed is forecasting “pretty aggressive” growth in its sleep business in the year ahead, driven by strong increases in new patient setups and a corresponding boost in its resupply business, say company execs.
During 2025, new sleep patient setups increased 70% and resupply sales increased 49% year-over-year, said CEO Casey Hoyt on a recent call to discuss the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings.
“As the PAP base grows, more patients...
Bleep names technology expert to board
March 3, 2026HME News Staff
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Bleep LLC, maker of the Eclipse mask-less CPAP solution, has announced that Tom Beckley has joined the company's board of directors. Beckley is senior vice president of strategic technology programs at Cadence helping drive AI-enabled electronics and electro-mechanical development. Beckley has also held roles as head of the systems division at Avant! Corporation, president and CEO of Xynetix, and held engineering and management positions at L3Harris...
REMSleep plans ‘big push’ for DeltaWave in competitive CPAP mask market
February 6, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BLACKSHEAR, Ga. – REMSleep says the final pieces of its commercial strategy for the DeltaWave nasal pillow system are falling into place as the company prepares for a broader market push.
FDA clearance expands DeltaWave's use case
Most recently, REMSleep received expanded 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for DeltaWave to be used across care settings (home, hospitals, institutions and...
Resmed Q2: Mask sales surge as new products, resupply gain traction
January 30, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SAN DIEGO – Masks and accessories were the standout growth category for Resmed in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026, with the company reporting a 16% increase in revenue in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Even excluding revenue from VirtuOx, which Resmed acquired in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company still posted double-digit growth in mask revenue during the quarter, according to Chairman and CEO Mick Farrell,...
CPAP market still wide open, say poll respondents
January 23, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Nearly five years after the Philips Respironics recall reshaped the CPAP market, respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say there’s still significant opportunity for new competition and innovation.
Seventy‑two percent of respondents report they are currently looking to add new CPAP devices to their portfolios this year, and 45% say they are exploring new CPAP masks.
“We are in need of additional competitors and options, because the current...
SleepRes prepares Kricket for commercial launch
January 2, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - SleepRes is ready to shake up the CPAP market after receiving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Kricket positive airway pressure (PAP) device, powered by the Kairos Positive Airway Pressure (KPAP) algorithm.
“We’re confident that we’ll compete very well against the companies that are out there right now,” said David White, M.D., Harvard Medical School, and chief medical officer of SleepRes. “What...
Do weight-loss drugs reduce need for CPAP? Modestly, according to new research
December 30, 2025HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Popular weight-loss drugs, especially tirzepatide, are linked to modestly lower CPAP initiation among adults with Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Researchers found a stronger link between the drugs and reduced hospitalization and mortality. “These findings align with recent randomized clinical trials showing...
Trace Medical backs LiViliti Health Products
December 22, 2025HME News Staff
WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. - Trace Medical, a provider of advanced respiratory rentals and biomedical services, has made an equity investment in LiViliti Health Products, a Sarasota, Fla.-based manufacturer of CPAP and respiratory accessories.
A natural fit
The two companies are a natural fit that combines LiViliti’s line of health cleaning products and Trace Medical’s infrastructure and market reach, says Greg Apostolou,...