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Survey finds improving supply for CPAP devices 

March 18, 2024HME News Staff

NEW YORK – Respondents saw a 6% increase in sleep patient volume, on average, in the last 12 months, according to the HME Sleep and Oxygen Survey for the first quarter of 2024 from Needham and Co.  Respondents expect 6.5% growth in the next 12 months.  “We suspect that the increase is due to improving flow generator supply and HMEs engaging both new and backlogged patients that resulted from the Philips Respironics recall,” the report stated.  Other...

CPAP Device, Needham, Patient volume, Sleep Therapy


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In brief: React Health and Rotech CEOs, Philips medical device reports 

February 7, 2024HME News Staff

SARASOTA, Fla. – React Health has appointed Bill Shoop, most recently vice president and general manager of ResMed North America, as its CEO.  “I am extremely excited about the opportunity to join this experienced and talented team,” he said. “I believe React Health is very well positioned to help the industry and continue to advance our mission of delivering innovative solutions that positively impact patients’ lives and the people that care for them.”  Shoop,...

CPAP Device, Philips, React Health, Rotech Healthcare


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Mick Farrell

Vendors

ResMed starts tracking patients on both weight loss drugs, CPAP therapy

January 5, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – ResMed CEO Mick Farrell believes that, based on the company’s early research, weight loss drugs will be a “net positive” for patient flow for sleep apnea.  “I mean, I think there's $1 trillion worth of market cap now from these (pharmaceutical) companies and they will turn that into marketing to bring people in for the miracle drug,” he said during a recent conference call to discuss ResMed’s latest financial results. “And...

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Philips reaches settlement related to CPAP recall 

September 7, 2023HME News Staff

AMSTERDAM – Royal Philips has announced that the company and certain U.S. subsidiaries, including Philips Respironics, have reached an agreement to resolve all economic loss claims related to a voluntary recall of certain sleep and respiratory care devices.  The agreement, which is expected to be submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania later today and which is subject to that court’s approval, will provide predefined cash awards to all eligible...

CPAP Device, CPAP Recall, Philips, Settlement


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Tyler Riddle

Providers

CPAP recall: When it comes to regaining trust, Philips has work to do

June 9, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – Two years after a recall wreaked havoc on the CPAP market, things have stabilized, but providers have mixed reviews on the way Philips handled the situation.  Philips first announced the recall of certain CPAP devices and ventilators in June 2021, sending providers on a rollercoaster of device shortages, confused patients, communication missteps and even recalls of reworked devices.  “Would I deal with Philips again?” said Tyler Riddle, president...

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Jason Jones

Providers

Jones Medical Supply teams up with football team for sleep testing

April 18, 2023HME News Staff

TROY, Ala. – Jones Medical Supply has partnered with the Troy Regional Sleep Disorders Center to offer sleep studies to Troy Trojan offensive line players.  Football players who choose to participate will undergo a sleep study conducted by the Troy Regional Sleep Disorders Center to determine if they have OSA and would benefit from a CPAP machine.  “Sleep is extremely vital to overall health,” said Rick Smith, Troy Regional CEO, “and we are excited to partner...

CPAP Device, Jones Medical Supply, Sleep Apnea, sleep testing


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Mick Farrell

Vendors

ResMed signals possible end to CPAP crunch

January 27, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor

SAN DIEGO – ResMed was able to take its AirSense 10 fully connected CPAP device off allocation in the U.S. market in January, CEO Mick Farrell said during a conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2023.  Furthermore, the company expects to be able to meet all demand before the end of this calendar year, he said, paving the way for providers to get patients on therapy in days or weeks vs. months at the height of a supply crisis created by a...

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Jason Jones

Specialty Providers

CPAP providers: Could that be a light at the end of the tunnel?

September 23, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – CPAP providers are seeing a slow rebound in business as a chokehold on orders for devices eases up, but they continue to see increased costs.  For more than a year, providers have juggled the challenges of a recall of certain CPAP devices by Philips and a subsequent shortage of available devices on the market with overall supply chain challenges affecting all manufacturers.  “Looking at my numbers from April to August, we’ve set up more CPAPs during...

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Indiana pauses prior auths for CPAP, BiPAP

August 16, 2022HME News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has temporarily paused prior authorizations for continued use of respiratory assist devices, including CPAP and BiPAP, obtained through managed care programs, effective Aug. 1, 2022, to Jan. 31, 2023. The change is in response to continued impacts from a recall on Philips respiratory products. AAHomecare worked with the Great Lakes HME Association’s Medicaid committee and IHCP to make the case for pausing compliance requirements...

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Also Noted

CPAP Store USA offers Transcend from Somnetics

July 27, 2022HME News Staff

LOS ANGELES – CPAP Store USA is now offering the Transcend Micro Auto Travel CPAP from Somnetics. "We cater to a large customer based in the United States who trust not only our experts with their knowledge and experience but also the manufactures that CPAP Store USA partners with, including an American-based company – Somnetics,” said Marina BerBeryan, ambassador of CPAP Store USA. “CPAP store USA strongly believes in supporting and working together with the U.S. companies...

CPAP, CPAP Device, CPAP Store USA, somnetics


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