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Low‑cost oxygen safety device stuck in reimbursement limbo

January 30, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – Thermal fuses can stop oxygen‑related fires before they spread, making them a simple, low‑cost safeguard for home oxygen therapy. But without reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), many HME providers say they can’t afford to routinely supply them in today’s tight‑margin environment. While thermal fuses are relatively inexpensive – less than $5 a piece – it's tough...

fire safety, Home Oxygen Equipment, smoking, thermal fuse