Tag: Home Medical Equipment (HME)
Buyers reward strong fundamentals as M&A accelerates
October 16, 2026Theresa Flaherty
YARMOUTH, Maine – Buyers continue to show strong interest in home medical equipment (HME) companies, but analysts say heightened due diligence and competitive bidding concerns are making them more selective.
Buyers focus on strong fundamentals
There are “billions” of dollars in acquisition capital available, but buyers are conducting deeper financial, operational, legal and compliance due diligence than ever before, says Jonathan Sadock, president of Paragon Ventures.
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Program integrity: Timely filing change could be in play
October 16, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON – Home medical equipment (HME) providers are bracing for additional Medicare oversight measures as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues its efforts to combat fraud, waste and abuse, including a possible proposal that could impact timely filing requirements.
“We’re anticipating a new rule coming out that will touch us,” said Kim Brummett, senior vice president of regulatory affairs for AAHomecare. “We do think they’ve done a...
Nationwide Medical named 2026 HME Provider of the Year
October 14, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Nationwide Medical, a Calabasas, Calif.-based provider of CPAP, oxygen and CGM supplies and services, was named the 2026 HME Provider of the Year at the HME News Business Summit on Oct. 13. The award is part of the HME Excellence Awards, hosted by HME News and sponsored by ACU-Serve.
Nationwide Medical advanced through a two-stage application process, including initial and finalist rounds, where it detailed its financial performance, quality controls, technology adoption,...
In brief: Trace Medical acquisition, HealthTap launch, Accendra Health notice
October 13, 2026HME News Staff
WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. & SARASOTA, Fla. – Trace Medical has acquired a majority interest in LiViliti Health Products, Inc. The acquisition follows LiViliti receiving 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Paptizer 360 classified as a Class II Respiratory Accessory Microbial Reduction Device for CPAP equipment.
The acquisition builds upon the existing strategic investment between the two organizations, aligning Trace Medical’s expansive nationwide distribution...
Accendra Health on notice from NYSE
October 12, 2026HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Accendra Health, Inc. on Oct. 6, 2026, received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange notifying the company that it is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards because the average closing price of the company’s Class A Common Stock was less than $1.00 per share over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. The notice does not result in the immediate delisting of the company’s Common Stock from the NYSE, said Accendra in a release posted...
Moratorium ends, but spotlight on enrollment and compliance continues
October 2, 2026Theresa Flaherty
YARMOUTH, Maine – The home medical equipment (HME) industry welcomed the end of a six-month moratorium on new provider enrollments on Aug. 27, but providers shouldn't mistake that move for a broader easing of regulatory oversight, says Jamie Davis, a health care compliance attorney and owner of Cornerstone Medical Supply.
In September, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new one-year probationary period that will require newly enrolled providers and those undergoing...
MobilityWorks earns 'Greatest Workplaces' recognition
September 30, 2026HME News Staff
RICHFIELD, Ohio – MobilityWorks has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces, its third time earning the recognition. Newsweek publishes its America's Greatest Workplaces list each year to spotlight organizations across many industries that lead the way in building strong, people-first cultures. Making the list again reflects the everyday care and commitment of the people who make MobilityWorks successful, the company says. "Awards like this are earned by...
Alameda HME recognized by the Consumer Ratings Institute for customer satisfaction
September 30, 2026HME News Staff
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Bay Area Medical Supply has been named Medical Supply Store of the Year in Alameda by the Consumer Ratings Institute. Bay Area Medical Supply offers seniors, caregivers and families across Northern California home medical equipment that supports safer, more independent living. The store specializes in CPAP and sleep therapy devices, premium home medical beds, power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, portable oxygen concentrators and diabetes care supplies, including continuous...
America Wellness Group makes platform play with NHMS acquisition
September 28, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – America Wellness Group (AWG) has acquired New Hampshire Medical Supply (NHMS), a Washington, D.C.-based independent home medical equipment (HME) provider, with plans to build a national platform.
"This is our first acquisition in the HME segment, and it was deliberately chosen to be the first of many," said Marcio Lima, CEO of AWG. "We're building a national home medical equipment platform, one exceptional local operator at a time."
Founded in 1962,...
Tactical Rehabilitation earns local recognition
September 24, 2026HME News Staff
NORFOLK, Va. — Tactical Rehabilitation has been named Best Medical Equipment Supplier in Norfolk for 2026 by BusinessRate, recognizing the company’s Norfolk team and their customer service throughout the Hampton Roads community. Tactical Rehabilitation says the award is a reflection of the relationships the Norfolk team has built with active-duty service members, veterans, military families and other members of the local community. “Our team puts a lot of care into helping every...