Tag: Insulin pump
Tandem expands Libre 3 Plus compatibility
July 1, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Tandem Diabetes Care has announced that its t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ automated insulin delivery technology is now compatible with Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor in five countries. The launch expands CGM choice for t:slim X2 pump users in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and Italy. Tandem expects to add additional countries in 2026, including Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. “People using...
MiniMed expands board to 11 members
June 30, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – MiniMed has announced that David Endicott and Linnea Burman have joined its board of directors, expanding the board from nine to 11 members. As MiniMed builds its next chapter as an independent company, Endicott, CEO of Alcon, adds experience scaling global health care businesses, leading through a public market separation and operating at board level in a large, regulated category, the company says. "David has done this before," said Que Dallara, CEO of MiniMed....
Modular Medical announces first patients are using Pivot insulin pump
June 30, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Modular Medical has announced that the first patients have completed onboarding and training and are now actively using the Pivot tubeless insulin patch pump in real-world settings. The company says this milestone marks the transition of the Pivot pump from development into active patient use and represents a significant step in its commercialization strategy. Modular Medical will now begin collecting real world utilization data and user feedback to support broader adoption and...
Modular Medical makes Pivot pump commercially available
June 25, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Modular Medical says its Pivot tubeless insulin patch pump is now commercially available in the U.S., following 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April, marking its transition to a commercial-stage medical device company. The company expects its full commercial launch to roll out in phases, initially targeting select high-volume endocrinology practices and expanding across multiple metropolitan markets by late 2026. "As only the second fully...
In brief: Molina’s next implementation, Medline’s fire response, MiniMed’s Flex
June 22, 2026HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Molina Healthcare of Iowa will implement a new DME Navigator program for members in all lines of business starting in the fall. The payer also has plans to use the platform in Nebraska and Wisconsin.
What durable medical equipment providers in Iowa need to know:
Molina is subcontracting the DME network to Optum for the in-scope DME products and services.
CareCentrix will contract, credential and manage a network of DME providers rendering in-scope products and services...
MiniMed launches Flex insulin pump in US
June 22, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – MiniMed has announced its first commercial launch of the MiniMed Flex system in the United States – the company’s first app-controlled pump and its smallest insulin pump yet. The system launches with Simplera Sync sensor, a disposable, all-in-one sensor with easy two-step insertion. The launch with the Instinct sensor, made by Abbott, will follow later this summer. "For too long, people managing diabetes have had to choose between effective therapy...
Insulet sees momentum, raises outlook
May 7, 2026HME News Staff
ACTON, Mass. – Insulet reported revenue of $761.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 33.9% over the prior year. Total Omnipod revenue was $758.4 million, up 36.9%. Of that, U.S. Omnipod revenue was $515.6 million and international Omnipod revenue was $242.9 million.
“We started the year strong, delivering continued growth momentum and robust operating margin expansion in the first quarter,” said Ashley McEvoy, president and CEO. “Our team executed on...
CMS misses mark for CGMs, insulin pumps
April 24, 2026Theresa Flaherty
YARMOUTH, Maine – Including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps in the next round of Medicare’s competitive bidding program overlooks how they are used and will not result in savings to the Medicare program, providers say.
Bundled CGM payments shift upfront costs and risk to suppliers
Currently, Medicare typically pays a one-time amount for CGM receivers, along with a monthly allowance for sensors, transmitters and other disposable supplies. Under the next round...
Med Supplies Council launches impact survey
February 19, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare’s Medical Supplies Council has launched a nationwide Market Impact Survey to assess the ongoing effects of reimbursement levels, supply chain volatility, product and operational costs, and staffing pressures across a variety of disposable supplies as well as CGMs and insulin infusion pumps.
Product categories included in survey
Ostomy supplies
Urological supplies
Continuous...
In brief: Medicare comparison legislation, Omnipod expansion, Owlet partnership
February 18, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON — Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced the Apples to Apples Comparison Act of 2026, which seeks to require the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide seniors with clear, comparable data when choosing between Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional fee-for-service coverage. By giving seniors accurate cost and coverage information, the legislation empowers them to choose the plan that best meets their health care needs. “Seniors...