Tag: Medline
Medline plans new distribution center in Michigan
October 20, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a new distribution center in Van Buren Township, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, as part of its effort to build a Midwestern network. The 800,000-square-foot facility will add capacity and operational flexibility as the company invests to support its growth and the evolving needs of health care providers across all points of care. "This investment in Van Buren Township reflects Medline's continued focus on strengthening our Michigan distribution...
Medline executes field action, prepares to exit bed market
October 19, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline is executing a voluntary field action to initiate product removal, discontinuation and market exit of all Medline brand beds, including home care, bariatric and long-term care beds, the company announced in an Oct. 14 letter to customers.
The exit also applies to all associated pendants, accessories, replacement parts and bed-containing order packages, the company says.
“We believe this action best supports our commitment to product quality and safety...
Medline upgrades TrackPoint inventory management solution
October 15, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has launched an enhanced version of TrackPoint, its online inventory management and patient item usage solution. TrackPoint is designed to help long-term care and inpatient hospice providers more easily track supplies from Medline, capture patient-level usage and gain visibility into inventory across locations. "We know that our customers, especially in post-acute care, often don't have access to inventory management solutions and charge-capturing systems...
Collins Surgical taps Medline to streamline DME capabilities
September 2, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – A new supply deal agreement will allow Collins Surgical to leverage Medline’s drop-ship program to expand and streamline its durable medical equipment (DME) fulfillment capabilities. Collins Surgical will gain access to Medline’s broad portfolio of DME, with an emphasis on bath safety and mobility products. “Collins Surgical has been serving the community for more than 45 years, and as we continue to grow, it is essential that we partner with organizations...
In brief: M&A heats up, Aeroflow lands Fallon, Collins taps Medline
September 2, 2026HME News Staff
PITTSBURGH – The home medical equipment (HME) industry is seeing a significant uptick in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2026, based on annualized first half data collected and analyzed by The Braff Group.
There were 22 deals for 2025 and 36 deals for 2026, a 63.6% increase, with potential to reach their highest numbers since 2022, according to the firm’s “Mid-Year 2026 Update: The Rebound Continues.”
“When deal flow plunged from 2021 to 2023, you could...
Medline cites fire costs, growth investments as part of moderated outlook
August 14, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline’s first-half financial results included $336 million in costs related to the June fire that destroyed one of its distribution centers in Tracy, Calif. The company expects to incur another $50 million to $100 million in fire-related costs during the second half of the year.
CEO Jim Boyle said expenses such as cleanup, product rerouting and airfreight will be excluded from Medline’s adjusted EBITDA, while other costs, including lease expenses and labor...
Medline, Caremax Medical sign supplier agreement for incontinence supplies
August 12, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline has announced a new supplier agreement with Caremax Medical Equipment & Supplies, a family-owned and operated provider based in Las Vegas servicing locals and visitors for more than 15 years. As part of the agreement, signed in June 2026, Caremax Medical Equipment & Supplies will have access to Medline's comprehensive portfolio of Medline Brand incontinence supplies and will leverage Medline's Home Direct program, enabling health care supplies to be delivered...
Medline earnings include double-digit decrease in net income
August 5, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline reported net sales of $7.7 billion, an 11.6% increase, for the second quarter this year compared to the prior-year period. Net income was $139 million, a 58.3% decrease; and adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 billion, a 13.4% increase.
“Our second quarter results reflect strong execution of our growth strategy, and the operational resilience of our team,” said Jim Boyle, CEO. “We delivered robust top-line growth in the quarter, secured over 65% of our annual...
In brief: Medline earnings, CMS master list, recall update
August 5, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline reported net sales of $7.7 billion, an 11.6% increase, for the second quarter this year compared to the prior-year period. Net income was $139 million, a 58.3% decrease; and adjusted EBITDA was $1.1 billion, a 13.4% increase.
“Our second quarter results reflect strong execution of our growth strategy, and the operational resilience of our team,” said Jim Boyle, CEO. “We delivered robust top-line growth in the quarter, secured over 65% of our annual...
Medline announces new 1 million-square-foot facility in California
July 21, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – Medline plans to open a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Perris, Calif. This follows the company’s previous announcement of a lease agreement for an existing 925,000-square-foot facility in Tracy, Calif., and plans for a 709,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, Calif., in January 2027. "This investment marks another step in the continued growth of our California distribution network," said Jim Eveland, vice president of regional operations...