Tag: Merits Health Products
In brief: ACCESS Model expands, Merits enters new chapter, CPAP reduces mortality
September 18, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will expand an existing initiative to offer technology-support care options to Medicare beneficiaries who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure.
The Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model currently offers care options for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic musculoskeletal pain and depression.
“We built ACCESS because too many people with...
Merits announces Bret Tracy’s return
July 13, 2026HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits Health Products has appointed Bret Tracy as vice president of sales and marketing. Tracy, who has more than 26 years of experience in complex rehab technology (CRT), previously worked at Merits from 2017-24. “We are thrilled to welcome Bret back to the Merits family,” said Andrew Maskery, president. “His extensive knowledge and experience in the HME and CRT industries, combined with his deep familiarity with Merits and our products, make him an outstanding...
Mobility market pulls in two directions
May 1, 2026Tracy Orzel
YARMOUTH, Maine – The standard mobility market is being shaped by two competing forces: A growing demand from consumers for lighter, more versatile devices designed for life beyond the home, and a reimbursement system that continues to lag both technology and lived reality.
Consumers want lightweight, portable & stylish
Manufacturers say consumer demand is moving toward lighter, more portable scooters and power chairs, with design choices increasingly shaped by how easily a device can...
Merits Health writes new chapter for Motivation
March 23, 2026HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits Health Products has restarted production of the Motivation Charitable Trust range of wheelchairs, seating systems, trikes, parts and sports products.
Motivation closed its U.K. operation in 2025 due to global pressures, including cuts to international aid.
“It’s a natural fit for Merits,” said Jonathan Cheng, president of Merits Health Products. “Our ambition is always to create the best products in their class, with functionality for...
Hoveround, Merits form partnership
August 4, 2025HME News Staff
BRADENTON, Fla. - Hoveround Mobility Solutions (HMS) has announced that as part of a new strategic partnership, Merits Health Products USA will assist with storing and shipping parts for its flagship MPV5 power chair, improving delivery times and service responsiveness.
The two companies, which will continue to operate as independent entities, will also share responsibilities for technical and parts support, ensuring a smooth experience for HMS’s customers nationwide, they say.
“Our...
In brief: Stakeholders push back, Owens & Minor upsizes offering, Merits expands
April 4, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare, the Council for Quality Respiratory Care and VGM are raising concerns with CMS and lawmakers about the access issues and the negative health outcomes that could result from a recent draft proposal for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
CMS on March 11 released a proposed decision in response to the request to reconsider NCD 280.1 to establish coverage policies for the use of noninvasive home mechanical ventilators and respiratory assist devices for...
Merits expands portfolio with Aergo
April 2, 2025HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits Health Products has acquired Aergo, a U.K.-based company specializing in postural management solutions for wheelchair users.
The acquisition accelerates Merits’ roadmap toward creating a fully integrated ecosystem of smart mobility solutions that leverage data and connectivity to improve outcomes and health care provider insights.
“The acquisition of Aergo Health aligns perfectly with our mission of enabling independence and accessibility...
Are weight-loss drugs a new wrinkle for bariatrics?
December 29, 2023John Andrews
Bariatrics has been a consistently strong market for home medical equipment over the past couple decades, with few external disruptions to impede its progress. So, the seemingly overnight arrival of weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro raise questions for the market, from how they will impact bariatric surgery to heavy-duty medical equipment.
Yet, industry analysts and manufacturers don’t think it’s a major issue right now, as it is not realistic for many people...
In brief: Invacare sales decrease, smart home market, ARPA payments
May 19, 2023HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio - Invacare Holdings reported its predecessor, Invacare Corp., had net sales of $165.5 million for the first quarter 2023, a decrease of 17.7% compared to the same period last year.
During the first quarter, Invacare announced that its U.S. entities, including Freedom Designs and Adaptive Switch Laboratories, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They emerged from bankruptcy on May 5.
“Year-to-date, we've made tremendous strides in all aspects of the company’s...
Merits to launch new ERP system in early June
May 18, 2023HME News Staff
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Merits will launch a new company-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) system on June 5 to bring improved efficiencies and greater transparency across all areas of the business. It has been designed to streamline operations, track inventory levels in real-time, generate quotes and invoices quicker, and manage customer communication more effectively. The company says, while customers may not see a lot of these changes happening in the background, documents such as quotes,...