Tag: National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
In brief: Feenstra backs HME, McKesson sells stake, AAH honors Bill Fredericks
May 1, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group applauds Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, for recognizing the dedication and integrity of quality home medical equipment (HME) providers during a recent congressional hearing.
During the hearing on fraud, waste and abuse held by the Ways & Means Committee in the House of Representatives, Feenstra stated:
“I worry about how we can protect the providers who have long operated in good faith, upholding the highest levels of integrity, from losing their local footprints...
NHIA conference draws record crowd, honors leading professionals
April 30, 2026HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The recent 2026 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference drew record attendance with more than 1,700 industry professionals attending and more than 150 product and service suppliers – including 40 first timers – exhibiting. At the event, the association also presented several awards, including:
The Changemaker Award to Crystal Killian, a recognized patient advocate in the parenteral nutrition community who joined NHIA members on Capitol Hill to...
NHIA adds Fresenius Kabi to advisory council to address home infusion issues
April 29, 2026HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association has announced that Fresenius Kabi has joined its Future of Infusion Advisory Council (FIAC), a strategic group comprising manufacturers and service companies that support home and alternative site infusion professionals. The group also works with the association’s staff and board of directors to address critical issues, challenges and opportunities. “Fresenius Kabi is committed to supporting patients who rely on infusion therapies,...
In brief: Supplies access, WellSky partnership, NHIA awards, Dynarex expansion
April 17, 2026HME News Staff
BIDDEFORD, Maine – The United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA) has launched a nationwide survey for end users of ostomy and urological supplies and has invited providers to share the survey with their customers.
UOAA requests providers use the following language when promoting the survey:
“We have teamed up with UOAA and need your help. Your experience helps protect patient safety and access to the supplies you depend on. United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA)...
NHIA announces 2026 innovation award finalists
April 15, 2026HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has announced the finalists for its 2026 Exhibitor Innovation Award. The award recognizes groundbreaking products or services that advance the home and alternate site infusion industry.
The finalists are:
CE Cleanrooms - Paragon
Germfree Laboratories, LLC – Smarthood
Mandolin
POM Partners, Inc. - POM Safe
More than 150 companies exhibiting at the NHIA 2026 Annual Conference (NHIA 2026) were invited to...
NHIA releases state of home infusion report
March 12, 2026HME News Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) has released its latest report on the home and alternate site infusion industry’s market position based on claims data from a three-year timeframe. Infusion Industry Trends shows the industry’s evolution across therapy categories and payer environments, as well as provides insight into emerging market dynamics, operations pressures and strategic opportunities, the NHIA says. “Home and alternate site infusion continues...
At NHIA 2026, leadership and learning take the spotlight amid industry change
February 20, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
DENVER – Building connections is front and center at this year’s National Home Infusion Association Conference, with opportunities built right into the education agenda, say conference organizers.
This year’s event, which takes place April 18-22 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, will bring back popular roundtable formats and condensed 30-minute sessions that make it easier for attendees to engage in more topics.
“Like...
NHIA applauds ‘momentum’ for home infusion coverage improvements
February 4, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Feb. 3 passed a government funding bill that includes a change to the qualifying criteria for drugs under Medicare’s home infusion benefit. The National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) believes the change may expand access to certain health care provider-administered drugs if an infusion pump is required for administration.
The change, part of H.R. 4993, the Joe Fiandra Access...
AAHomecare, NHIA urge lawmakers to act
January 9, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare and the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) testified before the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on Jan. 8 to make the case for industry bills that would protect access to home medical equipment (HME) and home infusion therapy.
Tom Ryan discusses ‘troubling’ competitive bidding program
In addition to discussing H.R. 2005, which would re-establish 75/25 blended Medicare reimbursement...
In brief: Gauge invests in Reliable, BioMatrix buys First Choice, AMA pushes telehealth
January 9, 2026HME News Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn., and SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Gauge Capital has partnered with the management team of Reliable Medical to provide growth capital and recapitalize the business.
Gauge Capital, a middle-market private equity firm based in Southlake, Texas, acquired Reliable Medical from Seven Hills Capital, which first invested in the company in 2018 and re-invested in 2024.
“We’re excited to partner with Gauge, whose...