Tag: Non-invasive ventilators
Preparedness varies as ventilator NCD requirement takes hold
May 22, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. – Providers recently had to report on adherence for respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators (HMVs) for the first time as part of a new Medicare national coverage determination (NCD). Encore Healthcare CEO Zach Gantt spoke with HME News about how prepared providers were to meet the new requirement.
HME News: What are you seeing in terms of providers being prepared?
Zach Gantt: A wide range of preparedness, I would say. We've seen some customers...
Viemed juggles diversified portfolio
May 8, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed is hitting an inflection point in its ventilator business under new Medicare rules, with stronger compliance and accelerating referrals offset by higher patient turnover. Growth in sleep and maternal health has added to the company’s momentum, says CEO Casey Hoyt.
Ventilator business evolving
A new national coverage determination (NCD) for home mechanical ventilation (HMV), implemented Oct. 22, has several new requirements, including compliance monitoring...
Viemed’s efforts pay off, with revenues increasing 28%
May 6, 2026HME News Staff
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed Healthcare reported net revenues of $75.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $16.3 million, or 28%, over the comparable quarter in 2025.
Net income attributable to Viemed totaled $2.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $14.3 million, a 12% increase.
“The first quarter showed clearly that the work we have put into diversifying and scaling this platform is paying off,” said Casey Hoyt, CEO. “Sleep...
Philips issues correction for Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators
April 20, 2026HME News Staff
AMSTERDAN – Philips has issued a correction for Trilogy Evo Platform Ventilators, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has identified issues related to the use of prohibited non-pneumatic nebulizers and the obstruction alarm timing. As of March 6, it has reported three serious injuries and no deaths associated with these issues. Philips has sent affected customers a letter recommending that they:
Update all Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators with software...
CQRC Chair Menchen wants to protect patient access amid bidding, other concerns
August 8, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ORLANDO, Fla. - As the new chair of the Council for Quality Respiratory Care, Robin Menchen has a lot of irons in the fire, including the SOAR Act, the new national coverage determination for non-invasive ventilation and the return of competitive bidding. Menchen, who is also president and CEO of Rotech Healthcare, spoke with HME News about the organization’s priorities and where the industry can look for opportunity.
HME News: The big news in the industry right now is the return of...
Viemed sees ongoing organic growth
August 7, 2025HME News Staff
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed Healthcare remained “on track” during the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of $63.1 million, an increase of 14.7% over the same period in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter totaled $14.3 million, an 11.5% increase.
"The solid execution of our vent and sleep businesses - together with continued leveraging of expenses - produced second quarter results that met our expectations and kept us on track for our organic growth...
Win for patients, challenges for suppliers in new vent policy
June 20, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WASHINGTON – The final national coverage determination (NCD) for noninvasive home mechanical ventilators (HMV) and respiratory assist devices (RADs) will make it easier for patients to access therapy but impose some additional requirements on HME providers, say industry stakeholders.
Released June 9, the final NCD provides coverage of RADs for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure that often accompanies COPD and establishes coverage for HMVs for the treatment of COPD.
“This...
Respiratory leaders develop white paper
June 12, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Leaders from AAHomecare’s Ventilator Work Group and HME/RT Council have developed a new educational resource that explains the differences between the two types of breathing support devices used at home. Choosing the Right Respiratory Support: Ventilators or RADs provides a comprehensive look at the different use cases, features and technologies for home mechanical ventilators (HMV) and respiratory assist devices (RAD), the association says. This white paper spotlights why...
CMS releases final NCD for non-invasive ventilation
June 9, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has released a final national coverage determination (NCD) for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure consequent to COPD.
The final NCD:
Provides coverage of respiratory assist devices (RADs) for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure that often accompanies COPD; and
For the first time, establishes coverage for home mechanical ventilation for patients with COPD.
For...
In brief: Protect indie pharmacies, comment on NIV decision, fill sleep education gaps
March 14, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A group of senators has introduced legislation to limit what they say are abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
The “Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act,” introduced by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Roger Marshal, R-Kan., Mark Warner, D-Va., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., cracks down on what they call “spread pricing” - charging Medicaid more than PBMs charge pharmacies for a drug, driving up costs for Medicaid and short-changing pharmacies....