Tag: Pediatrics
Pediatric HME outgrows product-driven systems
June 10, 2026HME News Staff
The pediatric HME market faces a fundamental mismatch: Children’s needs are developmental, relational and long term, while the systems serving them still operate around products, codes and short-term approvals.
“It’s still one of the toughest parts of this space,” said Catharina Tunberg, executive vice president of product innovation at Permobil. “There’s general agreement that early and appropriate intervention matters, but the funding system does not always...
Pediatric Home Service protests insurer’s policy change
December 17, 2025HME News Staff
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Pediatric Home Service (PHS) planned to participate in a press conference at the state capitol on Dec. 17 to protest Medica’s decision to cap essential nursing coverage for medically complex children who also have supplemental coverage through Medical Assistance (MA). Medica has imposed a cap that will limit coverage for children who require 24-hour, in-home care to only 10 days of coverage per year, according...
Little Hands by Shop Home Med launches crowdfunding platform
July 23, 2025HME News Staff
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Little Hands by Shop Home Med is launching a crowdfunding platform to help caregivers raise money for essential pediatric equipment. This initiative is designed to empower families across the country who struggle to afford critical equipment, such as pediatric wheelchairs, special needs strollers, mobility aids and specialized care tools. Without out-of-pocket costs rising and insurance coverage often falling short, the platform offers a new source of hope: a community-driven...
Pediatric design meets kids where they grow
June 2, 2025Tracy Orzel
In pediatrics, the best equipment doesn’t just work—it adapts and evolves. That’s why a wave of next-gen technology is moving in, not just to meet clinical needs, but to support how kids move and play across every stage of development.
“The historically conservative world of pediatric disability is finally catching up with consumer tech, leading to innovations that enhance therapy, independence and everyday life,” said Dr. Laura Finney, clinical director at...
HME Home Health puts focus on pediatrics
March 3, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, B.C. – HME Home Health on Feb. 26 held its Annual Pediatrics Day at its Richmond corporate office. The event brought together pediatric therapists from across British Columbia – in-person and via live stream – with pediatric equipment manufacturers and representatives from key pediatric funding sources. “The pediatric equipment space is an ever-evolving landscape with new technology and best practices constantly being updated,” said Robert Boscacci, CEO and...
SuperCare Health donates gifts
December 31, 2024HME News Staff
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – SuperCare Health supported its SuperKids pediatrics department this holiday season with an annual toy drive and gift-sharing event with families in need. Over the past decade, SuperKids has donated more than $8,000 in toys and charitable contributions to families whose children battle chronic health care conditions. This year, dozens of team members from across the organization brought gifts not only to SuperKids patients but also to families enrolled in programs...
Sunset Healthcare launches pediatric line
October 8, 2024HME News Staff
CHICAGO – Sunset Healthcare Solutions has launched Brighter Pediatrics, a new product line dedicated to enhancing outcomes for home care providers serving pediatric patients. The line features pediatric NIV/CPAP masks, such as the Ray Pediatric Nasal and Full-Face Masks; an assortment of ventilator circuits and closed ventilation suction systems; and the Microflow Microdial Flowmeter which allows for precise and repeatable micro-step flow adjustments for infants requiring supplemental oxygen....
Three providers partner to offer LIW products
May 30, 2024HME News Staff
RICHMOND, British Columbia – HME Home Medical Equipment, HME Home Health and Harding Medical have partnered to expand pediatric product offerings nationwide. As part of the partnership, the three companies will share the exclusive rights to sell LIW Care Technology products across Canada with a dedicated website, www.hmekids.com. “HME Home Health is excited to partner again with HME Home Medical Equipment and Harding Medical,” said Robert Boscacci, CEO and co-founder of HME Home...
Study: Risk of increased health care utilization for children with sleep disorders
April 1, 2024HME News Staff
DARIEN, Ill. - Among children who had a chronic medical condition, those who also had a diagnosed sleep disorder were nearly two times more likely to have increased health care utilization than those who had no sleep disorder, according to a new study. The study, "Association between sleep disorders and health care utilization in children with chronic medical conditions: A Medicaid claims data analysis.” appeared in the April 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the official...
PHS sees Florida as ‘positive move’
December 1, 2023HME News Staff
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Pediatric Home Service has entered the Florida market with its acquisition of Jacksonville-based All About Pediatrics, one of two recent acquisitions the company has made as it continues to build out its platform, says CEO Adam Nielsen.
PHS already had a longstanding relationship with All About Pediatrics, which provides respiratory therapy and enteral nutrition though three locations in Jacksonville, Orlando and Palm City.
“We’re always looking...