Tag: Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC)
Inogen to sell U.S. oxygen rental biz to Rotech Healthcare
October 1, 2026HME News Staff
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen has signed a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. oxygen rental business to Rotech Healthcare for a total estimated cash consideration of up to $25 million.
Separately, Inogen has also signed a new, long-term supply agreement with Rotech that it believes will accelerate patient demand and access to Inogen’s oxygen concentrators through Rotech’s national distribution network.
Following these transactions, Inogen says it will operate through a simpler,...
Channel shift continues to boost B2B, pressure DTC at Inogen
August 7, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen expects its U.S. business to return to overall growth in the second half of 2026, driven by momentum in its business-to-business channel as it works through continued pressure in its direct-to-consumer and rental channels.
Inogen reported U.S. sales were $42.3 million in the second quarter, as the strong mid-single-digit revenue growth in its B2B channel was not enough to offset channel mix challenges.
“Results in DTC reflect a market shift where HMEs are...
Performance, reliability top POC wish list
July 17, 2026HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Seventy-one percent of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll say they are either dissatisfied or neutral about the portable oxygen concentrator (POC) options currently available on the market.
As seniors become increasingly active and mobile, demand for POCs continues to grow. However, respondents say the infrastructure supporting the POC market – including the technology of devices – has not kept pace with provider and patient needs.
“The technology...
Jumao, Homed partner to build POC portfolio
June 15, 2026HME News Staff
GRAFTON, Ohio – Jiangsu Jumao X-Care Medical has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Shenzhen Homed Medical Device to design, manufacture and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of portable oxygen concentrators (POCs).
All products under this partnership will be added to Jumao’s existing respiratory product platform and be manufactured and sold exclusively by Jumao. The expanded and enhanced product line will be brought to market directly through distributors from Jumao,...
WeOxy steps into HME channel, taps industry vet to lead sales
May 28, 2026HME News Staff
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – WeOxy has soft launched the WeOxy Q5, its next-gen portable oxygen concentrator (POC), and appointed industry veteran John Stelzner as vice president of sales. The company is offering qualified DME providers the opportunity to request a WeOxy Q5 at no cost to evaluate with their own patients.
About John Stelzner
Stelzner brings decades of respiratory and HME industry experience, including as vice president of sales, Eastern U.S., at Philips Respironics; vice president...
Inogen rides B2B tailwind, as POC adoption reshapes channel mix
May 8, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen’s business-to-business channel is benefiting from the accelerating adoption of portable oxygen concentrators (POCs), a shift that is weighing on its direct-to-consumer and rental channels but creating opportunities to drive additional sales of complementary respiratory products.
“The shift that we see within the U.S. from oxygen tanks to POCs has an impact on both direct-to-consumer, as well as rental patients, which is also creating that tailwind...
Inogen credits ‘power of our strategy’
May 7, 2026HME News Staff
BEVERLY, Mass. - Inogen reported total revenue of $85.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 3.4% increase compared to the prior-year period, ahead of the company’s expectations.
Other financial results
Total gross margin was 44.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 44.2% in the prior-year period. Adjusted gross margin improved by 30 basis points to 44.7% compared to 44.4% in the prior-year period due to cost improvements in the total cost of revenue.
GAAP net loss for...
Providers expect pick up in sleep patient volume
April 29, 2026HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Providers saw slower sleep patient volume in the last 12 months but expect improved growth in the next 12 months, according to the 1Q26 HME Sleep and Oxygen Survey from Needham.
Other sleep-related findings from the survey:
Resmed looks likely to lose flow generator market share to React Health and modest mask market share to React Health and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in the next 12 months.
Respondents expect to shift a moderate portion of their flow generator purchases...
Inogen hits profitability milestone, grows TAM sixfold with new respiratory products
February 27, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
BEVERLY, Mass. – President and CEO Kevin Smith says 2025 marked a critical turning point for Inogen, with the company delivering adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time since 2021. Underscoring that progress, Inogen has authorized a $30 million share repurchase program spanning 2026–27.
For the full year, Inogen reported positive adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million, signaling stabilization after several years of restructuring and portfolio expansion.
“The share repurchase...
Inogen credits discipline in year-over-year improvements
February 25, 2026HME News Staff
BEVERLY, Mass. – Inogen reported total revenue of $81.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 2% increase compared to the same period last year, primarily driven by higher growth in international portable oxygen concentrator (POC) sales (14.8%), partially offset by lower U.S. sales and U.S. rentals.
Other Q4 financial results:
Total gross margin was 43.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease from 45.3% in the prior-year period, primarily...