Tag: Respiratory Assist Device (RAD)
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...