Tag: Rotech Healthcare
In brief: Rotech makes buy, OPGA taps director, CareForward joins bid fight
September 26, 2025HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare has acquired Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Home Medical Equipment, expanding its footprint in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Baptist Home Medical Equipment was owned by Baptist Memorial Health, which is comprised of 23 hospitals.
“We are thrilled to work with the Baptist Memorial Health Care team and expand our presence in these states,” said Robin Menchen, president and CEO of Rotech. “This acquisition is not...
Rotech acquires Baptist Home Medical, expanding southern footprint
September 25, 2025HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare has acquired Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Home Medical Equipment, expanding its footprint in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Baptist Home Medical Equipment was owned by Baptist Memorial Health, which is comprised of 23 hospitals.
“We are thrilled to work with the Baptist Memorial Health Care team and expand our presence in these states,” said Robin Menchen, president and CEO of Rotech. “This acquisition is not...
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.
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Tenacity, trailblazing & tech: Robin Menchen’s vision for future of HME
June 13, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Robin Menchen, the 2025 HME Woman of the Year, became the first female president and CEO of Rotech Healthcare in 2019. Her advice to other aspiring leaders in the HME industry: Adopt a can-do attitude.
Menchen has worked at Rotech Healthcare for more than 30 years, starting at the company as a compliance officer and working her way up the ladder to chief administrative officer and then COO, before replacing Tim Pigg as president and CEO.
“We spend a...
Rotech’s Menchen named HME Woman Of The Year
June 11, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa –Robin Menchen, CEO of Rotech Healthcare, has been named the 2025 HME Woman of the Year.
Menchen started at Rotech more than 30 years ago, where she first started as compliance officer. In 2024, she became the first female CEO and president of Rotech.
“Robin has literally given her life career to this industry,” said Joni Moss, chief administration officer for Rotech. “She is a transformational leader, creates a common vision...
Owens & Minor, Rotech cancel merger
June 5, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor and Rotech Healthcare have mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced acquisition.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Owens & Minor has paid $80 million to Rotech Healthcare.
“For many months, our teammates, along with the Rotech team, have worked tirelessly in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission to close this transaction, and while we believe there would have been ample benefits to patients, payers...
Sleep, diabetes ‘lead the way’ at Owens & Minor
May 9, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor delivered on almost all expectations for the first quarter of 2025, with the Patient Direct segment performing “exceedingly well,” say company executives.
Patient Direct revenue was $674 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. On a same-day basis, revenue increased 7.3% year over year, said CEO Edward Pesicka, during a recent call to discuss the company’s earnings.
“The...
Owens & Minor upsizes offering to $1B
April 3, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor has upsized its recently announced private offering to from $600 million to $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes. The notes will bear interest at the rate of 10% per year and will mature April 15, 20230. The proceeds will be used to finance its acquisition of Rotech Healthcare, along with cash on hand and expected borrowings under a new senior secured incremental term loan B facility. Proceeds will also be used for other transactions contemplated...
In brief: Owens & Minor explores P&HS sale, Grassley challenges UHC, CCS details burnout
February 28, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va.– Owens & Minor is looking to sell off its Products & Healthcare Services business, while it remains “bullish” on its Patient Direct business.
The company made the announcement today, as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results.
“Our commitment to directing capital toward the higher growth and higher margin Patient Direct segment has been increasingly evident in recent years and is consistent with our strategy,” said...
Owens & Minor explores sales of Products & Healthcare Services division
February 28, 2025HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va.– Owens & Minor is looking to sell off its Products & Healthcare Services business, while it remains “bullish” on its Patient Direct business.
The company made the announcement today, as part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results.
“Our commitment to directing capital toward the higher growth and higher margin Patient Direct segment has been increasingly evident in recent years and is consistent with our strategy,” said...