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In brief: Oxygen access issues, wearable adoption barriers, N.C. rate floor

July 2, 2026HME News Staff

WASHINGTON – Limited access to high-flow home oxygen is delaying hospital discharges and adding costs and risks for patients and the health care system, according to a national survey by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). In the survey, 94% of 54 respiratory clinicians at 40 medical centers nationwide reported at least one discharge delay per month related to oxygen access issues. One-third reported six or more patients experiencing delays each month. Most delays added two or more...

high-flow oxygen, Liquid oxygen, Medicaid, rate floor, wearable adoption