Tag: COPD
Study finds remote learning improves respiratory care for COPD patients
April 20, 2026HME News Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Researchers from Humana Healthcare Research and University of Chicago Medicine found that Medicare Advantage members with COPD and low medication adherence significantly improved their inhaler technique after receiving guidance over the phone from pharmacists.
Researchers say the study, recently published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, points to the promise of remote, pharmacist-led inhaler training as a way to help people with...
In brief: Industry’s lobbying push, COPD’s non-adherence problem, CPAP’s new reality star
March 6, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Registration is open for AAHomecare’s Washington Legislative Conference, May 13–14 in Washington, D.C. The Washington Legislative Conference will include a networking reception and dinner at the Capitol Hill Club on the evening of May 13, followed by a strategy breakfast on May 14 at the Hilton Washington, D.C. Capitol and a full day of meetings with legislators. “When Congress hears consistent, unified messages from providers across the country, they gain clarity...
CMS’s new vent guidelines spark provider adjustments
November 21, 2025Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – New coverage guidelines for home mechanical ventilation (HMV) are now in effect, and respiratory providers say they’re ready to help patients succeed in therapy, but they warn that some requirements may be difficult to meet.
The guidelines, released June 9 and implemented Oct. 22, expand coverage of respiratory assist devices (RADs) for chronic respiratory failure, which is often associated with COPD; and establish coverage...
Remote monitoring helps COPD patients stay out of hospital
July 17, 2025HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Researchers have found that telehealth-supported oxygen therapy significantly reduced hospital readmissions. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research evaluated the clinical effectiveness of remote monitoring and digital communication for home oxygen therapy in patients with COPD. The analysis included eight randomized controlled trials encompassing a total of 1,275 patients and compared telehealth support and usual care. Findings...
CMS releases final NCD for non-invasive ventilation
June 9, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has released a final national coverage determination (NCD) for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure consequent to COPD.
The final NCD:
Provides coverage of respiratory assist devices (RADs) for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure that often accompanies COPD; and
For the first time, establishes coverage for home mechanical ventilation for patients with COPD.
For...
Trump’s tariffs: Resmed ‘well-positioned’ with exemptions, CEO says
April 25, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
SAN DIEGO – Resmed says that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that its devices will continue to be exempt from tariffs and, therefore, the company does not expect a material impact on its financial results from any new tariffs.
As of April, the ever-changing tariff landscape included a 10% general tariff on imported products and a 145% tariff on imported products from China.
“I can report that because of the fact that our products are used to treat patients...
Study links childhood smoking, COPD
January 7, 2025HME News Staff
MIAMI – Childhood smoking before age 15 increases a person’s risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study published in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. “Our study suggests that a person with a childhood smoking history has an increased risk of developing COPD, regardless of current smoking status, smoking duration, cigarette pack years and exposure to...
Inogen OK’d to supply airway clearance device
December 30, 2024HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Simeox 200 Airway Clearance Device, expanding the company’s ability to market and meet the various needs of patients with chronic respiratory diseases in the U.S.
Inogen entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Physio-Assist SAS, a privately held company based in France that makes the technology-enabled Simeox for $32 million in 2023.
“We are very...
American Lung Association launches 'Learning to Live with COPD'
November 4, 2024HME News Staff
CHICAGO – The American Lung Association has launched the “Learning to Live with COPD” campaign to help people newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease live better, more active and fulfilling lives. "Managing COPD can be overwhelming, particularly for those newly diagnosed," said Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association. "Through our new 'Learning to Live with COPD' campaign, we aim to provide individuals with the...
AAH comments on NIV NCA
October 17, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare has submitted comments in response to the opening of a national coverage analysis for the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the home for the treatment of chronic respiratory failure consequent to COPD. In its comments, the association strongly urged the agency to establish clear and subjective medical need criteria for coverage. “When medical professionals prescribe this therapy for their patients, it is important that the clinician community...