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AMA survey finds barriers to wearable data adoption
July 9, 2026HME News Staff
CHICAGO – While interest in wearable health technologies is high, their integration into routine clinical care continues to be limited by workflow, reimbursement and trust issues, according to a new international survey from the American Medical Association (AMA). The 2026 International Physician Survey on Consumer Wearables, conducted by the AMA’s Center for Digital Health and AI and Medscape, surveyed 2,222 physicians in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the United...
Glucotrack receives patent allowance for implantable CBGM platform
July 9, 2026HME News Staff
RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Glucotrack has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent application covering its implantable continuous blood glucose monitoring platform. The application, titled “Methods and Systems for Continuously Monitoring the Glucose Level of a Patient,” expands intellectual property protection for the company’s fully implantable CBGM system as it advances toward commercialization. The filing follows three CBGM patents...
American Lung Association launches COPD support program
July 9, 2026HME News Staff
CHICAGO – The American Lung Association has launched a free program to help people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease better manage symptoms, understand treatment options and improve quality of life. “Though there is no cure for COPD, treatments like supplemental oxygen, inhalers and medication, as well as lifestyle changes, can help control symptoms and improve disease management,” said Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association. “But...
Survey finds oxygen access issues delay hospital discharges
July 8, 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...
Insulet launches Omnipod 5 in Spain
July 8, 2026HME News Staff
ACTON, Mass. – Insulet has launched its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System and Omnipod Discover data management platform in Spain, expanding its European footprint. Spain is the 26th country where Insulet sells Omnipod and the 20th country where Omnipod 5 is available. “We’re thrilled to introduce Omnipod 5 with Omnipod Discover to Spain – an important and dynamic market where we see a meaningful opportunity to support people with diabetes and the healthcare professionals...
OxyGo names vice president of revenue
July 8, 2026HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – OxyGo has named David Hicks vice president of revenue, effective mid-July. In the executive leadership role, Hicks will oversee marketing, sales and customer care across the OxyGo family of brands, including Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, LIFE Corporation and OxyGo. “David’s experience, strategic vision and customer-centric approach will further strengthen our marketing, sales and customer care teams as we continue to build an exceptional customer experience,”...
ACMESA secures extension of Medicaid fee schedule floor
July 8, 2026HME News Staff
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina General Assembly has approved the state budget, securing an additional two-year extension of the Medicaid fee schedule floor, the Atlantic Coast Medical Equipment Services Association (ACMESA) reports. The protection will now remain in effect through June 30, 2029. “This positive outcome was only possible through the hard work, relentless dedication, and strategic collaboration of our provider network, advocates, and lobbyists,” ACMESA said in...
Primary care-initiated CGMs associated with meaningful improvements
July 7, 2026HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Primary care-initiated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was associated with significantly greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c levels and lower rates of hospitalizations and emergency department visits compared with non-initiation, according to a cohort study published in the JAMA Network. The study was conducted with 8,502 adults with insulin-treated diabetes seen in primary care settings. “In this cohort study of adults with insulin-treated diabetes, initiation...
Mobility City Holdings tells story through new commercial
July 7, 2026HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings, a national mobility equipment repair, rental and sales franchise, has released a new commercial highlighting the personal story and mission behind the company. The new commercial features Mobility City CEO Diane Baratta sharing the experience that helped shape her understanding of how important dependable mobility equipment can be for individuals and families. “Mobility City has always been about helping people,” said Vinny Baratta, COO...
Coral Connect taps into AdvisorWoRx’s execution expertise
July 7, 2026HME News Staff
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Coral Connect, a specialty infusion enablement platform, has acquired AdvisorWoRx, a strategic consulting firm. Edie Gigot, MSN-RN, MBA, who founded AdvisorWoRx, will join Coral’s executive leadership team as president of infusion services to lead the company’s clinical operations, pharmacy management, dispensing enablement and health system services lines. “Specialty infusion does not have a knowledge problem. It has an execution problem,” said...