Specialty Providers
AASM president says CPAP therapy needs stronger handoff
July 10, 2026Tracy Orzel, Managing Editor
BALTIMORE – CPAP setup starts long before a box lands on a patient’s doorstep, says Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, the new president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). She spoke to HME News about how to balance the handoff between sleep practices and durable medical equipment (DME) providers.
HME News: What do you see as the biggest practical barriers right now between diagnosis, setup and long-term adherence?
Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg: I think that access to care is...
No silver bullet, no problem: Daybreak bets on more options for sleep apnea
June 26, 2026Theresa Flaherty
LOS ANGELES – Daybreak has paired a new awareness campaign – aimed at making March Sleep Apnea Awareness Month across multiple states – with increased hiring and channel expansion, underscoring its push to reach millions of undiagnosed patients.
“We’re at a point where we can start changing how people think about sleep apnea – its severity and how it’s treated,” said CEO Wesley Lones. “There’s no silver bullet. Different treatments work...
Aeroflow survey: Caregivers face rising financial strain
June 24, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Many unpaid caregivers are struggling with out-of-pocket costs, work disruptions and limited support from the health care system, according to a new survey from Aeroflow Urology.
“Caregiver burnout isn’t just an emotional issue,” said Aleece Fosnight, medical advisor at Aeroflow Urology. “Caregiver burnout can contribute to poorer patient care, increased complications, and higher overall health care utilization.”
Aeroflow Urology, a nationwide...
Sweet spot of resupply: Intersection of good data, great team
June 10, 2026Theresa Flaherty
WATERLOO, Iowa – Providers need to measure the success of their resupply program with key metrics, VGM Fulfillment’s Mike DiMarco told Heartland Conference attendees this week.
“Having incomplete or fragmented data makes it difficult to leverage and act on,” said DiMarco, vice president of operations excellence at VGM Fulfillment. “You want to leverage your data and routines to be proactive vs. reactive.”
DiMarco spoke during a panel session titled...
Soleo Health expands mid-Atlantic footprint with acquisition of Realo
June 3, 2026HME News Staff
FRISCO, Texas, and MORRISVILLE, N.C. – Soleo Health has acquired Realo Specialty Care Pharmacy and BluHaven Management from parent company Realo Drugs, expanding its footprint in the mid-Atlantic region.
Realo Specialty Care’s specialty pharmacy, located in Morrisville, N.C., and BluHaven’s infusion center, located in Raleigh, N.C., complement Soleo Health’s nationwide portfolio of 28 specialty pharmacies and more than 30 ambulatory infusion suites and centers, the company...
Dreem Health wants to build a better sleep journey
May 29, 2026Theresa Flaherty
NEW YORK – Dreem Health has joined Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector service, a move the virtual sleep clinic says will help capture the growing momentum of patients actively seeking diagnosis and treatment.
Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector service offers health plan eligibility checks for online users searching for products related to sleep and sleep health.
“If they are eligible, they are guided through a dedicated enrollment flow and then proceed to potentially...
Dexcom warns of stolen sensors meant to be discarded
May 27, 2026HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Dexcom says certain lots of Dexcom G7 sensors originally designated as scrap and intended for destruction were stolen during the destruction process, then sold by third parties.
Company identifies affected lots
At this time, Dexcom has identified two lots of Dexcom G7 sensors (1725204004 and 1725069002) that were stolen, sold and used by some customers.
“Nothing matters more to Dexcom than the safety of our users and maintaining the trust of the diabetes community,”...
Preparedness varies as ventilator NCD requirement takes hold
May 22, 2026Theresa Flaherty
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. – Providers recently had to report on adherence for respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators (HMVs) for the first time as part of a new Medicare national coverage determination (NCD). Encore Healthcare CEO Zach Gantt spoke with HME News about how prepared providers were to meet the new requirement.
HME News: What are you seeing in terms of providers being prepared?
Zach Gantt: A wide range of preparedness, I would say. We've seen some customers...
Viemed juggles diversified portfolio
May 8, 2026Theresa Flaherty
LAFAYETTE, La. – Viemed is hitting an inflection point in its ventilator business under new Medicare rules, with stronger compliance and accelerating referrals offset by higher patient turnover. Growth in sleep and maternal health has added to the company’s momentum, says CEO Casey Hoyt.
Ventilator business evolving
A new national coverage determination (NCD) for home mechanical ventilation (HMV), implemented Oct. 22, has several new requirements, including compliance monitoring...
Insulet sees momentum, raises outlook
May 7, 2026HME News Staff
ACTON, Mass. – Insulet reported revenue of $761.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 33.9% over the prior year. Total Omnipod revenue was $758.4 million, up 36.9%. Of that, U.S. Omnipod revenue was $515.6 million and international Omnipod revenue was $242.9 million.
“We started the year strong, delivering continued growth momentum and robust operating margin expansion in the first quarter,” said Ashley McEvoy, president and CEO. “Our team executed on...