Chatsworth, Calif. Chad Therapeutics reported that sales of its home oxygen filling system increased by 64 percent in fiscal 2005 compared to the previous

Elyria, Ohio Invacare Corp. has acquired Altimate Medical, a manufacturer of standing frames and mobility aids for the rehab market. Morton, Minn.-based

Port Washington, N.Y. Drive Medical plans to introduce a line of DME designed by world-renowned architect and product designer Michael Graves. By providing

Priority Healthcare has acquired Louisville, Ky.-based SpectraCare's $32-million infusion business and its medical management component, Care Continuum,

New Braunfels, Texas In a continuing legal battle with the government, The Scooter Store has filed a new lawsuit this time against CMS. The May 27 complaint,

Waterloo, Iowa A new company backed by The VGM Group has been created as an accreditation body for HME providers. Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation

Average Medicare DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, Etc.) 61 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, Etc.) 49 Rehab

Washington HHS has announced a new Medicaid program in Vermont that the government says will give elderly and disabled residents more options to remain

Baltimore CMS Medical Director Sean Tunis has agreed to a one-year suspension of his medical license and a $20,000 fine for falsifying documents to show

Washington One of the HME industry's chief advocates on Capitol Hill plans to introduce a bill that would modify the DME competitive bidding provision