Optimize for Outcomes series introduces outcome-based resources, webinars & product enhancements to industry members

ATLANTA—Trella Health, a provider of market intelligence and integrated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for post-acute care, home medical equipment and infusion organizations, is launching its Optimize for Outcomes content series to help organizations

Derek Johnson will take over as executive vice president of Home Medical Equipment

WASHINGTON, Indiana—Williams Bros. Health Care Pharmacy announced the promotion of Derek Johnson to executive vice president of the home medical equipment (HME) division. In this leadership role, Johnson will oversee the direction, operational execution and continued expansion of the company’s HME division across its growing service region.

The podcast will feature expert conversations, insights and updates in the HME industry

WATERLOO, Iowa—VGM & Associates announced the launch of its new podcast series, "IM: Unfiltered," for members of the VGM community. This new series delivers candid conversations, expert insights and updates that matter most to home medical equipment (HME) providers.

The platform enables the remote delivery of overnight test results, reducing the need for physical pickups and minimizing delays in diagnosis.

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota—Nonin Medical, a global manufacturer of wearable and noninvasive medical monitoring devices, has announced the launch of the Nonin Health platform. The purpose-built cloud-based data ecosystem and software platform is designed for durable and home medical equipment (DME/HME) providers, sleep dentists and sleep labs.


The law removes barriers to care patients may face when obtaining medical supplies

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—The state of Maine recently passed the bill titled LD 145, which exempts durable medical sales tax. Aeroflow Health in North Carolina announced it is celebrating the passing of LD 145 to exempt durable medical equipment from sales tax in Maine, including breast pumps. 

The company also announced a teleconference call to discuss results & business activities with analysts & investors

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pennsylvania—AdaptHealth Corp., a provider of patient-centered, health care-at-home solutions including home medical equipment, medical supplies and related services, will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of the financial markets on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Management will host a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and business activities with analysts and investors.


The report provides an analysis of national & state-level patient trends, utilization patterns & market dynamics across home health, hospice & skilled nursing.

ATLANTA—More than 55% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, and enrollment in preferred provider organization plans rose nearly 20% between 2023 and 2024, according to a new report out from Trella Health. 

The organization is encouraging DME providers to submit their comments on certain issues in the CMS proposed rule

WASHINGTON—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has put out a list of issues in the government's proposed rule for durable medical equipment (DME) that it's asking providers to submit public comment on in the next 30 days. 

The company purchased the Ballad Health-owned provider for $1.6M

CINCINNATI—Quipt Home Medical Corp. announced it has acquired a full-service durable medical equipment (DME) provider that is wholly owned by Ballad Health. Ballad Health is an integrated health system comprised of 20 hospitals, post-acute care and behavioral health services, and a large multi-specialty group physician practice. Ballad Health serves 29 counties of the Appalachian Highlands in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky.

The company will invest several million into Western North Carolina, where the company is headquartered

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced a new philanthropic giving program that aims to give back several million dollars to the Western North Carolina community over the next five years. 


The new rule includes new policies regarding rate-setting methodologies, bid limits & payment changes for continuous glucose monitors

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) released a proposed rule on home health and durable medical equipment (DME) that includes new provisions for the next implementation of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP), the American Association for Homecare (AAHomeCare) shared in an email with its members. 

The battery-powered stairlift chair allows the user to swivel to the desired position with ease

DURHAM, North Carolina—Avalon Stairlifts, a provider of automated stairlifts and home medical equipment for seniors and others with mobility issues, launched its new battery-powered swivel chair stairlift. The stairlift chair allows the user to swivel to the desired descending position with little to no effort, giving complete control to the user.