ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) announced that its popular duration card has been given a facelift for 2025. The duration card, a staple resource for ambulatory oxygen patients, lists the most common medical oxygen cylinder sizes and the approximate duration for each when utilizing a continuous flow oxygen regulator or 6:1 conserver on a full cylinder.
BALL GROUND, Georgia—CAIRE Inc., a manufacturer of oxygen equipment, announced the addition of Accurate Biomed Services to its CAIRE Authorized Service Network in the United States.
Missouri—In a major advancement in fire safety, Missouri became the first state to require that durable medical equipment companies (DMEs) supply Medicaid oxygen patients with thermal fuses such as the Firesafe cannula valve. The requirement was championed by the Springfield Fire Department and Battlefield Fire Protection District, in partnership with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Missouri House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON—The Office of Inspector General (OIG) updated its work plan with two new durable medical equipment, prosthetics/orthotics and supplies-related reviews, the American Association for Homecare wrote in a recent e-newsletter to members. The OIG is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is an independent office that reviews the department for fraud, waste and abuse.
ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) recently introduced a new product solutions catalog.
The oxygen catalog highlights RRI’s newest entry into the oxygen analyzer market, the O2 Checker, as well as its commitment to high-pressure oxygen products.
WASHINGTON (December 2, 2022)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have published a new Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment LCD and related
ST. LOUIS (November 3, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) expands Boost Oxygen offering with new showroom floor display. Building upon the success of Boost Oxygen’s introduction into the homecare market, Responsive Respiratory broadens its product line with an attractive floor display.
ST. LOUIS (September 6, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) has entered into a partnership agreement for the distribution of Boost Oxygen products into the homecare market.
Founded in 2007, Boost Oxygen is a non‐prescription respiratory support product at an accessible price point for consumers. Boost provides 95% pure supplemental oxygen in a convenient, lightweight, easy‐to‐use canister.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 16, 2022—The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC), a coalition of the nation's leading home respiratory therapy providers and manufacturing companies, commended 22 House lawmakers for urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect patients’ access to home oxygen.
WATERLOO, Iowa & LONDON (August 2, 2022)—Belluscura, a medical device developer focused on lightweight and portable oxygen enrichment technology, announces that it has entered into a Group Purchasing Organization Product Supply Agreement for the supply of portable oxygen concentrators with VGM Group, Inc.
BALL GROUND, GA (May 5, 2022)—Global oxygen equipment manufacturer CAIRE Inc. will be expanding its portfolio of solutions in Latin America this summer. The Companion 5 and NewLife Intensity 10 stationary oxygen concentrators are expected to launch in July, following an anticipated approval by the Brazilian Health Regularity Agency (Anvisa).
ST. LOUIS (April 12, 2022)—Responsive Respiratory expands its compliance sign offering with two new quarantine signs.
The new quarantine signs feature a high visibility orange double‐sided design and are made of durable, water‐resistant material that is similar in design to RRI existing compliance sign packs. The eye‐catching signs are available in two messages: QUARANTINE EQUIPMENT and QUARANTINE OXYGEN CYLINDERS.
BALL GROUND, Ga. (April 5, 2022)—Two decades ago, oxygen users all over the world had two therapeutic options for mobility—gas cylinders or a portable liquid oxygen device. Many lived life tethered to an at-home oxygen source and were very limited in their ability to travel or maintain a healthy level of activity.
