WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (December 8, 2016)—3B Medical, Inc. is pleased to announce the debut of its second-generation design of the Cirrus 5 Stationary Oxygen Concentrator. The new Cirrus 5 includes the following product enhancements and improvements: new and improved carrying handle, oxygen outlet port upgraded from plastic to stainless steel, addition of power cord retention to remove possibility of accidental power disconnect and a new lighter color with fingerprint resistant finish.
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AMSTERDAM (October 25, 2016)—In conjunction with Respiratory Care Week (October 23–29), Royal Philips announced the launch of “COPD insider,” an online community where leaders in value-based Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care will discuss new and innovative solutions, highlight the biggest issues in COPD care, share a wealth of knowledge and provide practical solutions fo
WASHINGTON, D.C (October 19, 2016)—A study released today by the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) shows that Medicare reimbursement rates for home medical equipment cover just 88 percent of overall costs for companies providing this service.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2016)—Dan Starck, chair of CQRC, responds to the GAO Access Report on Competitive Bidding:
"While the CQRC has supported competitive bidding in concept, we remain deeply concerned about the implementation of the competitive bidding program. Today's report shows that fewer beneficiaries are receiving home oxygen therapy in light of competitive bidding."
LENEXA, Kan. (October 13, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc. is hosting a free webinar for attendees on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 1:00 Central, 2:00 EST, to discuss what is necessary to appropriately document and bill for new oxygen capped rental patients. The webinar is entitled “Starting a New Oxygen Capped Rental: Best practices to safeguard your revenue,” presented by Andrea Stark, of Mira Vista.
INDIANPOLIS (October 13, 2016)—Cryogenic Solutions, LLC, acquired Inventory Solutions, Inc. a national supplier of refurbished respiratory products to the home medical equipment (HME) industry.
ATLANTA (October 11, 2016)—Linde Healthcare has introduced a unique therapeutic oxygen cylinder to the United States’ health care market that enhances patient safety while providing a higher efficiency and cost effective oxygen delivery system than other systems in the market today.
NEWTOWN, Conn. (October 10, 2016)—O2 Concepts announced an expansion of its sales team in the United States with the hire of Ken Abriola as vice president of domestic sales and the promotion of John Lewis to national sales director.
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LONDON and AMSTERDAM (September 7, 2016)—Royal Philips announced preliminary results of an independent, multicenter Home Oxygen Therapy-Home Mechanical Ventilation (HOT-HMV) study carried out by respiratory experts at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Philips’s work in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) started several decades ago when it began providing health care professionals and patients with innovative treatment solutions and services.
SAN DIEGO (September 7, 2016)—ResMed welcomed positive results from a multicenter, randomized controlled trial known as HOT-HMV. The study was presented today during the 2016 European Respiratory Society International Congress in London.
NEW YORK (August 31, 2016)—Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) announced an agreement today, under which CD&R-managed funds will make a significant equity investment alongside existing management in Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive), a global manufacturer of medical products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
BALL GROUND, Ga. (August 30, 2016)—CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, announced the implementation of a Minimum Advertised Price Policy (MAP Policy) applicable to all distributors, retailers and resellers who advertise or sell CAIRE products over the Internet. CAIRE’s MAP Policy is effective as of September 1.
MODESTO, Calif. (August 17, 2016)—Home Oxygen Company, LLC of Modesto, California, was recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. magazine listed at position 3343 on the 2016 INC. 5000 list.
“We are fortunate to be included on this very prestigious list along with some of America’s strongest brands,” said Andrea Ewert, Chief Executive Officer of Home Oxygen Company, LLC.
ST. LOUIS (August 16, 2016)—Responsive Respiratory expands its high pressure offering to include MRI-compatible oxygen products.
DALLAS (August 4, 2016)—Epic Health Services Inc., a portfolio company of Webster Capital and Dallas-based provider of pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, developmental, enteral and respiratory services, announced today that it has expanded into Michigan with the acquisition of Pediatric Special Care Inc. Based in Southfield, Michigan, Pediatric Special Care is the only pediatric-focused nursing and home medical equipment company in Michigan.
BALL GROUND, Ga. (August 3, 2016)—CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, announced this week the creation of a new equipment refurbishment program—the CAIRE Certification Program—for portable and stationary oxygen concentrators that are out of warranty.
AMSTERDAM, (August 2, 2016)—Philips Respironics, a division of Royal Philips, announced today that their SimplyGo Mini portable oxygen concentrator (POC) conforms to all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for POC carriage and in-flight use on board aircraft.*
BALL GROUND, Ga. (July 22, 2016)—CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, has announced the opening of a new service center in Corpus Christi, Texas, set for August 1.
Through a partnership with ReOx Medical Services, LLC, the new center will be located at 11401 A Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410. The 5,000-square-foot facility will have 10 employees. ReOx is a well-known resource for respiratory equipment repair.
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