MARSEILLES, France and SAN DIEGO (April 6, 2017)—ResMed Inc. today announced that people with obstructive sleep apnea who develop central sleep apnea (CSA) are more compliant on therapy after they switch from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) therapy, according to the largest-ever analysis of patients with treatment-emergent CSA.
ATLANTA (March 22, 2017)—Brightree a provider of cloud-based software for helping post-acute care companies improve business performance and patient outcomes, today announced that its home medical equipment (HME) billing and business management module has enhanced integration capabilities with AirView and myAir, ResMed’s cloud-based sleep and respiratory care patient management and patient engagement platforms.
The enhanced capabilities include:
SAN DIEGO (March 17, 2017)—In recognition of World Sleep Day, ResMed, a provider of sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment, has picked its top five sleep apnea research findings of 2016.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands (March 7, 2017)—Royal Philips, today announced the expansion of its Dream Family of products with the new DreamStation Advanced Therapies platform designed to deliver optimal ventilation with minimal mechanical intervention. Through these new offerings, DreamStation now supports the most complex patient cases—those suffering with sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory insufficiencies.
ATLANTA (February 24, 2017)—Brightree, a provider of cloud-based software to improve clinical and business performance of post-acute care companies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to develop ordering and processing capabilities for overnight pulse oximetry and home sleep apnea tests with Advanced Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. (ADSI), a diagnostic medical technology and patient care company that provides overnight home sleep apnea and pulse oximetry testing.
SAN FRANCISCO (January 9, 2017)—ResMed announced today at the 35th annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared ResMed's AirMini, the world's smallest continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device.
ResMed's tiny yet fully-featured AirMini, to be launched later this year, is designed as a secondary CPAP, making it easier for people to continue their sleep apnea therapy while traveling.
SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2017)—ResMed today announced that it has achieved a new record in digital connected care: One billion nights of sleep data have been downloaded using ResMed's revolutionary remote patient monitoring platform, AirView.
SAN DIEGO (December 20, 2016)—ResMed announced that industry leader Carlos M. Nunez, MD, will become ResMed's chief medical officer, effective January 3, 2017.
Nunez most recently served as senior vice president of medical affairs for Becton, Dickinson and Company. He will be based in ResMed's San Diego headquarters and will report directly to CEO Mick Farrell and President/COO Rob Douglas.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (November 21, 2016)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced today its new IntelliPAP CPAP Pillow for improved head and neck support while sleeping with a CPAP mask.
Specifically designed for CPAP users, the IntelliPAP CPAP Pillow can accommodate back, side and stomach sleepers while helping to reduce tubing drag and mask shift.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (November 10, 2016)—3B Medical, Inc. announces FDA 510(k) clearance on iCodeConnect's remote device setting capability. With this software enhancement, therapy and prescription settings can now be adjusted and applied to Luna CPAP and Auto-CPAP devices remotely through 3B's patient management portal. This capability allows clinicians to make prescription changes and update all device settings through iCodeConnect easily and efficiently.
AMSTERDAM, and ATLANTA, Ga. (November 2, 2016)—At this year’s Medtrade Fall, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia from October 31–November 3, Philips Respironics, a division of Royal Philips will showcase its portfolio of integrated connected care software, solutions and services that aim to provide greater value to durable medical equipment (DME) providers and increase patient adherence to therapy.
LOS ANGELES (October 25, 2016)—In a new research study being presented tomorrow at the CHEST 2016 annual meeting, ResMed will share evidence that people who use a self-management app when treating their sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) are significantly more likely to stick with their therapy.
SAN DIEGO, (October 18, 2016)—ResMed is teaming up with "The Dr. Oz Show" to launch a campaign to foster better public understanding of sleep health.
The campaign will kick off on "The Dr. Oz Show" airing Thursday, October 20.
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.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 12, 2016)—Contour Products gives buyers a reason to show up at Medtrade in Atlanta this year with the launch of two new innovative CPAP pillows. Retailers carrying CPAP product lines are realizing profit, as more than 18 million Americans currently suffer from sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and this number is on the rise.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 15, 2016)—Contour Products expands its webinar offerings with its first webinar specifically for respiratory therapists, sleep technicians and other professionals involved in CPAP therapy. “CPAPMax Strategies for Comfort & Compliance” is a 30-minute interactive training session that demonstrates the ways an advanced CPAP pillow can address the diverse needs of a variety of patients.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (September 15, 2016)—3B Medical announced the introduction of the Rio Nasal Pillow Mask, the newest mask in 3B's lineup of premium soft, comfortable and lightweight interfaces. The Rio stands apart from other masks weighing in at only 2.6 ounces, headgear included, making it the lightest mask on the market. One-piece cushion construction makes it ideally suited for resupply with simple cushion replacement.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 25, 2016)—Contour Products rings in more than 15 years exhibiting at Medtrade with the launch of five new products at the show in Atlanta this year.
The new products include four new pillows and an inflatable bed wedge. Each of the new products has been designed for maximum orthopedic comfort and/or to treat specific medical conditions, such as sleep apnea, acid reflux and more.
SAN DIEGO (August 18, 2016)—myAir, ResMed’s program for CPAP users to track their own sleep apnea treatment, is now available in the United States as an iOS app in the Apple App Store.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2016)—Laura Williard, AAHomecare’s senior director of payer relations, met with representatives of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the AIM Sleep Management program to establish a relationship and open a dialogue to represent HME provider interests.
MT. LAUREL, N.J. (August 17, 2016)—Philips Respironics, a global leader in sleep and respiratory care, announced a three-year purchasing contract with Persante Health Care in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, a national provider of sleep- and balance-center management services to hospitals, physician practices and patients.
