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VieMed Reports Sleep Apnea, Maternal Health Segment Gains in Q1 Earnings Call
The supplier also provided an update on how the new NCD for ventilation is impacting patients.

VieMed (Nasdaq: VMD) reported growth in its sleep apnea and maternal health businesses, along with encouraging progress for its ventilator business, as the company shared first-quarter earnings results on May 6. Casey Hoyt, CEO of the Lafayette, Louisiana-based supplier, said the results “demonstrated what consistent execution looks like across our entire platform. Our sleep business…

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Updated AAHomecare Tracker Shows Supplier Numbers Still Shrinking
Sixteen states showed losses of more than 40% of their HME supplier locations.

An updated American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) location tracker shows the number of home medical equipment (HME) supplier locations nationwide shrinking with the exception of just one state. The tracking sheet, now updated with January 2026 statistics, “shows there are approximately 8,078 traditional DMEPOS [durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies] supplier locations nationwide,” AAHomecare…

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VieMed Reports Sleep Apnea, Maternal Health Segment Gains in Q1 Earnings Call
The supplier also provided an update on how the new NCD for ventilation is impacting patients.

VieMed (Nasdaq: VMD) reported growth in its sleep apnea and maternal health businesses, along with encouraging progress for its ventilator business, as the company shared first-quarter earnings results on May 6. Casey Hoyt, CEO of the Lafayette, Louisiana-based supplier, said the results “demonstrated what consistent execution looks like across our entire platform. Our sleep business…

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WTWH Healthcare Announces the Future Leaders Class of 2026
WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media, LLC company, is pleased to announce the Future Leaders Class of 2026.

The Future Leaders Awards program honors exceptional professionals aged 40 and under who are shaping the future of aging and healthcare. Honorees represent a wide range of sectors, including ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health, complex rehab technology (CRT), home health & home care, home medical equipment (HME), hospice & palliative care, senior housing & senior…

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VGM Forbin Names VP of Product Innovation
Page Smith is a seasoned IT and digital executive.

VGM Forbin has named Page Smith its new vice president of product innovation. The organization described Smith as “a seasoned IT and digital executive with more than 18 years of experience leading enterprise technology, digital transformation, and high-growth teams” in a May 4 announcement. Smith’s experience traverses the consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and finance…

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[Updated] CMS: DMEPOS Appeals, Rebuttals to Transition to NPE Contractors
The changeover starts May 8.

Appeals and rebuttals for Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) claims will be processed by the National Provider Enrollment (NPE) DMEPOS contractors going forward. As of May 8, Chags Health Information Technology (C-HIT) will no longer be handling those submissions. Starting on that date, suppliers “must be sent to the appropriate NPE…

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FAQ Clarifies Documentation Rules for Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Three takeaways from the newly amended CMS article.

A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) FAQ page for Medicare coverage of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is addressing common questions from suppliers and providers of the equipment and related services. Here are three takeaways from the FAQ sheet, last modified on April 30. Clinicians can provide utilization information CMS reminded stakeholders…

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WTWH Healthcare Now Accepting Nominations For the Inaugural Product of the Year Awards
WTWH Healthcare is proud to introduce the inaugural HME Business (HMEB) Product of the Year (POY) Awards program.

WTWH Healthcare is proud to introduce the inaugural HME Business (HMEB) Product of the Year (POY) Awards program. The inaugural HMEB POY Awards recognize innovative, evidence-informed products, solutions and technologies that deliver real-world impact by improving quality of life, care, safety, and operational effectiveness across the HME industry. Manufacturers (or their representatives) serving the HME industry…

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GMSS Holdings Appoints New Chief Digital Officer
The company is the parent to DDP Medical Supply and Geriatric Medical & Surgical Supply.

GMSS Holdings — the parent company of DDP Medical Supply and Geriatric Medical & Surgical Supply — has a new Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Justin Racine was introduced as CDO in an April 27 press release. “In this role, Racine will lead the organization’s digital transformation strategy, with a focus on advancing AI [artificial intelligence]-driven…

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Cardinal Health Reports Strong Q3, Praises at-Home Business in Earnings Call
Executives lauded the growth of the company’s at-Home Solutions business.

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) reported strong third-quarter 2026 fiscal-year results in its April 30 earnings call, with CEO Jason Hollar noting the numbers demonstrate that the company is “building on the momentum we displayed over the past few years.” “This quarter’s performance highlights the durability and resilience of our business and the team’s disciplined execution,”…

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Advocacy Orgs Push Back on HHS Allegations of Medicaid Fraud in HCBS
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talked about fraud in a recent Ways and Means committee meeting.

Organizations advocating for the rights of people with disabilities are pushing back on recent claims by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of widespread Medicaid fraud, including money paid to family members who care for seniors or people with disabilities. “Fraud has the potential to weaken the programs…

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