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‘Common Sense’ Home Infusion Reform Discussed at Congressional Subcommittee Hearing
NHIA CEO Connie Sullivan urged House members to support the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act.

The bottom-line message from Connie Sullivan to members of Congress gathered for a Jan. 8 Energy and Commerce health subcommittee was simple: Reforming Medicare’s home infusion coverage is a logical move to benefit all stakeholders. Sullivan — president/CEO of the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) — was on Capitol Hill to testify as part of…

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Boone Lockard Named VGM’s VP of HME, Respiratory, Wellness
Lockard began his career in the home medical equipment industry as a respiratory therapist.

Boone Lockard has been promoted to VGM & Associates’ vice president of home medical equipment (HME), respiratory and wellness. Formerly VGM’s vice president of clinical services, Lockard joined the organization in 2022 following industry tenures as a respiratory therapist and in clinical work, operations, billing, management and sales in the HME segment. He began his…

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Acquisition Update: Quipt Prepares for Shareholders Meeting
Quipt’s board is recommending shareholders vote for the acquisition.

The acquisition of Quipt Home Medical Corp., an end-to-end respiratory provider, continues to progress. On Feb. 4, Quipt announced it had filed its definitive proxy statement and management information circular related to its upcoming special meeting with shareholders on March 3. “The meeting is being held for shareholders to consider and vote on a special…

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Cardinal Health Reports Strong Q2 Earnings Across All Segments Despite Tariff Challenges
The ongoing integration of Advanced Diabetes Supply continues to provide benefits, CEO Jason Hollar said.

Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) reported strong second-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings and noted “secular tailwinds” for several business units despite ongoing tariff challenges. In the company’s Feb. 5 earnings call, CEO Jason Hollar said Cardinal Health “has delivered another excellent quarter, driven by broad-based performance across the enterprise.” “What stands out to me most in…

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CMS Adds Orthoses, PCD Codes to Prior Authorization List for April
Prior authorization requirements go into effect on April 13.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has added HCPCS codes for orthoses and pneumatic compression devices (PCDs) to the Medicare list of durable medical equipment requiring prior authorization. Prior authorization requirements go into effect on April 13, 2026. The orthotic codes impacted are: L0651: Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, rigid shell(s)/panel(s), posterior extends from…

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CGS Announces Pre-Payment Review for Urological Supplies Claims from New Suppliers
The DME MAC will send additional documentation requests for selected claims.

CGS Administrators, the Jurisdictions B and C DME MAC, has announced a widespread medical record pre-payment review of claims from new suppliers for Group 1 urological supplies. “The Urological Supplies policy group continues to rank high in Comprehensive Error Rate Testing errors for Jurisdictions B and C,” CGS said in a Feb. 3 announcement. “Additionally,…

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Nautic Partners Completes ‘Growth Investment’ in KabaFusion
The deal was estimated last summer to be worth $2.2 billion.

Nautic Partners has completed its “growth investment” in KabaFusion, a national home and alternative site infusion provider. Following the completion of the deal, “KabaFusion’s clinician-led management team remains significant investors and will continue to lead the company, while Novo Holdings exited its successful investment in the company,” KabaFusion said in a Feb. 2 news announcement.…

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NCPA Introduces Expert Resource for State Pharmacy Associations
This new complimentary resource can offer policy and legal assistance.

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has a new resource for state pharmacy associations who need policy and legal help. The new NCPA State Panel of Experts “features an array of demonstrated experts in today’s most relevant legislative, regulatory and legal issues,” the organization said in a Jan. 29 announcement. “Areas of focus include ERISA…

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Industry Veteran Ronda Buhrmester Joins Prochant Team
Buhrmester is a home medical equipment veteran who most recently served with The VGM Group.

Home medical equipment (HME) industry veteran Ronda Buhrmester has joined Prochant as the company’s vice president of client experience. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based revenue cycle management (RCM) services company said in a Jan. 27 announcement that the role “reflects Prochant’s continued investment in strengthening client partnerships and delivering measurable value as the company advances its…

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Drive Medical Acquires Compass Health Brands
Compass Health's portfolio includes beds, support surfaces, bath safety, mobility, respiratory and sleep apnea products.

Drive Medical has acquired Compass Health Brands, manufacturer of a large range of home medical equipment categories, including respiratory, sleep apnea, bath safety, beds, support surfaces, mobility products, and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy. Terms of the deal were not released. “The acquisition further strengthens Drive Medical’s product portfolio and expands its ability to…

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WTWH Healthcare Presents the 2026 Future Leaders Awards
The 2026 Future Leaders Awards program is now accepting nominations.

WTWH Healthcare is proud to announce the 2026 Future Leaders Awards program is now accepting nominations. The Future Leaders Awards program shines a well-deserved spotlight on the suppliers, service providers, clinicians and vendors who are transforming the future of the home medical equipment (HME) industry. A Future Leader is: A high-performing employee, 40 years of…

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