System uses 3D facial scanning technology to help patients size, fit and select the OSA mask in the lab, as well as a 2D system for selecting a mask from home.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2020
Compact nasal mask aims to deliver nasal mask performance with minimalism of a nasal pillow mask.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 09, 2020
Consistent patient communication, a key element of any successful resupply strategy, has become even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jun 18, 2020
Effort aims to boost patient service and coaching effectiveness in order to expand providers’ revenue generation, compliance, and market share growth opportunities.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 11, 2020
To tackle COVID-19, a number of solutions have been deployed to continue providing sleep therapy products and services to patients during the pandemic. How will that impact sleep care and business models after the PHE?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 02, 2020
HIPAA-compliant digital tool lets patients use sleep attributes and facial measurements to determine their optimal mask options.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
A Q&A with the three HME business leaders that formed the recently announced Spiro brand to get a deeper look at what motivated the merger, their branding, technology approach and strategy for serving their New England markets.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 23, 2020
Under the Spiro Health brand, America’s HealthCare at Home, Cape Medical Supply and Health Complex Medical will leverage technology to provide seamless services to sleep and respiratory patients across seven New England states. That said, Spiro Health has an eye on caring for a much larger market.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2020
The integration, targeting cardiologists, features the BetterNight virtual care platform and Itamar Medical’s WatchPAT diagnostic services.
- By Haley Samsel
- Apr 09, 2020
Cape Medical Supply's Gary Sheehan discusses how his HME provider business has prepared for COVID-19 in terms of staff protection, patient care, teleworking, management and operations.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 23, 2020
Only 36 percent of sleep apnea patients reported using CPAP therapy at least once a week, demonstrating the gap between diagnosis and treatment.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 05, 2020
Products & Technology
Attendees of Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas will take in a motherlode of compelling products and services at the industry event.
- By Haley Samsel
- Mar 01, 2020
CPAPs are being sold via Walmart.com to North Dakota consumers contrary to Federal and state laws, as well as North Dakota’s licensing requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 20, 2020
After AAHomecare encouraged it to modify a stricter policy, CareCentrix shares rule revisions for payments made to PAP providers with outstanding balances.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2020
Purchase of sleep therapy workflow and contact management software will expand Brightree’s resupply offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2020
Editor's Note
The U.S. market for wearable health devices is poised to hit billions of dollars in just a few years, and HME sits at the center of this massive opportunity.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2020
Products & Technology
Sleep therapy was the proving ground for how technology and smart resupply practices can benefit care and expand revenues. Now, other corners of HME are starting to apply those lessons.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2020
Product Solutions
The latest offerings for providers of sleep therapy products.
- By Haley Samsel
- Feb 01, 2020
Product Spotlight
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's new full-face offering focuses on ensuring optimal fit regardless of how patients change their sleeping position during the night.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2019
Products & Technology
Now in the sixth year of hosting the annual HMEB New Products Award competition, our panel of provider judges has landed on some HME products and services that truly deserve some time in the spotlight.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2019