Oxygen
The market for oxygen therapy has grown immensely
over the past decade, with nearly 1.5 million people relying on supplemental
oxygen to address their medical needs. While tank delivery of oxygen
remains a viable market for HME providers, patients want to continue carrying
out their daily routines and need a product that allows them to stay on
the go. That’s where portable oxygen concentrators, and the companies who
maintain the machines, step in.
In just the past few years, portable oxygen concentrators have begun to
reflect the rapidly changing technology becoming available to HME providers
and their patients. Rather than waiting for maintenance issues to occur on
their machines, providers increasingly have the ability to remotely monitor
oxygen output, battery life and more through online platforms. Now, companies
are expanding wireless connectivity to POCs in the hopes of making
24/7 monitoring possible for more patients.
At the same time, manufacturers are focused on making the machines
lighter and sleeker for patients who want POCs to blend in with the rest of
their belongings. The demand is high for machines that can provide the right
mix of portability, battery life and tank capacity to fit patient lifestyles. If an
HME provider can guarantee all three, they can see revenue growth in this
key area. Here is a sampling of the latest products and services to hit the
oxygen therapy market:
Breas USA
Vivo 45 LS
Light, small form-factor ventilator provides flexible life support
The Vivo 45 LS is one of the smallest, full-featured
life support ventilators on the
market and provides invasive and noninvasive
continuous or intermittent ventilatory
support in the home, post-acute,
hospital, and portable applications for
pediatric through adult patients weighing
more than 11 lbs. Designed to maximize
patient independence and mobility with
an ultra-small footprint, it also provides
the comfortable eSync trigger technology
along with ultra-quiet operation. It also
provides etCO2, SpO2, FiO2 and PtCO2
monitoring and connection to EveryWare
by Breas, a securely hosted cloud-based
application, which can help deliver an
insightful approach to home care of respiratory
patients.
CAIRE Inc.
FreeStyle Comfort
Lightweight, portable oxygen concentrator includes telehealth connectivity
The award-winning FreeStyle Comfort is a lightweight,
ergonomic portable oxygen concentrator
ideal for oxygen users seeking comfortable and
convenient oxygen delivery as they engage in
a more active lifestyle. Smart O2 technology
features on the FreeStyle Comfort ensure optimal
therapeutic oxygen delivery with each breath.
Also, connectivity to the myCAIRE telehealth solution helps provide
top-tier care for oxygen users with greater efficiency.
OxyGo LLC
ConservOx
Oxygen conservers is one of the smallest and lightest available
Small and light, the ConservOx by OxyGo
reduces cylinder deliveries and operating
costs with a single control. An ergonomically
designed t-handle and hand-tight nut,
making ConservOx easy to use for anyone.
It comes with CGA 870 connection and
a conserving ratio of up to 5.7 to 1, and
includes a two-year warranty.
Movair
LUISA
Portable, compact ventilator offers a variety of ease-of-use features
The LUISA a third-generation noninvasive/invasive ventilator that offers
all the standard ventilation modes
with the added benefit of high flow therapy at home. Features
include High Flow Oxygen Therapy in all circuit systems; 100 – 3000
mL Vt without additional flow sensor; and no adapters needed.
For operation, the device includes a 10 in. angled touchscreen
and Ease of Use programming, as well as second alarm language,
customized patient downloadable reporting and Sp02 and Fi02
monitoring capabilities. The device is lightweight at approximately
8 lbs. and offers up to 18 hours battery life.
CAIRE Inc.
myCAIRE
A telehealth solution that supports comprehensive oxygen care
Designed to help oxygen
providers “upgrade”
their “O2 operating
system” and streamline
their operations, CAIRE’s
new myCAIRE telehealth solution supports
comprehensive oxygen care. With an eye
on increased efficiency and improved care,
myCAIRE connects to CAIRE’s leading
portable and stationary concentrators
via patients’ smart device and simplifies
remote data collection through a secure,
cloud-based technology in real-time from
the desktop. Available on Android, iOS
and Surface platforms, myCAIRE provides
improved fleet management with device
notifications and GPS location; and the
ability to view key data such as oxygen
usage. It is available on the portable
FreeStyle Comfort and Eclipse 5, and the
stationary Companion 5.
VirtuOx Healthcare Logiix
EzOx
Disposable oximeter designed for overnight home testing
EzOx is a single-patient, multi0use disposable
oximeter shipped directly to the patient’s home
for overnight oximetry testing. This device
has the ability to conduct up to 100 hours of
recording that may be utilized to conduct repeat testing as necessary.
Connects via Bluetooth to app, which sends the results to VirtuOx for
IDTF certified oximetry reports needed for oxygen qualification.
CAIRE Inc.
myCAIRE
Telehealth app connects with CAIRE oxygen concentrators via patients' smart devices
Responding to the
increased need and
demand for telehealth
solutions, CAIRE Inc.
has launched a new
telehealth solution
called myCAIRE, which connects to CAIRE’s concentrators via
the patient’s smart device and facilitates remote data collection
through a secure, cloud-based technology in real-time. The medical
equipment provider can then easily access the data via from its
desktop. The myCAIRE application is available through Android,
iOS and Surface platforms, and the portal provides customizable
views, filtering and search options to view oxygen usage, flow rates,
device notifications, equipment location, and requests sent directly
from patients to the provider through the app.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Clinical Respiratory Patient Management and Custom Mobility
ACHC launches two new DMEPOS accreditation distinctions
National accreditor Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has
launched two accreditation distinctions for
DMEPOS organizations, offering comprehensive
solutions to increasing demands for
accountability and better patient care. The
distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient
Management puts emphasis on a collaborative,
teams-based approach that encompasses
assessment, treatment, documentation,
and education to enhance quality of
life and reduce hospital readmissions. The
distinction in Custom Mobility focuses on
responsive care and services that improve
activities of daily living and quality of life for
patients requiring mobility support.
The Compliance Team
Patient Centered Respiratory Home
Accreditation standards designed for respiratory providers
Patient-Centered Respiratory Home (PCRH)
is a proprietary accreditation that sets in
place quality standards that guide clinical
respiratory providers to better engage with
chronic care patients. Better outcomes are
driven through additional care planning and
focused follow-up visits with program goals
being three-fold: address poor respiratory
care management; decrease emergency
department visits; lower the number of
hospital readmissions. PCRH’s standards
enhance patient management practices
through concise measures that cover access
issues, provider coordination, and communication
between respiratory specialists and
prescribers.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management
New distinctions for DMEPOSaccredited providers
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has developed two new
distinctions for DMEPOS-accredited
organizations. The Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management, a recognition that allows
providers to demonstrate expertise in managing respiratory conditions,
and the Distinction in Custom Mobility, a designation that recognizes
first-rate providers of custom mobility products, will further help
providers demonstrate their commitment to patients’ quality of life.
Each of these distinctions is available to providers accredited under
the ACHC DMEPOS program.