The HME Business New Product Awards recognize outstanding innovations throughout the home medical equipment (HME) industry across a range of technology categories, from respiratory and sleep to mobility, accessibility and urology supplies.

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CATEGORIES

Accessibility: Automotive
Accessibility: Home
Accreditation
Aids to Daily Living
Bariatric Equipment
Bath Safety
Beds: Hospital
Beds: Bed Rails and Accessories
Business Consultants
Business Management Systems
Canes and Crutches
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems
Commodes
Compression
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Systems
Cough-Assist Systems
Diabetic Footwear
Diabetic Supplies
Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
Education and Training
Enteral Nutrition
Funding/Reimbursement
Home Infusion

WINNER BENEFITS

  • Award suitable for display

  • Use of HME Business 2024 New Product Award logo in promotions of winning product(s)

  • Recognition in HME Business marketing and promotions

  • Potential coverage from the HME Business Editorial team

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DEADLINES

SEPTEMBER 2024
Submissions open

NOVEMBER 2024
Submissions close

DECEMBER 2024
Winners announced

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2024 WINNERS

Winners in each category receive the following:


The HME Business New Product Awards (“Awards”) takes place between September 5, 2024 and November 1, 2024. The Awards start with a nomination process in which individuals or organizations will nominate a new product to be considered for the program. A panel of industry judges will evaluate each entry in its respective category to determine the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards.

  


To be eligible, the new product/service must have been placed into market between January 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024. If you would like to submit your product in multiple categories, you will need to submit multiple entries. Each award entry fee must be paid prior to the entry deadline of November 1, 2024 to be considered for eligibility. Entry fees are non-refundable. Prior award winners should not be resubmitted for nomination to the program.

   


Individuals or an organization may submit a product/service for the Awards program via the online submission form starting September 5, 2024 and complete the process prior to 11:59 PM Central Standard Time on November 1, 2024 for consideration. Upon submission, each entry will be entered into the Awards. Each nominee accepts these terms and conditions upon accepting the nomination hereby agrees to the terms and conditions of the Awards. By entering the Awards, entrants and nominees agree to consent to WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, using the personal information for the purposes of evaluating, judging and promoting as part of agreement to participation in the program. Failure to claim or accept the nomination or meeting the eligibility criteria may result in disqualification or forfeiture of the participation in the HME Business New Product Awards

   


The HME Business New Product Awards application process requires all the following components and responses as part of the submission:

  • Select the appropriate category for submission
  • The nominee’s contact name, title, company and contact information
  • The nominee’s company name, phone number, website URL
  • Name of the product/service being submitted
  • Date the product/serve entered the market
  • Product/service website URL
  • Digital photo/image of product/service being entered (.jpg, .eps, or .png at 300 dpi at 3x3 inches or larger (Image file name must include product/service name and company name)
  • Description of features and benefits: In 300 words or less, provide a description that should include enhancements or improvements over previous iterations, and sizes available, if applicable. You can also include the following:
    • Indications/contraindications for product/service
    • Goals or outcomes the product/service hopes to support/achieve
    • Engineering/design information
    • Target demographic (e.g. a typical patient/client who could find the product/service useful)
    • Research tied to the product/service
    • Anything else about the product/service that the judges should review
  • Additional Documentation: You may upload a PDF or Word document that includes links to additional documentation, including, but not limited to, additional product/service documents, research studies, graphics, etc.
  • Provide a three (3) to four (4) sentence statement on why this submission is award-worthy


The entry fee for the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards is $400. All submissions must be received by 11:59pm Central Standard Time on November 1, 2024.


All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts. Selection of a HME Business New Product Award is at the sole discretion of the aforementioned panel of judges. The entries selected for the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards for each category will be announced online in December 2024.



WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Awards, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, virus, human error, tampering or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Awards, as determined by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, in its sole discretion. In such an event, WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to award the prizes from among the eligible entries or plays received up to the time of the impairment. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the or to be acting in violation of the Awards terms and conditions of this or any other promotion or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Awards may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. WTWH Healthcare’s, a WTWH Media company, failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Humidifiers
Incontinence Supplies
Lift Chairs
Mobility: Manual Wheelchairs, Dependent
Mobility: Manual Wheelchairs, Independent
Mobility: Power Wheelchairs
Mobility: Scooters
Mobility: Travel Wheelchairs
Mobility: Vehicle/device accessories
Nebulizers
Noninvasive Ventilation
Orthopedics
Orthotics
Ostomy Supplies
Pain Management
Patient Adherence/Compliance Systems
Patient Lift and Transfer Systems
Pediatrics
Prosthetics
Pulse Oximeters
Ramps: Home/Outdoor
Ramps: Indoor
Repair and Service

Respiratory: Oxygen
Respiratory: Portable Equipment
Respiratory: Supplies
Resupply Management Systems
Retail Products
Seating and Positioning
Sensor Technology
Sleep: Accessories and Components
Sleep CPAP and BiPAP
Sleep: Mask
Sleep: Mask Assessment and Fitting Technology
Smart Technology
Software: Billing
Stairlifts
Staffing Systems and Solutions
Suction Systems
Support Surfaces (Mattresses)
Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Systems
Urological Supplies
Ventilation
Vertical Platform Lifts
Walkers and Rollators
Women’s Health
Wound Care

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Accessibility: Automotive
Accessibility: Home
Accreditation
Aids to Daily Living
Bariatric Equipment
Bath Safety
Beds: Hospital
Beds: Bed Rails and Accessories
Business Consultants
Business Management Systems
Canes and Crutches
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems
Commodes
Compression
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Systems
Cough-Assist Systems
Diabetic Footwear
Diabetic Supplies
Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
Education and Training
Enteral Nutrition
Funding/Reimbursement
Home Infusion
Humidifiers
Incontinence Supplies
Lift Chairs
Mobility: Manual Wheelchairs, Dependent
Mobility: Manual Wheelchairs, Independent
Mobility: Power Wheelchairs
Mobility: Scooters
Mobility: Travel Wheelchairs
Mobility: Vehicle/device accessories
Nebulizers
Noninvasive Ventilation
Orthopedics
Orthotics
Ostomy Supplies
Pain Management
Patient Adherence/Compliance Systems
Patient Lift and Transfer Systems
Pediatrics
Prosthetics
Pulse Oximeters
Ramps: Home/Outdoor
Ramps: Indoor
Repair and Service
Respiratory: Oxygen
Respiratory: Portable Equipment
Respiratory: Supplies
Resupply Management Systems
Retail Products
Seating and Positioning
Sensor Technology
Sleep: Accessories and Components
Sleep CPAP and BiPAP
Sleep: Mask
Sleep: Mask Assessment and Fitting Technology
Smart Technology
Software: Billing
Stairlifts
Staffing Systems and Solutions
Suction Systems
Support Surfaces (Mattresses)
Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Systems
Urological Supplies
Ventilation
Vertical Platform Lifts
Walkers and Rollators
Women’s Health
Wound Care

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The HME Business New Product Awards (“Awards”) takes place between September 5, 2024 and November 1, 2024. The Awards start with a nomination process in which individuals or organizations will nominate a new product to be considered for the program. A panel of industry judges will evaluate each entry in its respective category to determine the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards.



To be eligible, the new product/service must have been placed into market between January 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024. If you would like to submit your product in multiple categories, you will need to submit multiple entries. Each award entry fee must be paid prior to the entry deadline of November 1, 2024 to be considered for eligibility. Entry fees are non-refundable. Prior award winners should not be resubmitted for nomination to the program.

   

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Individuals or an organization may submit a product/service for the Awards program via the online submission form starting September 5, 2024 and complete the process prior to 11:59 PM Central Standard Time on November 1, 2024 for consideration. Upon submission, each entry will be entered into the Awards. Each nominee accepts these terms and conditions upon accepting the nomination hereby agrees to the terms and conditions of the Awards. By entering the Awards, entrants and nominees agree to consent to WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, using the personal information for the purposes of evaluating, judging and promoting as part of agreement to participation in the program. Failure to claim or accept the nomination or meeting the eligibility criteria may result in disqualification or forfeiture of the participation in the HME Business New Product Awards

   


The HME Business New Product Awards application process requires all the following components and responses as part of the submission:

  • Select the appropriate category for submission
  • The nominee’s contact name, title, company and contact information
  • The nominee’s company name, phone number, website URL
  • Name of the product/service being submitted
  • Date the product/serve entered the market
  • Product/service website URL
  • Digital photo/image of product/service being entered (.jpg, .eps, or .png at 300 dpi at 3x3 inches or larger (Image file name must include product/service name and company name)
  • Description of features and benefits: In 300 words or less, provide a description that should include enhancements or improvements over previous iterations, and sizes available, if applicable. You can also include the following:
    • Indications/contraindications for product/service
    • Goals or outcomes the product/service hopes to support/achieve
    • Engineering/design information
    • Target demographic (e.g. a typical patient/client who could find the product/service useful)
    • Research tied to the product/service
    • Anything else about the product/service that the judges should review
  • Additional Documentation: You may upload a PDF or Word document that includes links to additional documentation, including, but not limited to, additional product/service documents, research studies, graphics, etc.
  • Provide a three (3) to four (4) sentence statement on why this submission is award-worthy



The entry fee for the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards is $400. All submissions must be received by 11:59pm Central Standard Time on November 1, 2024.



All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts. Selection of a HME Business New Product Award is at the sole discretion of the aforementioned panel of judges. The entries selected for the 2024 HME Business New Product Awards for each category will be announced online in December 2024.




WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Awards, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, virus, human error, tampering or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Awards, as determined by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, in its sole discretion. In such an event, WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to award the prizes from among the eligible entries or plays received up to the time of the impairment. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the or to be acting in violation of the Awards terms and conditions of this or any other promotion or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Awards may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. WTWH Healthcare’s, a WTWH Media company, failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.




WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is not responsible for interrupted or unavailable network server or other connections; for errors in communication protocols; failed telephone, computer or electronic transmissions; for jumbled, scrambled or misdirected entries or transmissions; for phone, electrical, network, technology or computer hardware or software or program malfunctions, failures or difficulties; or any other errors, omissions, interruptions, or deletions of any kind, whether human, mechanical or electronic; or for non-receipt of any entry regardless of the cause of it not being properly received. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is not responsible for unintelligible, late, lost or stolen entries; for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Awards; or for any technical, printing or human errors which may occur in the receipt, non-receipt or processing of any entries in the Awards. WTWH HEALTHCARE, A WTWH MEDIA COMPANY, MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS TO LEARN IF ANY OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.




Any personally identifiable information collected during an applicant’s participation in the Awards will be collected by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and used by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, in accordance with our Privacy Policy as such is stated here. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, will share the nominators’ name with the nominee but not with the judges nor with the general public. Beyond the usage described in these terms and conditions, the information provided will be collected, stored and used in accordance with WTWH Healthcare’s, a WTWH Media company, privacy policy




By submitting nomination, nominees (or persons entering on behalf of nominee) shall allow WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and/or WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, designees the perpetual right to use his/her entry, name, biographical information, photos, videos and/or likeness, and statements for promotion, trade, commercial, advertising and publicity purposes, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, including but not limited to on the World Wide Web and Internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation except where prohibited by law. A signed affidavit of eligibility, publicity release and release of liability may be required.




Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of Illinois.


By participating, each nominee releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, & Others from and against any and all costs, claims, damages, or any other injury, whether due to negligence or otherwise, to person(s) or property (including, without limitation, death or violation of any personal rights, such as violation of right of publicity/privacy, libel, or slander), due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the Awards.


WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the sole right to amend or alter the terms and conditions of the Awards at any time. By entering the Awards, the nominee agrees to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, which shall be final in all matters pertaining to this Awards program. All entries become the property of WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and will not be returned. Void outside of the fifty (50) United States/District of Columbia and wherever prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the WTWH Healthcare Awards Program Manager at awards@wtwhmedia.com.




WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is not responsible for interrupted or unavailable network server or other connections; for errors in communication protocols; failed telephone, computer or electronic transmissions; for jumbled, scrambled or misdirected entries or transmissions; for phone, electrical, network, technology or computer hardware or software or program malfunctions, failures or difficulties; or any other errors, omissions, interruptions, or deletions of any kind, whether human, mechanical or electronic; or for non-receipt of any entry regardless of the cause of it not being properly received. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is not responsible for unintelligible, late, lost or stolen entries; for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Awards; or for any technical, printing or human errors which may occur in the receipt, non-receipt or processing of any entries in the Awards. WTWH HEALTHCARE, A WTWH MEDIA COMPANY, MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS TO LEARN IF ANY OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.




Any personally identifiable information collected during an applicant’s participation in the Awards will be collected by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and used by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, in accordance with our Privacy Policy as such is stated here. WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, will share the nominators’ name with the nominee but not with the judges nor with the general public. Beyond the usage described in these terms and conditions, the information provided will be collected, stored and used in accordance with WTWH Healthcare’s, a WTWH Media company, privacy policy




By submitting nomination, nominees (or persons entering on behalf of nominee) shall allow WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and/or WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, designees the perpetual right to use his/her entry, name, biographical information, photos, videos and/or likeness, and statements for promotion, trade, commercial, advertising and publicity purposes, at any time or times, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, including but not limited to on the World Wide Web and Internet, without notice, review or approval and without additional compensation except where prohibited by law. A signed affidavit of eligibility, publicity release and release of liability may be required.




Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of Illinois.


By participating, each nominee releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, & Others from and against any and all costs, claims, damages, or any other injury, whether due to negligence or otherwise, to person(s) or property (including, without limitation, death or violation of any personal rights, such as violation of right of publicity/privacy, libel, or slander), due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the Awards.


WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, reserves the sole right to amend or alter the terms and conditions of the Awards at any time. By entering the Awards, the nominee agrees to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, which shall be final in all matters pertaining to this Awards program. All entries become the property of WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, and will not be returned. Void outside of the fifty (50) United States/District of Columbia and wherever prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the WTWH Healthcare Awards Program Manager at awards@wtwhmedia.com.

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The HME Business New Product Awards recognize outstanding innovations throughout the home medical equipment (HME) industry across a range of technology categories, from respiratory and sleep to mobility, accessibility, and much more.

HME Business Editor-in-Chief Laurie Watanabe said of this year’s entries, “Today's home medical equipment providers are expected to do so much: to supply the medically necessary equipment that patients need, to educate patients learning about their technology, and to support patient adherence, all while also operating efficient, streamlined businesses. That's a lot to ask, especially given today's restrictive reimbursement rates! Congratulations to the HME Business New Product Award winners who are supporting all those goals via creative thinking and brilliant engineering, all while keeping the patient at the center of the process.”

Robert Holly, Executive Editor of WTWH Healthcare, said, “The 2024 HME Business Product Awards highlight the incredible innovation and dedication within the home medical equipment industry. This year’s winners demonstrate the commitment to improving patient care, enhancing provider efficiency, and addressing the unique challenges of the HME sector. We’re proud to celebrate these exceptional products and the companies behind them.”

HME Business – published by WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media, LLC company – is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 New Product Award.

2024 WINNERS

Accessibility: Ramps, Home
Freedom Folding Ramp
National Ramp

Accreditation
DME/Rx E-Commerce Protection 
Accreditation Program
The Compliance Team

Bath Safety
Bellavita Dive Bath Lift
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Mobility Scooters
Go Go Carbon
Pride Mobility

Go Go Elite Traveller 2
Pride Mobility

Power Wheelchairs, Complex Rehab
Avid Ultra 3A Group 2 Power Wheelchair 
with 3 Actuators
Merits USA

Power Wheelchairs, Consumer
Jazzy Air MED
Pride Mobility

Repair and Service
ATLAS-FIOS New Hire Technician Program
ATLAS-FIOS

Respiratory: Portable Equipment
iGo2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator 
with Bluetooth
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Sleep: Mask
Fits F20 CPAP Cushion
Advanced Medical Resources

Staffing Systems and Solutions
The TBO Superior Training Model
Tactical Back Office

Walkers and Rollators
Nitro Sprint Rollator
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare


HME Business, a WTWH Healthcare publication, covers the entire spectrum of the HME industry with in-depth news, analysis, product trends and feature stories reported from a product perspective. HME Business offers product solutions and business strategies in every product category segment designed to assist our readership in business efficiency and profitability. Trend tracking, reimbursement and legislative updates, plus national reports from individual provider locations, set HME Business ahead of the curve. HME Business’ editorial coverage reaches across the entire market spectrum with informational tools to help HME businesses thrive.

2024 WINNERS

The HME Business New Product Awards recognize outstanding innovations throughout the home medical equipment (HME) industry across a range of technology categories, from respiratory and sleep to mobility, accessibility, and much more.

HME Business Editor-in-Chief Laurie Watanabe said of this year’s entries, “Today's home medical equipment providers are expected to do so much: to supply the medically necessary equipment that patients need, to educate patients learning about their technology, and to support patient adherence, all while also operating efficient, streamlined businesses. That's a lot to ask, especially given today's restrictive reimbursement rates! Congratulations to the HME Business New Product Award winners who are supporting all those goals via creative thinking and brilliant engineering, all while keeping the patient at the center of the process.”

Robert Holly, Executive Editor of WTWH Healthcare, said, “The 2024 HME Business Product Awards highlight the incredible innovation and dedication within the home medical equipment industry. This year’s winners demonstrate the commitment to improving patient care, enhancing provider efficiency, and addressing the unique challenges of the HME sector. We’re proud to celebrate these exceptional products and the companies behind them.”

Accessibility: Ramps, Home
Freedom Folding Ramp
National Ramp

Accreditation
DME/Rx E-Commerce Protection Accreditation Program
The Compliance Team

Bath Safety
Bellavita Dive Bath Lift
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Mobility Scooters
Go Go Carbon
Pride Mobility

Go Go Elite Traveller 2
Pride Mobility

Power Wheelchairs, Complex Rehab
Avid Ultra 3A Group 2 Power Wheelchair with 3 Actuators
Merits USA

Power Wheelchairs, Consumer
Jazzy Air MED
Pride Mobility

Repair and Service
ATLAS-FIOS New Hire Technician Program
ATLAS-FIOS

Respiratory: Portable Equipment
iGo2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator with Bluetooth
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare

Sleep: Mask
Fits F20 CPAP Cushion
Advanced Medical Resources

Staffing Systems and Solutions
The TBO Superior Training Model
Tactical Back Office

Walkers and Rollators
Nitro Sprint Rollator
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare