Two newly published research studies examine the … [Read more...]
New Research Focuses on Impact of Environment, Activities on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
May 2025: How Science Is Backing HME
New research is demonstrating the clinical and financial value of home medical equipment.
Home medical equipment (HME) professionals have … [Read more...]
New Research Examines Electricity Bills for DME Users, Recommends Better Support for Energy Insecure Patients
The study estimated how much power various durable medical equipment devices used, according to typical clinician recommendations.
A new study published in Scientific Reports is … [Read more...]
New NIH, CMS Partner to Build ‘Data Platform’ for Research on Autism, Chronic Diseases
Some stakeholders are concerned over patient privacy amidst initial reports that the Department of Health & Human Services would compile an autism “registry.”
A new partnership between the National Institutes … [Read more...]
AASM Releases Position Statement on Clinical Significance of Sleepiness
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine said sleepiness can impact physical and mental health and safety.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) … [Read more...]
Briefly: AAHomecare Preparing for Office Move; KFF Poll Reveals Medicare, Medicaid Popularity
Featuring the American Association for Homecare and KFF.
AAHomecare Moving to New Office in February The … [Read more...]
Research: Pharmacy Closures Outpaced Openings in 2018-2021
Predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods were at highest risk for pharmacy closures.
Newly published research from Health Affairs … [Read more...]
Commentary: How a Senior-Centric Health-Care Study Links to HME Providers
The study from Humana and Harvard University underscores the benefits of senior-focused care.
Buying home medical equipment (HME) is … [Read more...]
Philips, World Stroke Organization Call for Better Access to Stroke Care
Approximately 12 million people worldwide experience strokes each year.
Royal Philips and the World Stroke Organization … [Read more...]
Senior-Focused Primary Care Key to Curbing Health Disparities: What HME Providers Should Know
Researchers found that better access to senior-focused primary care can reduce racial and socio-economic disparities.
Improved access to senior-focused primary care can … [Read more...]