Tag: Oxygen Therapy
Study: Oxygen delivery systems need ‘person-centered’ approach
April 10, 2025HME News Staff
CHICAGO – Supplemental oxygen therapy should follow a person-centered approach that empowers patients and caregivers; helps patients improve independence and quality of life by optimizing function, mobility, and social well-being; weighs benefits and burdens; and engages in shared decision-making when the evidence is unclear, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Whether supplemental oxygen improves symptoms or function in patients with isolated severe exertional desaturation...
VirtuOx helps providers ‘cut cord’ on deliveries
February 5, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla – VirtuOx has launched a new oximetry program called EzOx, reshaping the process of qualifying patients for home oxygen therapy, and making it more efficient and cost effective for HME providers, says Kyle Miko.
Under the program, VirtuOx drop ships a disposable oximeter to patients in their homes, eliminating the need for providers to drop off and pick up a traditional oximeter, saving about...
F&P updates guidance
August 18, 2020HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare saw lower diagnosis rates of obstructive sleep apnea globally for the first four months of its fiscal year 2021 but mildly elevated rates of mask resupply, the company stated in a recent update.
The company saw 4% revenue growth for masks for the first four months of FY21 compared to the prior comparable period.
Still, “we have maintained our assumption that OSA diagnosis rates are reduced for the year,” F&P stated in the update.
Overall,...
F&P updates guidance
August 18, 2020HME News Staff
IRVINE, Calif. - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare saw lower diagnosis rates of obstructive sleep apnea globally for the first four months of its fiscal year 2021 but mildly elevated rates of mask resupply, the company stated in a recent update.
The company saw 4% revenue growth for masks for the first four months of FY21 compared to the prior comparable period.
Still, “we have maintained our assumption that OSA diagnosis rates are reduced for the year,” F&P stated in the update.
Overall,...
CAIRE technology to support global initiative
February 6, 2020HME News Staff
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - QS/1 has launched a new interface for its SystemOne and Point-of-Sale software solutions that seamlessly connects to Integra DeliveryTrack 6.1. This interface gives community pharmacists visibility and Rx-level validation of their delivery process, including proof of delivery in real time and integration with national carriers. “Community pharmacies have unique opportunities to stand out when compared with their competition,” said Kevin Welch, president. “This...
Are POCs becoming modality of choice?
May 31, 2019John Andrews
Driven by growing consumer demand, portable oxygen concentrators are becoming more mainstream in the HME industry. And not only are the devices becoming the preferred modality for consumers, they are also being increasingly embraced by physicians and other respiratory clinicians, oxygen market observers say.
There are various reasons for the burgeoning growth, but the dominant force seems to be high consumer demand. Patients want these units, said Frank Lazzaro, director of global product management...
Belluscura readies to launch X-PLO2R
March 29, 2019Liz Beaulieu, Editor
PLANO, Texas - Belluscura, a U.K. company that licenses and develops proprietary healthcare technologies, plans to launch a portable oxygen concentrator named the X-PLO2R in the U.S. market in the back half of this year.In March, Belluscura, which is headquartered in Plano, Texas, was in the middle of trying to raise funds to complete the regulatory clearance process with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and launch the unit.“We've already raised $6 million, so it's not our only source...
Cutting overhead drives innovation in oxygen market
December 29, 2017John Andrews
Oxygen technology continues to make strides, from remote monitoring connectivity to product engineering that bolsters efficiency, durability and longevity. And while new product designs ultimately benefit the patient, they are also geared toward saving providers money in a hardscrabble reimbursement climate, manufacturers say.
“The goal of technological innovation is to drive better outcomes and lower costs across the board more efficiently,” said Biola Okunola, global marketing...
Remote patient monitoring lags for oxygen therapy, poll shows
November 17, 2017Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine - Remote patient monitoring appears to be permeating the sleep therapy market, but not so much for the oxygen therapy market, according to the most recent HME Newspoll.Eighty percent of poll respondents report they use the technology in their sleep business, but only 15% say they do in their oxygen business.“Really, we only use remote monitoring for CPAP compliance,” wrote Josh Turner, billing manager and compliance officer for McAbee Medical in Decatur, Ala. “With...
Survey: Oxygen scripts, equipment often don't meet needs
October 20, 2017Kelly Bothum
YARMOUTH, Maine - People who require home oxygen therapy face barriers that can reduce their quality of life, according to the results of a first-ever survey to gauge the challenges of oxygen use from a patient perspective.The American Thoracic Society Nurse Assembly Working Group organized a 60-question survey of patients with lung disease and found they struggled with insurance coverage, inappropriate equipment, inadequate supply and heavy tanks, said Kathleen Lindell, RN, PhD, and lead author...