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Sleep & respiratory: Stay informed & advocate
April 8, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. What are some of the proposed changes to the NCD for NIPPV in COPD patients?
A. At the time of writing, CMS is in the comment period for the proposed NCD on non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) for patients with chronic respiratory failure due to COPD. The final policy is expected in June. While CMS is to be commended for removing outdated requirements, the proposed policy introduces logistical challenges for HME providers.
To qualify for a bilevel device with a...
Encore integrates Nexus with cloud-based platforms
March 12, 2025HME News Staff
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. – Encore Healthcare has integrated its Nexus program with React Health, Mōvair and Philips cloud-based ventilator management platforms. These integrations mark the first of several integrations that will significantly reduce the workload for HME providers managing ventilator patients, allowing for streamlined compliance management, the company says. “Our mission at Encore Healthcare is to continuously innovate and drive better outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory...
Sleep & respiratory: Form strong partnerships
March 12, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. How can partnering with manufacturers help HME providers reduce risk and manage costs?
A. In the HME industry, managing costs and minimizing risks are critical for long-term success. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is by forming strong partnerships with manufacturers. By working closely with manufacturers, HME providers can streamline operations, improve cash flow and enhance patient care. When assessing potential partnership with a manufacturer, the following are important...
Sleep & respiratory: Look ahead to AI
February 11, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. What is on the horizon for connectivity and remote patient monitoring for PAP and ventilator devices?
A. Imagine being able to analyze and affect a change in a patient’s care, not just for the moment they are in front of you in a single clinical visit, but to become truly adherent to therapy life-long. The future of connectivity and remote patient monitoring (RPM) for PAP devices and ventilators is poised for significant advancements. With rapid technological developments,...
Trump’s tariffs: ‘The costs stack up’
January 24, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – HME manufacturers in January were watching closely as the rhetoric around potential tariffs on imports from certain countries heated up and they were taking steps to mitigate any risks, including stocking up on inventory.
Following his win in the November election, President Donald Trump singled out countries like China, Mexico and Canada for double-digit tariffs in a move that he believes will protect companies in the U.S. and encourage more companies to make products...
Sleep & respiratory: Set clear expectations
January 9, 2025Colleen Lance
Q. With the rapid changes in respiratory and sleep medicine, what can an HME provider expect from their manufacturing partners?
A. HME companies may need reassessment of their partnerships with manufacturers. Here’s a framework to guide this process:
Quality & compliance
Ensure manufacturing partners comply with FDA, ISO and CE standards. Review FDA 510K status for any restrictions or outstanding recalls. Robust quality assessment and post-market surveillance...
ReactDx launches sleep monitoring device
August 5, 2024HME News Staff
MELBOURNE, Fla. – ReactDx, a division of React Health, has launched NiteWatch, a sleep monitoring device that’s cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The company says NiteWatch empowers physicians to diagnose and manage sleep apnea in the comfort of the home. "We are thrilled to introduce NiteWatch, a significant step forward in the integration of sleep and cardiac care," said Bill Shoop, CEO of React Health. " We recognize the critical role that sleep health...
In brief: ALS report, McKesson agreement, Swift C-suite
June 28, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have published “Living with ALS,” a report on improving the quality of care for individuals with ALS that includes specific recommendations to strengthen access to respiratory care.
The report includes a policy brief that urges CMS and private insurers to act quickly to expedite access to essential ALS medical and support services, including:
Requiring expedited (within 72 hours)...
React Health emphasizes holistic care in new mission statement
June 26, 2024HME News Staff
DUBLIN, Ohio – React Health and ReactDx have adopted joint mission and vision statements to underscore their commitment to optimizing the well-being of individuals by pioneering advanced diagnostics and therapeutics. "We believe this mission and vision will inspire our team and resonate with our providers and patients," said Bill Shoop, CEO, React Health. "They capture the essence of who we are and where we are headed, emphasizing our commitment to respiratory, sleep and cardiac...
Product launches: React Health
June 6, 2024HME News Staff
React Health has released the IntelliPAP option for the V*Home, V+Pro, V+C and VC+Pro ventilators. IntelliPAP is an optional tool that physicians may use when providing noninvasive ventilation in diseases that are associated with both respiratory insufficiency and obstructive sleep apnea. It enables the automatic adjustment of delivered PEEP levels in response to the detection of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) events. As an added safeguard, clinicians can limit the range of the automatic PEEP adjustment...