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Respiratory triple threat increases demand for providers

December 2, 2022Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine – An early surge in RSV and other respiratory diseases means HME providers are once again being increasingly called on to help hospitals reserve beds for the sickest patients. “It’s definitely the most memorable RSV season in 15 years,” said Tyler Riddle, president of Tifton, Ga.-based MRS Homecare. “The fear is not there like with COVID-19, but they are leaning on us heavily. We are seeing a lot of nebulizers go out and a lot of patients sent...

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