Tag: Aeroflow
Aeroflow helps fourth state with tax exemptionÂ
September 27, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare is celebrating the inclusion of a diaper tax exemption in Ohio state’s operating budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. HB 33 will make children’s diapers more accessible and remove the tax on Medicaid prescribed adult incontinence supplies starting Oct. 1, 2023. "The diaper tax elimination in HB 33 is just the beginning of our work in Ohio as our government relations team continues to advocate for the residents in the state to have access to medically-necessary...
In brief: Rotech’s possible sale, Lincare’s TRO, Medicare’s $736K wheelchair
September 1, 2023HME News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rotech Healthcare is said to be exploring a possible sale, according to online news reports.
Rotech is said to have tapped investment bank Jefferies Financial Group to advise on its sale process, which could value the company at $1.5B.
In July 2021, the company filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million in July 2021, with plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol ROTK, but paused those plans in 2022, to await more favorable market conditions,...
Aeroflow Breastpumps survey: More education, resources needed
August 31, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sixty-three percent of respondents to a recent survey by Aeroflow Breastpumps felt they needed assistance to properly breastfeed, pointing to a need for more resources and support.
To understand how breastfeeding impacts postpartum mental health and where resources are needed, Aeroflow Breastpumps surveyed 508 mothers who have had children within the past year, with 409 completed responses.
According to the survey:
67% of respondents said they...
Aeroflow Healthcare hails passage of Texas tax exemption
July 19, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare is celebrating the passage of Texas SB 379, legislation that will eliminate tax on numerous care products such as diapers and breast pumps, starting Sept. 1, 2023. Aeroflow Healthcare directly lobbied with the Texas House and Senate on the tax elimination and pushed for adding breast pumps to the exemption, resulting in its inclusion in SB 379. As a result, Texas residents will now be able to obtain the following products, tax free: adult and child diapers,...
Aeroflow boosts advocacy efforts to preserve access
July 14, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare has launched its own government relations program to do its part to ensure equitable access to care at both the state and federal level.
“Coming out of the public health emergency and (with) technology being brought to the forefront of health care, now is an opportune time to make an appeal to those policymakers to address gaps in health care identified through the PHE,” said COO Ryan Bullock. “We’ve got to ensure...
People struggle to access incontinence products, according to new surveyÂ
July 11, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Seventy percent of respondents continuously struggle to afford necessary incontinence products due to rising costs and inaccessibility, according to a new survey from Aeroflow Urology. “We discovered the distressing effects living without access to bladder and bowel care products can have on people’s lives,” the company stated. “And it isn’t just children and parents who are affected – individuals with disabilities, adults and seniors with incontinence...
Aeroflow Healthcare backs Florida’s decision on tax exemptionÂ
July 5, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare supports Florida’s decision to permanently exempt breast pumps, diapers and senior incontinence supplies from the state sales tax. Previously, the state exempted only diapers for children and only for one year until June 30, 2023. "Aeroflow is a staunch advocate for providing access to critical medical supplies that new moms, children, seniors and other patients across all income levels depend on and is thrilled to participate in this legislative...
In brief: Aeroflow boosts advocacy, Joerns adds Winncare, Great Plains Rehab sells
June 23, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare has created a government relations program and hired Mindi Walker, an experienced lobbyist, to lead it.
The move will allow Aeroflow, a large supplier of products and services in the maternity, incontinence, sleep and diabetes markets, to help ensure equitable access to care at both the state and federal level.
“Aeroflow Healthcare has completed numerous advocacy initiatives to improve patient outcomes over the years, with the most...
Aeroflow launches government relations program
June 21, 2023HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Healthcare has created a government relations program and hired Mindi Walker, an experienced lobbyist, to lead it.
The move will allow Aeroflow, a large supplier of products and services in the maternity, incontinence, sleep and diabetes markets, to help ensure equitable access to care at both the state and federal level.
“Aeroflow Healthcare has completed numerous advocacy initiatives to improve patient outcomes over the years, with the most...
In brief: Â Sleep patient volume, ResMed promotions, Quipt uplist
May 5, 2023HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Providers expect to see double-digit growth in their sleep patient volume over the next 12 months as flow-generator availability improves, according to the first quarter 2023 HME Sleep and Oxygen Survey from Needham.
Respondents reported that they have been able to purchase their desired flow generators within required timeframes as follows: Philips, 15.6% (up from 12.1% in Q3 2022); Fisher & Paykel, 25% (up from 9.4% in Q3 2022); and ResMed, 61.4% (up from 39.2% in Q3 2022).
The...