New research published in Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine offers new hope to health systems struggling to meet 30-day COPD readmissions standards.

The study from Barnes Healthcare Services determined a COPD patient management program including non-invasive ventilators and an in-home care program reduced the readmission rate by 97 percentduring the subsequent 12 months.

PHOENIX (August 7, 2015)—The Arizona Medical Equipment Suppliers Association (AZMESA) continued to show its growing strength this past week with record attendance at its highest rated 2015 AZMESA Conference held in Phoenix on August 6^th, and with the addition of four new members in the last month growing its membership for the fifth consecutive year.

Oklahoma City, Okla. (July 30, 2015)—BOK Financial Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that it has closed on a strategic investment with O2 Concepts, a leading manufacturer of portable oxygen concentrators.

SANDWICH, Mass. (August 13, 2015)—Cape Medical Supply has been named to the INC 5000 list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America for the sixth time. Claiming number 4,003 this year, the company has experienced 73% revenue growth over the past three years, adding 25 new jobs and continuing to expand its geographic reach.

ATLANTA (August 6, 2015)—Medtrade is the main event for HME providers looking for education and inspiration to end the year with vigor, and prepare for the new year to come. Two new networking events further that goal by allowing attendees to learn lessons from colleagues and make new friends.