SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2021)—ResMed, a digital health company, announced the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 adults, which revealed that for half of Americans, stress over the past year is negatively impacting the quality of their sleep—and many are ignoring sleep challenges that could point to a larger underlying health concern.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 26, 2021)—ResMed’s Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Market Access, Larissa D’Andrea, has accepted the open position on the Executive Committee for AAHomecare. The open position became available following another merger within the industry, and the association reached out to the talented and committed advocate to fill the position. D’Andrea most recently sat on the board of directors for the association.
SAN DIEGO, (September 1, 2020)—ResMed announced the launch of its AirTouch N20 nasal mask, the company’s first CPAP nasal mask with a memory foam cushion and softest nasal mask ever.
SAN DIEGO (May 18, 2020)— ResMed has launched ResMed MaskSelector, a digital tool to make remote patient mask selection and sizing easier and more effective, helping patients receive the care they need from home.
How manufacturers & others are stepping up
ATLANTA & BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (January 31, 2020)—Brightree announced it has agreed to acquire privately held SnapWorx, LLC, a software company providing patient contact management and workflow optimization for the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) resupply market.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (January 30, 2020)—The introduction of several new CPAP masks over the past 15 months helped drive strong earnings for ResMed, the company reported in its quarterly earnings call on January 30.
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SAN DIEGO (November 15, 2019)—For COPD Awareness Month, ResMed has published an online repository containing educational materials on the condition for patients and health care professionals.
SAN DIEGO (November 13, 2019)—ResMed announced an upgraded AirView for Respiratory program that includes management by exception, providing HMEs and physicians with quicker access to essential respiratory patient data and allowing them to provide better quality care.
ATLANTA (October 23, 2019)—A stairlift, a CPAP mask and a walker accessory were the winners of the coveted Providers’ Choice Awards announced at Medtrade in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 23. The awards are chosen by show attendees from products displayed in the New Product Pavilion, sponsored by HomeCare Magazine. The winners were:
SAN DIEGO (October 22, 2019) ResMed introduced AirFit N30, a tube-down nasal cradle CPAP mask with a front-facing tub—a new option for sleep apnea treatment.
ResMed’s lightest mask yet, AirFit N30 features an adjustable elastic headgear, plus a nasal cradle cushion that sits under the nasal bridge, eliminating soreness in that area. The mask’s curved cushion is designed to provide a secure seal regardless of how the wearer sleeps or moves.
ATLANTA (October 21, 2019)—ResMed announced results from a company-led survey, revealing new patient preferences on digital health technology. The survey highlights a reason for optimism that the markets for digital health technology will only continue to grow.
SAN DIEGO (October 8, 2019)—Cerner Corporation, a global health platform and innovation company, and ResMed, a digital health company, announced a new collaboration agreement to help providers make more informed treatment decisions, control costs and deliver seamless care across health systems to the home.
BOSTON (September 24, 2019)—ResMed has been named the 2019 “Dealmaker of the Year” by Medtech Insight, an award that recognizes the company most adept at advancing its business through investment deals. The award was presented Monday night by Medtech Insight owner Pharma Intelligence, a leading global analyst firm serving the pharmaceutical, medical device, and clinical research industries.
DALLAS (May 28, 2019)—Remote monitoring and patient self-monitoring can drive CPAP adherence for people with sleep apnea, according to research presented by ResMed at the American Thoracic Society’s 2019 ATS International Conference.
DALLAS (May 21, 2019)—ResMed revealed several demographic and clinical factors affect adherence to PAP (positive airway pressure) therapy, according to a study it presented at the American Thoracic Society's ATS 2019 International Conference.
The study found significant differences in one-year adherence between people of different ages and disease severity levels:
SAN DIEGO (March 25, 2019)—ResMed launched its automated ResMed ReSupply solution for all United States-based home medical equipment (HME) providers to increase sleep apnea patients’ long-term therapy adherence and improve patient satisfaction.
SAN DIEGO (January 8, 2019)—ResMed a provider of respiratory care medical devices and out-of-hospital care software, announced that its portable oxygen concentrator, Mobi, is now widely available in the United States.
Mobi offers a balance of oxygen delivery, weight and battery life for people who are on the go with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic diseases.