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OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

Posted By Laura Frederick
April 13, 2023 Category: OxyHome, Press Release, HME, DME, Concentrator, Oxygen

OxyGo is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary

Applied Announces New FDA Drug Reporting Service

Applied Announces New FDA Drug Reporting Service

Posted By Brittany Fichter
November 30, 2021 Category: FDA, Drug Reporting, Requirement, Transfillers, Drug Manufacturers

Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the launch of their new drug reporting

Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2

Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 18, 2021 Category: OxySafe, OxySafe2, Thermal Shut Off, Oxygen Safety, Medical Oxygen

Westlake, OH – August 18, 2021 – Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their popular thermal shut-off device OxySafe2™.   The new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes.  Jim Christ General Manager of Applied Home Healthcare Equipment said “OxySafe has always been an important and reliable device for our providers who want to protect their patients from the dangers of home oxygen fires. We are excited to introduce this product line improvement to the OxySafe in order to help in the mitigation of oxygen fires.”    OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is incline

OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation

OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation

Posted By Carmella Arroyo
May 10, 2021 Category: LIFE Corporation, OxyGo, Acquisition, Press Release

OxyGo LLC, a leader in lightweight portable oxygen concentrators, has acquired LIFE® Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices that specializes in portable Emergency Oxygen and CPR administration

Oxygen EXPO2 2021 - A Virtual Event

Oxygen EXPO2 2021   A Virtual Event

Posted By Brittany Fichter
January 14, 2021 Category: Event

OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its second annual Oxygen EXPO2.  The EXPO2 will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health

When You Should Not Use Social Media

When You Should Not Use Social Media

Posted By David Marquard
October 22, 2020 Category: Social Media, Internet Safety

Many of us who grew up working summer jobs in defense or other types of factories may remember seeing signs that had dire warnings to keep what we saw confidential.  One of my favorite books about WW2 summed up the danger succinctly by showing a poster that was ubiquitous throughout the war years. It contained just four words: “Loose Lips Sink Ships.”   Flash forward to today. Pre-COVID, I enjoyed taking plant tours whenever I could. But I noticed that, especially when it was a tour of a pharmaceutical or other medical equipment manufacturer, I was asked to leave my cell phone with a guard.  This is because what I was seeing on those plant tours was valuable information that needed to be protected.   Today’s version of loose lips is often transmitted unwittingly through social media. There are lots of very good reasons to use Social Media, including promoting products, services or causes you are fond of. However, Social Media also comes with lots of red blinking lights. You should know where to look for them. This article focuses on when, what, and why you and your family shouldn’t Social Media.   First, you must accept that if you or someone you know has something of value, someone wants it. If you discuss it on social media, you let the whole world in on your thoughts.  That “someone” could be a criminal, criminal gang, or other nefarious group determined to steal your money or ideas. S

COVID-19 Resources: Keep It Clean

COVID 19 Resources: Keep It Clean

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 10, 2020 Category: Timely Topic

With the number of maintenance chemicals and standards out there, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what's the right chemical to use on your equipment.  There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment, cleaning and disinfecting with oxygen compatible cleaners and cleaning equipment for oxygen service.  1. Cleaning with oxygen-compatible cleaners  Oxygen can react with any residue, particles, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants that are left on the surface of equipment which is in direct contact with oxygen, such as the cylinder valve or surface. The body of a cylinder or a regulator for example, should be cleaned with chemicals that will leave no residue behind that may cause an interaction with oxygen that may result in combustion.  2. Cleaning equipment for oxygen service  Surfaces that come into direct contact with oxygen, such as the valve opening on a cylinder, the inside of a cylinder or an oxygen connection must not only be cleaned with an oxygen compatible cleaner, but also with special equipment and processes to ensure that the surface has no particles left behind. If there are even small particles on the wetted surfaces such as the valve, the speed of the oxygen flowing through the valve, could ignite the particles. The

Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work?

Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work

Posted By Laura Frederick
February 24, 2020 Category: The Oxygo Difference, Popular

Portable oxygen concentrators, or POCs, are lightweight medical devices that dispense oxygen while being highly portable.  They allow those prescribed medical oxygen to carry their own oxygen supply with them wherever they go, eliminating dependence on bulky and heavy oxygen tanks. The lightest POC on the market, the OxyGo FIT, weighs just 2.8 pounds. In the past decade POCs have made an enormous contribution to the effectiveness of oxygen delivery therapy.  They are easier for patients to use and less expensive for providers to service. Before their development, patients needing oxygen at home depended on heavy oxygen tanks to dispense their oxygen.  They were tethered to these tanks and could not leave home easily. Their only option to get out of the house was to attach themselves to smaller oxygen tanks on wheels and drag those tanks around with them.  Such tanks can still be used today but they are obtrusive, call attention to the person using them and have restrictions as to where they can be taken. POCs have become an oxygen patient’s gateway to freedom.  They do this by making their own oxygen from the air around them. POCs often enable oxygen patients to enjoy activities and exercises that were difficult or not possible while using oxygen tanks.  This gives these patients a welcome sense of freedom that enhances their quality of life.  Studies show that POCs help patients live longer lives by promoting mobility and exercise

Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando

Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando

Posted By Laura Frederick
January 31, 2020 Category: Events, Popular

DMEs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and across the country attended Oxygen EXPO2 in Orlando, FL on Jan 21st of this year.  The expo, subtitled The NEXT Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen, gave DME providers an opportunity to learn about the latest homecare oxygen trends and market opportunities. “We are all about technology and innovation, so being able to host an event like this where we can share our knowledge and help contribute to the industry is a great opportunity,” said OxyGo CEO Victoria Marquard-Schultz. The one-day conference covered topics such as the future of portable oxygen, oxygen safety, finding assets and revenues in a connected DME market, and leveraging social media to increase patient retail and referrals.  The keynote address was on advances in pulmonary medicine and was given by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Rahaghi spoke about advances in pulmonary care and the importance of getting patients to move and exercise as part of their treatment referencing the American Lung Association’s famous slogan, “If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” “POCs and their tankless delivery of oxygen are giving patients their freedom back,” he said, “while improving their quality of life and overall sense of happiness.”  He said that ambulation could increase the life expectancy of patients on oxygen by

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OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020 - The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen

OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020   The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen

Posted By Laura Frederick
December 13, 2019 Category: Events

Orlando, FL – (December 13, 2019) – OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its first Oxygen Expo.  The Expo will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health industry. The 2020 Oxygen EXPO2 will be held January 21st at the OxyGo in Orlando, Fl. “The Oxygen EXPO2 will present the best of what is new and next in the industry.  Our 2020 expo will showcase a product mix of incredible depth and diversity spanning the oxygen and technology spectrum.” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. Innovations, introductions, ideations and discoveries will abound at the Oxygen EXPO2.  The 2020 Show will feature sessions led by industry experts.  Each session will range from one to two hours and will aim to deliver solutions to some of the industry's most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities. This year, the Oxygen EXPO2 will feature a keynote presentation by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic.  The presentation will focus on advances in pulmonary medicine.  Other presentations will include experts speaking on how to find your assets and revenue in a connected DME market, how to leverage social media to create more patient retail and referrals, the future of portable oxygen and technology, and untapped patient markets without comp

Traveling with OxyGo NEXT!

Traveling with OxyGo NEXT!

Posted By Brittany Fichter
November 20, 2019 Category: News, Popular

  Traveling with OxyGo NEXT is straightforward and simple.  One reason is it so easy to travel with is because it meets all the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for use onboard an airline. Tip: Check with Your Airline Before Your Flight It is important to note that all airlines have their own requirements when it comes to traveling with a POC.  Prior to travel, you should check the website of the airline you are using, whether it's a large carrier or a small regional airline.  On their website they will have a section on traveling with medical equipment.  There you can find the forms you will need to prepare before your travels.  This usually includes release forms from your physician for a prescription. Make Sure to Have Extra Batteries Generally, airlines require that you have 1 ½ times as much battery life as the length of the trip. With the OxyGo NEXT that's no worry!  The extended battery life and effortless battery removal to switch to another battery means you can easily meet this requirement. Bluetooth Connectivity Another unique feature of the OxyGo NEXT is that it has Bluetooth connectivity that can be used with the My OxyGo App.  This means you can troubleshoot, check battery life, oxygen purity and more with your unit all from your phone.  This is especially helpful when traveling because you and your provider can see if there are any potential issues with the unit and reso

OxyGo Celebrates 5th Anniversary

OxyGo Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Posted By Brittany Fichter
October 14, 2019 Category: News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market celebrated their 5th anniversary this past Friday. In 2014 OxyGo launched its first portable oxygen concentrator, to meet the needs of today's portable oxygen patients.  Five years later, OxyGo has three different units and has been rated the best POC for three years in a row by a Needham & Company report. “Five years ago, we entered a highly competitive market, but we knew we had something very different and special to offer,” said Victoria Marquard-Schultz, OxyGo, CEO. “Since then we have continued to make it our mission to provide patients as well as providers with the very best POCs on the market.”. OxyGo offers an original 5-setting concentrator, OxyGo FIT weighing only 2.8lbs, and OxyGo NEXT. The NEXT is the latest unit which came out this year and it is setting the standard for portable oxygen concentrators.  At only 4.7 pounds, and with 6 flow settings, the OxyGo NEXT offers the highest oxygen output per pound of weight of any portable oxygen concentrators currently on the market.  Other features include a long battery life of up to 13 hours with the optional double battery, access to the My OxyGo App, a large LCD screen, and is one of the quietest POCs on the market at 38 dB. OxyGo hosted a brand anniversary party to honor and thank the dedicated employees and vendors who have helped make OxyGo

Did you know? Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US

Did you know  Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US

Posted By BRITTANY FICHTER
September 17, 2019 Category: Product Info

                      The true death toll of home oxygen fires across the United States is likely to be higher than previous estimates by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a new study – The prevalence and impact of home oxygen fires in the USA – has revealed. The study examines media reports of home oxygen fire incidents in the US between December 2017 and August 2019. It identifies news reports on 311 separate home oxygen fires over a 20-month period. These incidents resulted in a total of 164 deaths, 71 serious injuries, and 119 minor injuries, which amounts to more than one death every four days.  Exploding cylinders are referenced in a third of all reported home oxygen fires, posing a significant risk to third parties, including the emergency services. In fact, 11 of the reported deaths were third parties including family members and other residents. A firefighter also fell victim to a home oxygen fire when a propane tank exploded. This new data points towards a material public health problem in the US. Home oxygen fires represent a much higher risk in the United States than the UK, where stakeholders work together to reduce risk and where the fitting of oxygen firebreaks (also known as thermal fuses) is mandatory. In fact, an American oxygen user is 10 times more likely to die in a home oxygen fire than in Japan, and 20 times more likely than in

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo NEXT

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo NEXT

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
August 12, 2019 Category: Product Info

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new six flow setting, Bluetooth enabled POC today. At only 4.7 pounds, and with 6 flow settings, the OxyGo NEXT offers the highest oxygen output per pound of weight of any portable oxygen concentrators currently on the market. Created to meet the needs of oxygen therapy patients and home medical equipment providers – for use at home, away, and for travel. OxyGo NEXT will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology. The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices. Other features include a long battery life of up to 13 hours with the optional double battery, access to the My OxyGo App, a large LCD screen, and is one of the quietest POCs on the market at 38 dB. The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs. Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen

Competitive Bidding - Are you ready?

Competitive Bidding   Are you ready

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
July 15, 2019 Category: Regulatory

                      June 15, 2019 – By Cara C. Bachenheimer for HomeCare Magazine With the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program competitive bid window opening July 16, it’s time to make sure you’re on track to submit your bids before the bid window closes September 18. HomeCare asked Cara Bachenheimer, who chairs the government affairs practice at Brown & Fortunato, to share the basics before Round 2021. Here’s a checklist to help you make sure you will be ready to submit your bids on time: 1. Check Bid Bonds, State Licensure and Accreditation. You will need to obtain one bid bond for each competitive bid area (CBA) in which you plan to bid; make sure you are appropriately licensed in all the states where you plan to bid, and make sure your accreditation covers the products/services on which you plan to bid. 2. Bid Smart! Make sure you understand both the old and the new competitive bidding program rules. New rules include lead item pricing, clearing price rate setting and new higher bid ceilings. The old rules include bona fide bids, subcontracting, contractor obligations, special payment rules for oxygen and capped rental items and grandfathering rules. 3. Do You Understand Lead Item Pricing? This new bidding method requires bidders to analyze the impacts of their bid for the lead it

How Technology Can Enhance Growth at Home and at Work

How Technology Can Enhance Growth at Home and at Work

Posted By DAVE MARQUARD
June 13, 2019 Category: Technology

                        June 8, 2019 – By Dave Marquard, WEMCO Tech Chair Curiosity has often driven me to action.  In 1982 I purchased one of the world’s first portable computers, the Osborne 1.  It weighed almost 25 pounds and didn’t have an on-board battery. It had to be plugged into a wall outlet to power up and use.  However, it was still classified as a portable computer because it could be hand-carried. The Osborne 1 shipped with a large bundle of software worth almost as much as the computer.  That software included some of the most powerful and pioneering programs of the day such as D-Base2 for data sorting; SuperCal, an early spreadsheet, and WordStar, a leading word processor application that had a dominant market share that lasted until the mid-1980s. I was a young VP at a small welding equipment manufacturing company, which while a market leader in its small niche, could never seem to break out of a slow growth cycle.  My new “computer aided” ability to process large amounts of data, prepare “what if” scenarios, and then sum it all up quickly in a word-processed proposal, was enormously helpful.  It enabled me to make a positive contribution to the company that impressed my superiors, peers, and subordinates. The Osborne 1 enabled us to form teams that used its data enhancing speed benefits to efficiently develop ne

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
February 19, 2019 Category: Technology

                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new Bluetooth enabled POC today.  OxyGo FIT Connect will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology.  The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices.  The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs.  Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “We are proud to introduce the OxyGo FIT Connect to the provider market. The new Bluetooth enabled unit and patient app, in conjunction with a provider focused and designed back end will improve patient outcomes by allowing patients and providers to communicate in real-time about their POC,” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen prescription… regardless of where in the world the pa

Why the #1-Rated POC is NOT Selling Direct

Why the #1 Rated POC is NOT Selling Direct

Posted By ROB SALTZSTEIN
October 03, 2018 Category: The Oxygo Difference

OxyGo® is known for its amazing customer service, sales and marketing support. And its brand, Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, has long been trusted by providers as a resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support. Recently, and for the second year in a row, OxyGo POCs have been independently rated as the industry’s best — ahead of all competitors. Independent analysts surveyed and researched the top brands in the industry, and OxyGo is rated #1 over and over again.  Check out the independent study: www.oxygo.life/best-poc.pdf We wanted to know their secret — With a great brand and unit, why won’t OxyGo follow suit with all the other big manufacturers selling direct? “I think patients get the best care—the care they need—from providers. That’s why we connect patients that contact us with providers to get their OxyGo. We don’t sell direct to patients, for cash or otherwise.” Victoria Marquard-Schultz, Managing Director of OxyGo, is clearly passionate about providers and what they do for patients. “In fact, we are creating more and more programs to connect patients to providers—and help providers supply patients with an OxyGo. We’ve created the OxyGo Concierge service, which is helping a lot of patients live better lives with OxyGo, but with a local provider.”  The OxyGo Concierge service is OxyGo’s way of capturing pat

Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice

Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice

Posted By Victoria Marquard-Schultz
May 27, 2018 Category: The Oxygo Difference

You may have heard of The Centipede’s Dilemma: A centipede was happy – quite! Until a toad in fun Said, “Pray, which leg moves after which?” This raised her doubts to such a pitch, She fell exhausted in the ditch Not knowing how to run. An ancient Chinese philosopher I studied in college had simple advice:  “Your first or second choice is probably your best choice.”  Don’t overthink.  Go with your gut feeling.  Don’t waste your time thinking of too many alternatives. If you are buying a car, for example, and your first color choices are red and blue, don’t waste your time looking at yellow or orange or silver.  Your happiest decision, the decision that is most likely to end up being the right decision for you, is red or blue. Translated into today’s world, this means listen to your instincts.  Give your first impressions strong weight, as they are most often correct.  Do I hire this person?  Do I buy this house?  Do I buy this car?  Do I go ahead with the deal? Your gut feel is based on your personal life experiences.  The more you experience the more accurate your guts become. While gut feelings are not a perfect science for decision-making, it always pays to give weight to a voice that tells you with close to certainty what the right course of action is to take. We hope when it comes to recommending POCs to your patients

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OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

OxyGo Announces Launch of New OxyHome Stationary Concentrator

Posted By Laura Frederick
April 13, 2023 Category: OxyHome, Press Release, HME, DME, Concentrator, Oxygen

OxyGo is proud to announce the launch of their latest product, the OxyHome 5L Stationary

Applied Announces New FDA Drug Reporting Service

Applied Announces New FDA Drug Reporting Service

Posted By Brittany Fichter
November 30, 2021 Category: FDA, Drug Reporting, Requirement, Transfillers, Drug Manufacturers

Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the launch of their new drug reporting

Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2

Applied Announces Launch of OxySafe2

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 18, 2021 Category: OxySafe, OxySafe2, Thermal Shut Off, Oxygen Safety, Medical Oxygen

Westlake, OH – August 18, 2021 – Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, a long-trusted resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support for DME and HME providers, has announced the release of their newest model of their popular thermal shut-off device OxySafe2™.   The new version provides two directional protection against oxygen fires caused by patients smoking, using candles, stove-top ranges or other open flames while receiving oxygen therapy. Such fires are particularly prevalent in situations where oxygen therapy is provided in the home environment where there is limited patient supervision, though it may occur in environments like healthcare facilities and nursing homes.  Jim Christ General Manager of Applied Home Healthcare Equipment said “OxySafe has always been an important and reliable device for our providers who want to protect their patients from the dangers of home oxygen fires. We are excited to introduce this product line improvement to the OxySafe in order to help in the mitigation of oxygen fires.”    OxySafe2 is a thermal fuse designed to stop the flow of gas in the event that the downstream cannula or supply tube is ignited, and will meet VA, ISO and other regulatory requirements. With OxySafe2, the PVC tube is incline

OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation

OxyGo Acquires LIFE Corporation

Posted By Carmella Arroyo
May 10, 2021 Category: LIFE Corporation, OxyGo, Acquisition, Press Release

OxyGo LLC, a leader in lightweight portable oxygen concentrators, has acquired LIFE® Corporation, a manufacturer of medical devices that specializes in portable Emergency Oxygen and CPR administration

Oxygen EXPO2 2021 - A Virtual Event

Oxygen EXPO2 2021   A Virtual Event

Posted By Brittany Fichter
January 14, 2021 Category: Event

OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its second annual Oxygen EXPO2.  The EXPO2 will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health

When You Should Not Use Social Media

When You Should Not Use Social Media

Posted By David Marquard
October 22, 2020 Category: Social Media, Internet Safety

Many of us who grew up working summer jobs in defense or other types of factories may remember seeing signs that had dire warnings to keep what we saw confidential.  One of my favorite books about WW2 summed up the danger succinctly by showing a poster that was ubiquitous throughout the war years. It contained just four words: “Loose Lips Sink Ships.”   Flash forward to today. Pre-COVID, I enjoyed taking plant tours whenever I could. But I noticed that, especially when it was a tour of a pharmaceutical or other medical equipment manufacturer, I was asked to leave my cell phone with a guard.  This is because what I was seeing on those plant tours was valuable information that needed to be protected.   Today’s version of loose lips is often transmitted unwittingly through social media. There are lots of very good reasons to use Social Media, including promoting products, services or causes you are fond of. However, Social Media also comes with lots of red blinking lights. You should know where to look for them. This article focuses on when, what, and why you and your family shouldn’t Social Media.   First, you must accept that if you or someone you know has something of value, someone wants it. If you discuss it on social media, you let the whole world in on your thoughts.  That “someone” could be a criminal, criminal gang, or other nefarious group determined to steal your money or ideas. S

COVID-19 Resources: Keep It Clean

COVID 19 Resources: Keep It Clean

Posted By Laura Frederick
August 10, 2020 Category: Timely Topic

With the number of maintenance chemicals and standards out there, it can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out what's the right chemical to use on your equipment.  There are two types of cleaning that are pertinent for oxygen equipment, cleaning and disinfecting with oxygen compatible cleaners and cleaning equipment for oxygen service.  1. Cleaning with oxygen-compatible cleaners  Oxygen can react with any residue, particles, dirt, oil, grease or other contaminants that are left on the surface of equipment which is in direct contact with oxygen, such as the cylinder valve or surface. The body of a cylinder or a regulator for example, should be cleaned with chemicals that will leave no residue behind that may cause an interaction with oxygen that may result in combustion.  2. Cleaning equipment for oxygen service  Surfaces that come into direct contact with oxygen, such as the valve opening on a cylinder, the inside of a cylinder or an oxygen connection must not only be cleaned with an oxygen compatible cleaner, but also with special equipment and processes to ensure that the surface has no particles left behind. If there are even small particles on the wetted surfaces such as the valve, the speed of the oxygen flowing through the valve, could ignite the particles. The

Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work?

Portable Oxygen Concentrators: What are they and how do they work

Posted By Laura Frederick
February 24, 2020 Category: The Oxygo Difference, Popular

Portable oxygen concentrators, or POCs, are lightweight medical devices that dispense oxygen while being highly portable.  They allow those prescribed medical oxygen to carry their own oxygen supply with them wherever they go, eliminating dependence on bulky and heavy oxygen tanks. The lightest POC on the market, the OxyGo FIT, weighs just 2.8 pounds. In the past decade POCs have made an enormous contribution to the effectiveness of oxygen delivery therapy.  They are easier for patients to use and less expensive for providers to service. Before their development, patients needing oxygen at home depended on heavy oxygen tanks to dispense their oxygen.  They were tethered to these tanks and could not leave home easily. Their only option to get out of the house was to attach themselves to smaller oxygen tanks on wheels and drag those tanks around with them.  Such tanks can still be used today but they are obtrusive, call attention to the person using them and have restrictions as to where they can be taken. POCs have become an oxygen patient’s gateway to freedom.  They do this by making their own oxygen from the air around them. POCs often enable oxygen patients to enjoy activities and exercises that were difficult or not possible while using oxygen tanks.  This gives these patients a welcome sense of freedom that enhances their quality of life.  Studies show that POCs help patients live longer lives by promoting mobility and exercise

Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando

Oxygen EXPO2 is Big Hit in Orlando

Posted By Laura Frederick
January 31, 2020 Category: Events, Popular

DMEs from Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and across the country attended Oxygen EXPO2 in Orlando, FL on Jan 21st of this year.  The expo, subtitled The NEXT Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen, gave DME providers an opportunity to learn about the latest homecare oxygen trends and market opportunities. “We are all about technology and innovation, so being able to host an event like this where we can share our knowledge and help contribute to the industry is a great opportunity,” said OxyGo CEO Victoria Marquard-Schultz. The one-day conference covered topics such as the future of portable oxygen, oxygen safety, finding assets and revenues in a connected DME market, and leveraging social media to increase patient retail and referrals.  The keynote address was on advances in pulmonary medicine and was given by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Rahaghi spoke about advances in pulmonary care and the importance of getting patients to move and exercise as part of their treatment referencing the American Lung Association’s famous slogan, “If you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” “POCs and their tankless delivery of oxygen are giving patients their freedom back,” he said, “while improving their quality of life and overall sense of happiness.”  He said that ambulation could increase the life expectancy of patients on oxygen by

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OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020 - The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen

OxyGo Announces Oxygen EXPO2 2020   The Next Tech in Ambulatory Oxygen

Posted By Laura Frederick
December 13, 2019 Category: Events

Orlando, FL – (December 13, 2019) – OxyGo, a company noted for providing high quality home healthcare oxygen products, announced that it will host its first Oxygen Expo.  The Expo will have sessions hosted by experts focused on the future of respiratory in the home health industry. The 2020 Oxygen EXPO2 will be held January 21st at the OxyGo in Orlando, Fl. “The Oxygen EXPO2 will present the best of what is new and next in the industry.  Our 2020 expo will showcase a product mix of incredible depth and diversity spanning the oxygen and technology spectrum.” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. Innovations, introductions, ideations and discoveries will abound at the Oxygen EXPO2.  The 2020 Show will feature sessions led by industry experts.  Each session will range from one to two hours and will aim to deliver solutions to some of the industry's most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities. This year, the Oxygen EXPO2 will feature a keynote presentation by Franck Rahaghi, MD, MH, FCCP, Director of Respiratory Care at Cleveland Clinic Florida Hospital and Clinic.  The presentation will focus on advances in pulmonary medicine.  Other presentations will include experts speaking on how to find your assets and revenue in a connected DME market, how to leverage social media to create more patient retail and referrals, the future of portable oxygen and technology, and untapped patient markets without comp

Traveling with OxyGo NEXT!

Traveling with OxyGo NEXT!

Posted By Brittany Fichter
November 20, 2019 Category: News, Popular

  Traveling with OxyGo NEXT is straightforward and simple.  One reason is it so easy to travel with is because it meets all the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for use onboard an airline. Tip: Check with Your Airline Before Your Flight It is important to note that all airlines have their own requirements when it comes to traveling with a POC.  Prior to travel, you should check the website of the airline you are using, whether it's a large carrier or a small regional airline.  On their website they will have a section on traveling with medical equipment.  There you can find the forms you will need to prepare before your travels.  This usually includes release forms from your physician for a prescription. Make Sure to Have Extra Batteries Generally, airlines require that you have 1 ½ times as much battery life as the length of the trip. With the OxyGo NEXT that's no worry!  The extended battery life and effortless battery removal to switch to another battery means you can easily meet this requirement. Bluetooth Connectivity Another unique feature of the OxyGo NEXT is that it has Bluetooth connectivity that can be used with the My OxyGo App.  This means you can troubleshoot, check battery life, oxygen purity and more with your unit all from your phone.  This is especially helpful when traveling because you and your provider can see if there are any potential issues with the unit and reso

OxyGo Celebrates 5th Anniversary

OxyGo Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Posted By Brittany Fichter
October 14, 2019 Category: News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market celebrated their 5th anniversary this past Friday. In 2014 OxyGo launched its first portable oxygen concentrator, to meet the needs of today's portable oxygen patients.  Five years later, OxyGo has three different units and has been rated the best POC for three years in a row by a Needham & Company report. “Five years ago, we entered a highly competitive market, but we knew we had something very different and special to offer,” said Victoria Marquard-Schultz, OxyGo, CEO. “Since then we have continued to make it our mission to provide patients as well as providers with the very best POCs on the market.”. OxyGo offers an original 5-setting concentrator, OxyGo FIT weighing only 2.8lbs, and OxyGo NEXT. The NEXT is the latest unit which came out this year and it is setting the standard for portable oxygen concentrators.  At only 4.7 pounds, and with 6 flow settings, the OxyGo NEXT offers the highest oxygen output per pound of weight of any portable oxygen concentrators currently on the market.  Other features include a long battery life of up to 13 hours with the optional double battery, access to the My OxyGo App, a large LCD screen, and is one of the quietest POCs on the market at 38 dB. OxyGo hosted a brand anniversary party to honor and thank the dedicated employees and vendors who have helped make OxyGo

Did you know? Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US

Did you know  Home oxygen fires claim a life every four days in the US

Posted By BRITTANY FICHTER
September 17, 2019 Category: Product Info

                      The true death toll of home oxygen fires across the United States is likely to be higher than previous estimates by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a new study – The prevalence and impact of home oxygen fires in the USA – has revealed. The study examines media reports of home oxygen fire incidents in the US between December 2017 and August 2019. It identifies news reports on 311 separate home oxygen fires over a 20-month period. These incidents resulted in a total of 164 deaths, 71 serious injuries, and 119 minor injuries, which amounts to more than one death every four days.  Exploding cylinders are referenced in a third of all reported home oxygen fires, posing a significant risk to third parties, including the emergency services. In fact, 11 of the reported deaths were third parties including family members and other residents. A firefighter also fell victim to a home oxygen fire when a propane tank exploded. This new data points towards a material public health problem in the US. Home oxygen fires represent a much higher risk in the United States than the UK, where stakeholders work together to reduce risk and where the fitting of oxygen firebreaks (also known as thermal fuses) is mandatory. In fact, an American oxygen user is 10 times more likely to die in a home oxygen fire than in Japan, and 20 times more likely than in

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo NEXT

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo NEXT

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
August 12, 2019 Category: Product Info

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new six flow setting, Bluetooth enabled POC today. At only 4.7 pounds, and with 6 flow settings, the OxyGo NEXT offers the highest oxygen output per pound of weight of any portable oxygen concentrators currently on the market. Created to meet the needs of oxygen therapy patients and home medical equipment providers – for use at home, away, and for travel. OxyGo NEXT will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology. The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices. Other features include a long battery life of up to 13 hours with the optional double battery, access to the My OxyGo App, a large LCD screen, and is one of the quietest POCs on the market at 38 dB. The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs. Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen

Competitive Bidding - Are you ready?

Competitive Bidding   Are you ready

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
July 15, 2019 Category: Regulatory

                      June 15, 2019 – By Cara C. Bachenheimer for HomeCare Magazine With the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program competitive bid window opening July 16, it’s time to make sure you’re on track to submit your bids before the bid window closes September 18. HomeCare asked Cara Bachenheimer, who chairs the government affairs practice at Brown & Fortunato, to share the basics before Round 2021. Here’s a checklist to help you make sure you will be ready to submit your bids on time: 1. Check Bid Bonds, State Licensure and Accreditation. You will need to obtain one bid bond for each competitive bid area (CBA) in which you plan to bid; make sure you are appropriately licensed in all the states where you plan to bid, and make sure your accreditation covers the products/services on which you plan to bid. 2. Bid Smart! Make sure you understand both the old and the new competitive bidding program rules. New rules include lead item pricing, clearing price rate setting and new higher bid ceilings. The old rules include bona fide bids, subcontracting, contractor obligations, special payment rules for oxygen and capped rental items and grandfathering rules. 3. Do You Understand Lead Item Pricing? This new bidding method requires bidders to analyze the impacts of their bid for the lead it

How Technology Can Enhance Growth at Home and at Work

How Technology Can Enhance Growth at Home and at Work

Posted By DAVE MARQUARD
June 13, 2019 Category: Technology

                        June 8, 2019 – By Dave Marquard, WEMCO Tech Chair Curiosity has often driven me to action.  In 1982 I purchased one of the world’s first portable computers, the Osborne 1.  It weighed almost 25 pounds and didn’t have an on-board battery. It had to be plugged into a wall outlet to power up and use.  However, it was still classified as a portable computer because it could be hand-carried. The Osborne 1 shipped with a large bundle of software worth almost as much as the computer.  That software included some of the most powerful and pioneering programs of the day such as D-Base2 for data sorting; SuperCal, an early spreadsheet, and WordStar, a leading word processor application that had a dominant market share that lasted until the mid-1980s. I was a young VP at a small welding equipment manufacturing company, which while a market leader in its small niche, could never seem to break out of a slow growth cycle.  My new “computer aided” ability to process large amounts of data, prepare “what if” scenarios, and then sum it all up quickly in a word-processed proposal, was enormously helpful.  It enabled me to make a positive contribution to the company that impressed my superiors, peers, and subordinates. The Osborne 1 enabled us to form teams that used its data enhancing speed benefits to efficiently develop ne

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect

OxyGo Announces Launch of OxyGo FIT Connect

Posted By LAURA FREDERICK
February 19, 2019 Category: Technology

                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 19, 2019 Orlando, FL: OxyGo LLC, a leader in the portable oxygen concentrator market announced the launch of their new Bluetooth enabled POC today.  OxyGo FIT Connect will allow healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes through a new wireless connectivity platform using Bluetooth technology.  The platform includes a provider dashboard and mobile application for patient use through mobile devices.  The My OxyGo Provider Dashboard will work with the My OxyGo App to provide real-time monitoring that will aid in troubleshooting, concentrator health checks, preventative maintenance and geo-locating of patient’s POCs.  Both providers and patients will be able to check battery life, column life, oxygen purity and more with the touch of a button! “We are proud to introduce the OxyGo FIT Connect to the provider market. The new Bluetooth enabled unit and patient app, in conjunction with a provider focused and designed back end will improve patient outcomes by allowing patients and providers to communicate in real-time about their POC,” says Victoria Marquard-Schultz, CEO of OxyGo. “Patients on oxygen are always concerned about their next breath, and providers now will be able to ensure the patients are getting their required oxygen prescription… regardless of where in the world the pa

Why the #1-Rated POC is NOT Selling Direct

Why the #1 Rated POC is NOT Selling Direct

Posted By ROB SALTZSTEIN
October 03, 2018 Category: The Oxygo Difference

OxyGo® is known for its amazing customer service, sales and marketing support. And its brand, Applied Home Healthcare Equipment, has long been trusted by providers as a resource for oxygen filling, technical and regulatory support. Recently, and for the second year in a row, OxyGo POCs have been independently rated as the industry’s best — ahead of all competitors. Independent analysts surveyed and researched the top brands in the industry, and OxyGo is rated #1 over and over again.  Check out the independent study: www.oxygo.life/best-poc.pdf We wanted to know their secret — With a great brand and unit, why won’t OxyGo follow suit with all the other big manufacturers selling direct? “I think patients get the best care—the care they need—from providers. That’s why we connect patients that contact us with providers to get their OxyGo. We don’t sell direct to patients, for cash or otherwise.” Victoria Marquard-Schultz, Managing Director of OxyGo, is clearly passionate about providers and what they do for patients. “In fact, we are creating more and more programs to connect patients to providers—and help providers supply patients with an OxyGo. We’ve created the OxyGo Concierge service, which is helping a lot of patients live better lives with OxyGo, but with a local provider.”  The OxyGo Concierge service is OxyGo’s way of capturing pat

Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice

Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice

Posted By Victoria Marquard-Schultz
May 27, 2018 Category: The Oxygo Difference

You may have heard of The Centipede’s Dilemma: A centipede was happy – quite! Until a toad in fun Said, “Pray, which leg moves after which?” This raised her doubts to such a pitch, She fell exhausted in the ditch Not knowing how to run. An ancient Chinese philosopher I studied in college had simple advice:  “Your first or second choice is probably your best choice.”  Don’t overthink.  Go with your gut feeling.  Don’t waste your time thinking of too many alternatives. If you are buying a car, for example, and your first color choices are red and blue, don’t waste your time looking at yellow or orange or silver.  Your happiest decision, the decision that is most likely to end up being the right decision for you, is red or blue. Translated into today’s world, this means listen to your instincts.  Give your first impressions strong weight, as they are most often correct.  Do I hire this person?  Do I buy this house?  Do I buy this car?  Do I go ahead with the deal? Your gut feel is based on your personal life experiences.  The more you experience the more accurate your guts become. While gut feelings are not a perfect science for decision-making, it always pays to give weight to a voice that tells you with close to certainty what the right course of action is to take. We hope when it comes to recommending POCs to your patients

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