Oxygen One News and Updates

As a medical equipment provider, Oxygen One is considered an essential business during Wisconsin's Safer at Home order. However, as the health and safety of our employees, patients, and healthcare partners is our top priority, we recommend you contact us via the phone during this time as many of our team members are working remotely and we have limited staff on site. Please contact us at the following numbers and we would be happy to assist you:  Waukesha Home Office: 262.521.2200 Racine...
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On January 1, 2019, the durable medical equipment (DME) competitive bidding program (CBP) temporarily ended so that CMS can make much-needed changes to the program that will presumably improve patient access to equipment and services.   What is the competitive bidding program? The bidding program was authorized by Congress through the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). It was originally designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and...
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Last week we had our company Christmas Party, and it was awesome. I'm not just saying that because I helped plan it. If you're wondering what fun activities to do with the family or company for your Christmas Party, then continue reading for some inspiration. If you aren't looking for party inspiration, then continue reading anyway! ☺️ We started the party off with a good old fashioned holiday photo booth. It was festive, to say the least.        After...
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It's been two months since the Oxygen One team participated in the 5th annual LUNG FORCE Walk, and we realized we never gave you an official update on the day of the event.    LUNG FORCE Event Recap Overall, there were around 1,500 people in attendance, with 121 teams. The walk was only a mile and a half, but since it was at the zoo we were often distracted by the animals. Surprisingly, they were all outside and showing off. The LUNG FORCE raised $95,000 total for the event.    Oxygen...
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​Take precautions this winter  No matter how much you try not to think about it... winter is coming. The cold weather can cause difficulties for anyone, but for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) changes in weather can affect their health and trigger symptoms.  If you go outside, here are some things that you should remember:  Wear shoes with traction on the soles, instead of smooth soles. Be sure to always use sidewalks and cleared paths...
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Celebrating Respiratory Therapists This week we are celebrating respiratory therapists because it is Respiratory Care Week! The purpose of this week is to draw attention to the importance of lung health, and the people who are a big part of that: Respiratory Therapists.   What exactly do RT's do? They assess patients by listening to their lungs, getting vital signs and health history Provide diagnostic breathing tests and treatments. Provide various respiratory interventions...
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This week marks the beginning of Case Management Week, and if you're wondering what Case Management is, wonder no more! Imagine you have just been admitted into the hospital. Doctors and nurses are coming in and out of your room sticking needles in your arm, drawing blood, asking question after question. It's exhausting, and all you want to do is take a long nap. Then, suddenly, a new person enters the room, and let's say his name is Bill. Bill introduces himself...
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This Sunday, Oxygen One will be participating in Milwaukee's 5th annual LUNG FORCE Walk, hosted by the American Lung Association. For those of you who don't know, LUNG FORCE hosts events aimed towards raising awareness and funds for research to defeat lung cancer.   Along with walking, we are also fundraising for the big day. We've had one fundraiser a week during the month of September, and what an exciting and fun month it has been! Read below to find out how we FUNdraise.      1. ...
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Hello, and welcome to our blog! As part of our commitment to providing you with the best products and customer service, we’ve established this blog to keep you up-to-date. Here, you’ll find updates on new products and/or services, industry news, and tips and advice to help you live better (and provide you with some laughs).  To kick off our first post, here’s an overview of what Oxygen One has been up to this summer:   1.  We started a blog! via...
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