Guest guest Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Sher So far no cause for alarm as no one really knows how anything will shake out. I am hopeful we'll see no major change except we'll see a lot fewer suppliers in the Bid Markets like DFW. But with Lincare, you should be safe from anything significant happening. There were also rumors they would be purchased but now most analysts feel they will not be. > > Thanks for the info Bruce...I'm going to call Lincare on Mon. and inquire what they are planning on doing. If I get a sniff that my concentrator my be MY personal possession I will request a newer one. The one that was delivered to the Motel in Olympia was nicer and quieter. > The cpap is already mine. Rent to ownership. > I'm wondering how changes will affect our O2 use. Cylinders can't be " our " responsibility can it? Or is it that we then may have to PAY for O2? > > Ye Gad, what's next! > MamaSher, age 69. IPF 3-06, OR./ Nasturtiums > Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! > Apria Purchased > > > Apria has agreed to a buyout by Blackstone Group. What effect this will > have on patients, if any, no one could know at this time. Ownership > changes can improve or worsen service. There are likely to be many other > consolidations and changes in the industry with the Medicare Bidding > Procedures now in place in 10 areas and going to expand. I know rumors > in the DFW market are widespread as have rumors been on Apria in this > market. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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