Biggest changeRisk factors include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following: Risks related to our business and strategy: • the intense international, national, regional and local competition we face in our industry; • our dependence on a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our sales revenue; • our reliance on a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers; • the lack of long-term supply contracts with many of our third-party suppliers; • the possibility our manufacturing facilities could become unavailable or inoperable and other potential manufacturing problems or delays; • our reliance upon a third-party contract manufacturer for certain manufacturing and repair operations; • the need to continue to enhance our existing products and develop and market new products; • risks associated with public health threats and epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health emergency (PHE); • the competitive bidding process or other reimbursement policy changes under Medicare or other third-party payors, including recently enacted and potential future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs; • healthcare reform measures; • the complex and lengthy reimbursement process we depend upon for a significant portion of our revenue; • potential failure to maintain or obtain new private payor contracts and future reductions in reimbursement rates from private payors; • our ability to hire and retain highly qualified individuals; • our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively; • potential acquisitions of, or investments in, other companies; • our international sales and manufacturing activities; • warranty or product liability claims or other litigation; • increases in our operating costs; • our dependence on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel; • variance in our financial condition and results of operations; and • the market opportunities for our products. 21 Risks related to the regulatory environment: • extensive federal, state, and international regulations related to our business by numerous government agencies, including the U.S.
Biggest changeRisk factors include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the following: Risks related to our business and strategy: • the intense international, national, regional and local competition we face in our industry; • our dependence on a limited number of customers for a significant portion of our sales revenue; • our reliance on a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers; • the need to continue to enhance our existing products and develop and market new products; • potential acquisitions of, or investments in, other companies; • the complex and lengthy reimbursement process we depend upon for a significant portion of our revenue; • increases in our operating costs; • economic impacts that affect customer and consumer spending as well as demand for our products; • public health threats and epidemics; • the lack of long-term supply contracts with many of our third-party suppliers; • the competitive bidding process or other reimbursement policy changes under Medicare or other third-party payors, including recently enacted and potential future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs; • consolidation in the healthcare industry; • healthcare reform measures; • the possibility our manufacturing facilities could become unavailable or inoperable and other potential manufacturing problems or delays; • our reliance upon a third-party contract manufacturer for certain manufacturing and repair operations; • potential failure to maintain or obtain new private payor contracts and future reductions in reimbursement rates from private payors; • our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively; • the possibility of non-payment of our HME providers, distributors, private label partners and resellers; • our international sales and manufacturing activities; • warranty or product liability claims or other litigation; • our dependence on the services of our senior executives and other key technical personnel; • variance in our financial condition and results of operations; and • the market opportunities for our products. 21 Risks related to the regulatory environment: • extensive federal, state, and international regulations related to our business by numerous government agencies, including the U.S.
The simple average of the payment amounts for these regions for this code was $122.61, or an average increase of 65.7%.
The simple average of the payment amounts for these regions for this code was $122.61, or an average increase of 65.7%.
These factors include: • actual or anticipated quarterly variation in our results of operations or the results of our competitors; • announcements of secondary offerings; • announcements by us or our competitors of new commercial products, significant contracts, commercial relationships or capital commitments; • issuance of new or changed securities analysts’ reports or recommendations for our stock; • developments or disputes concerning our intellectual property or other proprietary rights; • commencement of, or our involvement in, litigation; • market conditions in the oxygen therapy market; • reimbursement or legislative changes in the oxygen therapy market; • failure to complete significant sales; • manufacturing disruptions that could occur if we were unable to successfully expand our production in our current or an alternative facility or due to any other reason; • any future sales of our common stock or other securities; • any major change to the composition of our board of directors or management; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; • the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section; and • general economic conditions and slow or negative growth of our markets.
These factors include: • actual or anticipated quarterly variation in our results of operations or the results of our competitors; • announcements of secondary offerings; • announcements by us or our competitors of new commercial products, significant contracts, commercial relationships, or capital commitments; • issuance of new or changed securities analysts’ reports or recommendations for our stock; • developments or disputes concerning our intellectual property or other proprietary rights; • commencement of, or our involvement in, litigation; • market conditions in the oxygen therapy market; 57 • reimbursement or legislative changes in the oxygen therapy market; • failure to complete significant sales; • manufacturing disruptions that could occur if we were unable to successfully expand our production in our current or an alternative facility or due to any other reason; • any future sales of our common stock or other securities; • any major change to the composition of our board of directors or management; • announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or capital commitments; • the other factors described in this “Risk Factors” section; and • general economic conditions and slow or negative growth of our markets.
For additional discussion of potential risks related to our inability to source components of our products, please see the risk factor entitled “ We obtain some of the components, subassemblies and completed products included in our products from a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers, and in some cases those components are available in only limited supplies from limited manufacturers or suppliers, and the partial or complete loss of one or more of these manufacturers or suppliers could cause significant production delays or stoppages, an inability to meet customer demand, substantial loss in revenue, and an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. ” A significant majority of our rental patients who use our product have health coverage under the Medicare program, and recently enacted and future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs have affected and could continue to materially and adversely affect our business and operating results.
For additional discussion of potential risks related to our inability to source components of our products, please see the risk factor entitled “ We obtain some of the components, subassemblies and completed products included in our products from a single source or a limited group of manufacturers or suppliers, and in some cases those components are available in only limited supplies from limited manufacturers or suppliers, and the partial or complete loss of one or more of these manufacturers or suppliers could cause significant production delays or stoppages, an inability to meet customer demand, substantial loss in revenue, and an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. ” 27 A significant majority of our rental patients who use our product have health coverage under the Medicare program, and recently enacted and future changes in the reimbursement rates or payment methodologies under Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs have affected and could continue to materially and adversely affect our business and operating results.
We may experience numerous unforeseen events in relation to a clinical trial process that could delay or prevent us from receiving regulatory clearance or approval for new products or modifications of existing products, including new indications for existing products, including: • delays or failure in obtaining approval of our clinical trial protocols from the FDA, other regulatory authorities, or IRBs; • we, the applicable IRBs, the Data Safety Monitoring Board for such trial, or the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities may require that we or our investigators suspend or terminate our data collection for various reasons, including, among others (i) failure to conduct the clinical trial in accordance with regulatory requirements, including the FDA’s current Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulations, or our clinical protocols, (ii) by the FDA or other applicable regulatory authority resulting in the imposition of a clinical hold, or (iii) lack of adequate patient informed consent; and • delays if the FDA concludes that our financial relationships with our data collection partners result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest that may have affected the interpretation or integrity of the data collected.
We may experience numerous unforeseen events in relation to a clinical trial process that could delay or prevent us from receiving regulatory clearance or approval for new products or modifications of existing products, including new indications for existing products, including: • delays or failure in obtaining approval of our clinical trial protocols from the FDA, other regulatory authorities, or IRBs; • we, the applicable IRBs, the Data Safety Monitoring Board for such trial, or the FDA or other applicable regulatory authorities may require that we or our investigators suspend or terminate our data collection for various reasons, including, among others (i) failure to conduct the clinical trial in accordance with regulatory requirements, including the FDA’s current Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulations, or our clinical protocols, (ii) by the FDA or other applicable regulatory authority resulting in the imposition of a clinical hold, or (iii) lack of adequate patient informed consent; and 48 • delays if the FDA concludes that our financial relationships with our data collection partners result in a perceived or actual conflict of interest that may have affected the interpretation or integrity of the data collected.
To prevent having to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions and the threat of inconsistent or contrary rulings by different courts, among other considerations, our amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless we give an Alternative Forum Consent, the federal district courts of the United States of America will be the exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act against any person in connection with any offering of the Company’s securities, including any auditor, underwriter, expert, control person or other defendant.
To prevent having to litigate claims in multiple jurisdictions and the threat of inconsistent or contrary rulings by different courts, among other considerations, our amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless we give an Alternative Forum Consent, the federal district courts of the United States of America will be the exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act against any person in connection with any offering of our securities, including any auditor, underwriter, expert, control person or other defendant.
Any violation of the FCPA, other applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption laws, and anti-money laundering laws could result in whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, loss of export privileges, severe criminal or civil sanctions, 38 settlements, prosecutions, enforcement action, fines, damages, loss of export privileges and suspension or debarment from government contracts, which could have a material and adverse effect on our reputation, business, operating results and prospects.
Any violation of the FCPA, other applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption laws, and anti-money laundering laws could result in whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, loss of export privileges, severe criminal or civil sanctions, settlements, prosecutions, enforcement action, fines, damages, loss of export privileges and suspension or debarment from government contracts, which could have a material and adverse effect on our reputation, business, operating results and prospects.
We anticipate that the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 27 oxygen payment rules will continue to negatively affect our net revenue on an ongoing basis, as each month additional customers reach the capped rental period in month thirty-seven, resulting in potentially two or more years without rental income from these customers while we continue to incur customer service and maintenance costs.
We anticipate that the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 oxygen payment rules will continue to negatively affect our net revenue on an ongoing basis, as each month additional customers reach the capped rental period in month thirty-seven, resulting in potentially two or more years without rental income from these customers while we continue to incur customer service and maintenance costs.
The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act extended the 75/25 blended rates for all other non-competitively bid areas until December 31, 2023. • In May 2020, Congress eliminated the 2% Medicare sequestration payment reduction that applies to all Medicare providers and suppliers, due to the COVID-19 PHE, and Congress extended it until March 31, 2022.
The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act extended the 75/25 blended rates for all other non-competitively bid areas until December 31, 2023. 28 • In May 2020, Congress eliminated the 2% Medicare sequestration payment reduction that applies to all Medicare providers and suppliers, due to the COVID-19 PHE, and Congress extended it until March 31, 2022.
There have been and will continue to be regulatory initiatives affecting our business and we cannot predict the extent to which future legislation and regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our business. We are subject to significant regulation by numerous government agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA.
There have been and will continue to be regulatory initiatives affecting our business and we cannot predict the extent to which future legislation and regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our business. 43 We are subject to significant regulation by numerous government agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA.
Additional information on our hedging arrangements is also contained in Note 3 – Fair value measurements and Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the notes in our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We rely on shipping providers to deliver products to our customers globally.
Additional information on our hedging arrangements is also contained in Note 3 – Fair value measurements and Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 36 We rely on shipping providers to deliver products to our customers globally.
Any such delay or rejection could prevent us from commercializing any of our products currently in development. 49 Any delays in completing our data collection and analysis will increase our costs, slow down our product development and regulatory authorization process and jeopardize our ability to commence sales and generate associated revenue with respect to the applicable product.
Any such delay or rejection could prevent us from commercializing any of our products currently in development. Any delays in completing our data collection and analysis will increase our costs, slow down our product development and regulatory authorization process and jeopardize our ability to commence sales and generate associated revenue with respect to the applicable product.
As a result, we may be required to perform due diligence to determine the origin of such minerals and disclose and report whether or not such minerals originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries. The implementation of these requirements could adversely affect the sourcing, availability, and pricing of minerals used in the manufacture of our products.
As a result, we may be required to perform due diligence to determine the origin of such minerals and disclose and report whether such minerals originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries. The implementation of these requirements could adversely affect the sourcing, availability, and pricing of minerals used in the manufacture of our products.
Our sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in customer and consumer demand could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are subject to risks associated with public health threats and epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE.
Our sensitivity to economic cycles and any related fluctuation in customer and consumer demand could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We are subject to risks associated with public health threats and epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health emergency (PHE).
One or more of these business partners could delay payments or default on credit extended to them, either of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We generate a substantial portion of our revenue internationally and are subject to various risks relating to such international activities, which could adversely affect our operating results.
One or more of these business partners could delay payments or default on credit extended to them, either of which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 35 We generate a substantial portion of our revenue internationally and are subject to various risks relating to such international activities, which could adversely affect our operating results.
The commercialization of medical devices in the UK are also subject to additional national requirements (e.g. registration and where the manufacturer is not established in the UK, the appointment of a UK Responsible Person). If we fail to obtain and maintain regulatory approval in foreign jurisdictions, our market opportunities will be limited.
The commercialization of medical devices in the UK are also subject to additional national requirements (e.g., registration and where the manufacturer is not established in the UK, the appointment of a UK Responsible Person). 47 If we fail to obtain and maintain regulatory approval in foreign jurisdictions, our market opportunities will be limited.
In the event of an accident or failure to comply with environmental laws, we could be held liable for resulting damages, and any such liability could exceed our insurance coverage and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Regulatory requirements under Proposition 65 could adversely affect our business.
In the event of an accident or failure to comply with environmental laws, we could be held liable for resulting damages, and any such liability could exceed our insurance coverage and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 52 Regulatory requirements under Proposition 65 could adversely affect our business.
We are subject to California’s Proposition 65, or Prop 65, which requires a specific warning on any product that contains a substance listed by the State of California as having been found to cause cancer or birth defects, unless the level of such substance in the product is below a safe harbor level.
We are subject to California’s Proposition 65 which requires a specific warning on any product that contains a substance listed by the State of California as having been found to cause cancer or birth defects, unless the level of such substance in the product is below a safe harbor level.
In rural areas and non-contiguous states, payment rates are based on a higher 50-50 blended rate, to account for higher 30 servicing costs in those areas. We estimate that approximately 18% of our patients are eligible to receive the higher reimbursement rates based on the geographic locations of our current patient population.
In rural areas and non-contiguous states, payment rates are based on a higher 50-50 blended rate, to account for higher servicing costs in those areas. We estimate that approximately 18% of our patients are eligible to receive the higher reimbursement rates based on the geographic locations of our current patient population.
For example, our devices are labeled with a 5-year product life duration and we and our distributors, in some instances, have provided serviced devices after their useful life duration to rental patients in the United States and internationally, or conducted repairs on such devices for the patients who have purchased them.
For example, our devices are labeled with a 5 or 8-year product life duration and we and our distributors, in some instances, have provided serviced devices after their useful life duration to rental patients in the United States and internationally, or conducted repairs on such devices for the patients who have purchased them.
Our failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in enforcement action by the FDA or state agencies, which may include any of the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • recalls, termination of distribution, or seizure of our products; 46 • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • delays in the introduction of products into the market; • refusal to grant our requests for future 510(k) clearances or approvals of new products, new intended uses, or modifications to exiting products; • withdrawals or suspensions of current 510(k) clearances or approvals, resulting in prohibitions on sales of our products; and • criminal prosecution.
Our failure to comply with applicable regulatory requirements could result in enforcement action by the FDA or state agencies, which may include any of the following sanctions: • adverse publicity, warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties; • recalls, termination of distribution, or seizure of our products; • operating restrictions or partial suspension or total shutdown of production; • delays in the introduction of products into the market; • refusal to grant our requests for future 510(k) clearances or approvals of new products, new intended uses, or modifications to exiting products; 45 • withdrawals or suspensions of current 510(k) clearances or approvals, resulting in prohibitions on sales of our products; and • criminal prosecution.
If we, or the other parties from whom we would license intellectual property, fail to obtain, defend, and maintain adequate patent or other intellectual property protection for intellectual property used in our products, or if any protection is 53 reduced or eliminated, others could use the intellectual property used in our products, resulting in harm to our competitive business position.
If we, or the other parties from whom we would license intellectual property, fail to obtain, defend, and maintain adequate patent or other intellectual property protection for intellectual property used in our products, or if any protection is reduced or eliminated, others could use the intellectual property used in our products, resulting in harm to our competitive business position.
In addition, CMS increased Medicare contractors’ ability to waive replacement product requirements, paused the national prior authorization program for certain DMEPOS, automatically extended expiring accreditations, granted contractors the flexibility to grant appeals extensions, and suspended medical review of claims.
In addition, CMS increased Medicare contractors’ ability to waive replacement product requirements, paused the national prior authorization program for certain DMEPOS items, automatically extended expiring accreditations, granted contractors the flexibility to grant appeals extensions, and suspended medical review of claims.
Changes to existing tax law in the U.S. or other foreign jurisdictions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. The Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) sequestration reduction has and may continue to negatively affect our revenue and profits.
Changes to existing tax law in the U.S. or other foreign jurisdictions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. 42 The Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) sequestration reduction has and may continue to negatively affect our revenue and profits.
Inogen obtained its United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certificate covering the G4, G5 and Inogen at Home oxygen concentrators on April 27, 2022, which allowed Inogen to affix a UKCA mark to these devices and market them in Great Britain.
Inogen obtained its United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certificate covering the Inogen One G4, Inogen One G5 and Inogen at Home oxygen concentrators on April 27, 2022, which allowed Inogen to affix a UKCA mark to these devices and market them in Great Britain.
If one or more equity research analysts ceases coverage of our company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. 59 Future sales of shares could cause our stock price to decline.
If one or more equity research analysts ceases coverage of our company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. Future sales of shares could cause our stock price to decline.
In addition, providers may reduce or eliminate purchases from us due to our increased focus on building out a prescriber sales team and pursuing rentals directly, 22 which could be in competition with our providers in the United States.
In addition, providers may reduce or eliminate purchases from us due to our increased focus on building out a prescriber sales team and pursuing rentals directly, which could be in competition with our providers in the United States.
This was effective beginning January 1, 2018. 29 Due to budgetary shortfalls, many states are considering, or have enacted, cuts to their Medicaid programs. In addition, many private payors reimburse at a percentage of the Medicare rates.
This was effective beginning January 1, 2018. Due to budgetary shortfalls, many states are considering, or have enacted, cuts to their Medicaid programs. In addition, many private payors reimburse at a percentage of the Medicare rates.
The foregoing shall not apply to any claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all Securities Act actions.
The foregoing shall not apply to any claims under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). 58 Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all Securities Act actions.
If the matter were to be resolved in a manner adverse to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Changes in accounting principles, or interpretations thereof, could have a significant effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
If the matter were to be resolved in a manner adverse to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. 41 Changes in accounting principles, or interpretations thereof, could have a significant effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
In 2017, the European Union adopted the European 48 Medical Device Regulation (Council Regulations 2017/745) which imposes stricter requirements for the marketing and sale of medical devices, including new clinical evaluation, quality system, and post-market surveillance requirements.
In 2017, the European Union adopted the European Medical Device Regulation (Council Regulations 2017/745) which imposes stricter requirements for the marketing and sale of medical devices, including new clinical evaluation, quality system, and post-market surveillance requirements.
Such 43 changes may have a significant impact on our deferred tax assets, income tax provision and effective tax rate. Proposed legislation before the Administration and Congress may make further changes to the U.S. tax law.
Such changes may have a significant impact on our deferred tax assets, income tax provision and effective tax rate. Proposed legislation before the Administration and Congress may make further changes to the U.S. tax law.
While we implement IT controls to reduce the risk of a cybersecurity and data security breach, there is no guarantee that these measures will be adequate to safeguard all systems with an increased number of employees working remotely. 40 The methods used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage systems are constantly evolving and may be difficult to anticipate or to detect for long periods of time.
While we implement IT controls to reduce the risk of a cybersecurity and data security breach, there is no guarantee that these measures will be adequate to safeguard all systems with an increased number of employees working remotely. 39 The methods used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage systems are constantly evolving and may be difficult to anticipate or to detect for long periods of time.
For example, we previously experienced declines in total business-to-business demand during portions of the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE, which we believe were due to these factors and other factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE.
For example, we previously experienced declines in total demand during portions of the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE, which we believe were due to these factors and other factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in non-former CBAs, non-rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2023 $ 125.41 $ 46.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 115.14 $ 43.69 As of April 1, 2021 $ 109.39 $ 42.12 As of January 1, 2021 (retroactively revised March 1, 2021) $ 104.07 $ 40.06 As of January 1, 2020 $ 74.84 $ 36.87 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.32 $ 35.64 As of January 1, 2018 $ 69.31 $ 38.10 CMS is required to conduct future rounds of competitive bidding, which could reduce reimbursement rates, negatively impact the premium for POCs over other oxygen modalities, or limit beneficiary access to our technologies.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in non-former CBAs, non-rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.61 $ 46.12 As of January 1, 2023 $ 125.41 $ 46.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 115.14 $ 43.69 As of April 1, 2021 $ 109.39 $ 42.12 As of January 1, 2021 (retroactively revised March 1, 2021) $ 104.07 $ 40.06 As of January 1, 2020 $ 74.84 $ 36.87 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.32 $ 35.64 As of January 1, 2018 $ 69.31 $ 38.10 CMS is required to conduct future rounds of competitive bidding, which could reduce reimbursement rates, negatively impact the premium for POCs over other oxygen modalities, or limit beneficiary access to our technologies.
Any corrective action, whether voluntary or involuntary, as well as defending ourselves in a lawsuit, will require the dedication of our time and capital, distract management from operating our business and may harm our reputation and results of operations. 47 If we, our contract manufacturer, or our component manufacturers fail to comply with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation, our manufacturing operations could be interrupted, and our product sales and operating results could suffer.
Any corrective action, whether voluntary or involuntary, as well as defending ourselves in a lawsuit, will require the dedication of our time and capital, distract management from operating our business and may harm our reputation and results of operations. 46 If we, our contract manufacturer, or our component manufacturers fail to comply with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation, our manufacturing operations could be interrupted, and our product sales and operating results could suffer.
The sequestration payment reduction resumed with a 1% reduction to rates from April 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022, with the full 2% Medicare sequestration having resumed on July 1, 2022. • In addition, the CARES Act established a provider relief fund of $100 billion for Medicare providers and suppliers to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 PHE, and as a Medicare supplier we also received funds of $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2020.
The sequestration payment reduction resumed with a 1% reduction to rates from April 1, 2022 until June 30, 2022, and the full 2% Medicare sequestration resumed on July 1, 2022. • The CARES Act established a provider relief fund of $100 billion for Medicare providers and suppliers to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 PHE, and as a Medicare supplier we also received funds of $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2020.
This in turn has resulted in greater pricing pressures, including pressure to offer customers more competitive pricing terms, exclusion of products from or unfavorable position on provider formularies and the exclusion of certain suppliers from important market segments as group purchasing organizations, independent delivery networks and large single accounts continue to consolidate purchasing decisions for some of the company's customers.
This in turn has resulted in greater pricing pressures, including pressure to offer customers more competitive pricing terms, exclusion of products from or unfavorable position on provider formularies and the exclusion of certain suppliers from important market segments as group purchasing organizations, independent delivery networks and large single accounts continue to consolidate purchasing decisions for some of our customers.
Our dependence on single-source or limited-source suppliers of components may expose us to several risks, including, among other things: • our suppliers or their component sub-suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to global supply chain disruptions; • we may experience delays in delivery by our suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and components or changes in demand from us or their other customers; • our suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to the effect of exposure to infectious diseases, epidemics or other public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE or due to acts of terrorism, hostilities, military conflict or war, including the war in Ukraine; • we may not be able to find new or alternative components, even at elevated prices, or reconfigure our system and manufacturing processes in a timely manner if the necessary components become unavailable, which could lead to a production slowdown or temporary stoppage; • our suppliers may encounter financial hardships as a result of unfavorable economic and market conditions unrelated to our demand for components, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • suppliers may fail to comply with regulatory requirements, be subject to lengthy compliance, validation or qualification periods, or make errors in manufacturing components that could negatively affect the performance or safety of our products, cause delays in supplying of our products to our customers, or result in regulatory enforcement against us or our suppliers; • newly identified suppliers may not qualify under the stringent quality regulatory standards to which our business is subject, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • we or our suppliers may not be able to respond to unanticipated changes in customer orders, and if orders do not match forecasts, we or our suppliers may have excess or inadequate inventory of materials and components; • we may be subject to price fluctuations due to a lack of long-term supply arrangements for key components or changes in import tariffs, trade restrictions or barriers or other government actions that impact our ability to obtain such components; • we or our suppliers may lose access to critical services, tools, moldings, and components, resulting in an interruption in the manufacture, assembly and shipment of our systems; • our suppliers may be subject to allegations by other parties of misappropriation of proprietary information in connection with their supply of products to us, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • fluctuations in demand for products that our suppliers manufacture for others may affect their ability or willingness to deliver components to us in a timely manner; and • our suppliers may wish to discontinue supplying components or services to us.
Our dependence on single-source or limited-source suppliers of components may expose us to several risks, including, among other things: • our suppliers or their component sub-suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to global supply chain disruptions; • we may experience delays in delivery by our suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and components or changes in demand from us or their other customers; • our suppliers may be unable to meet demands due to the effect of exposure to infectious diseases, epidemics or other public health emergencies, or due to acts of terrorism, hostilities, military conflict or war, including the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine; • we may not be able to find new or alternative components, even at elevated prices, or reconfigure our system and manufacturing processes in a timely manner if the necessary components become unavailable, which could lead to a production slowdown or temporary stoppage; • our suppliers may encounter financial hardships as a result of unfavorable economic and market conditions unrelated to our demand for components, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • suppliers may fail to comply with regulatory requirements, be subject to lengthy compliance, validation or qualification periods, or make errors in manufacturing components that could negatively affect the performance or safety of our products, cause delays in supplying of our products to our customers, or result in regulatory enforcement against us or our suppliers; • newly identified suppliers may not qualify under the stringent quality regulatory standards to which our business is subject, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • we or our suppliers may not be able to respond to unanticipated changes in customer orders, and if orders do not match forecasts, we or our suppliers may have excess or inadequate inventory of materials and components; • we may be subject to price fluctuations due to a lack of long-term supply arrangements for key components or changes in import tariffs, trade restrictions or barriers or other government actions that impact our ability to obtain such components; • we or our suppliers may lose access to critical services, tools, moldings, and components, resulting in an interruption in the manufacture, assembly and shipment of our systems; • our suppliers may be subject to allegations by other parties of misappropriation of proprietary information in connection with their supply of products to us, which could inhibit their ability to fulfill our orders and meet our requirements; • fluctuations in demand for products that our suppliers manufacture for others may affect their ability or willingness to deliver components to us in a timely manner; and • our suppliers may wish to discontinue supplying components or services to us.
CMS will issue additional sub-regulatory guidance on these timelines in the future. If our products are subject to prior authorization, it could reduce the number of patients qualified to come on service using their Medicare benefits, it could delay the start of those patients while we wait for the prior authorization to be received, and/or it could decrease sales productivity.
CMS will issue additional sub-regulatory guidance on these timelines in the future. If our products become subject to prior authorization, it could reduce the number of patients qualified to come on service using their Medicare benefits, it could delay the start of those patients while we wait for the prior authorization to be received, and/or it could decrease sales productivity.
Of the $484 billion, $75 billion is additional funding for healthcare providers to reimburse healthcare related expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19 PHE, which is in addition to the $100 billion approved in the CARES Act. • On April 6, 2020, CMS issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) in the Federal Register for policy and regulatory revisions in response to the COVID-19 PHE.
Of the $484 billion, $75 billion was additional funding for healthcare providers to reimburse healthcare related expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19 PHE, which was in addition to the $100 billion approved in the CARES Act. • On April 6, 2020, CMS issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) in the Federal Register for policy and regulatory revisions in response to the COVID-19 PHE.
Our facilities and the equipment we use to manufacture our products would be costly to replace and could require 33 substantial lead time to procure, repair or replace.
Our facilities and the equipment we use to manufacture our products would be costly to replace and could require substantial lead time to procure, repair or replace.
In addition, currency hedging may result in a reduction or increase in revenue should the currency strengthen or decline during the contract period. A discussion of the hedging program is contained in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
In addition, currency hedging may result in a reduction or increase in revenue should the currency strengthen or decline during the contract period. A discussion of the hedging program is contained in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
We have modified some of our 510(k) cleared products and have determined that in certain instances new 510(k) clearances or pre-market approval are not required. We plan to make similar determinations regarding modifications to our 510(k) products, which may include the redesign of the G5 System motherboard pending validation testing.
We have modified some of our 510(k) cleared products and have determined that in certain instances new 510(k) clearances or pre-market approval are not required. We plan to make similar determinations regarding modifications to our 510(k) products, which may include the redesign of the Inogen One G5 system motherboard pending validation testing.
Prop 65 required that all businesses must be in compliance by August 30, 2018 with new regulations that require modifications to product warnings and for businesses to coordinate with upstream vendors or downstream customers for the 800+ regulated chemicals in consumer products and assess whether new occupational exposure warnings need to be posited in California facilities.
Proposition 65 required that all businesses must be in compliance by August 30, 2018 with new regulations that require modifications to product warnings and for businesses to coordinate with upstream vendors or downstream customers for the 800+ regulated chemicals in consumer products and assess whether new occupational exposure warnings need to be posited in California facilities.
We have sold our products in a total of 59 international countries or overseas regions outside the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, distributors or directly to large “house” accounts. In some foreign countries, particularly in the European Union, the pricing of medical devices is subject to governmental control.
We have sold our products in a total of 62 international countries or overseas regions outside the United States through our wholly-owned subsidiary, distributors or directly to large “house” accounts. In some foreign countries, particularly in the European Union, the pricing of medical devices is subject to governmental control.
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 requires the Secretary of HHS to establish and implement programs under which competitive acquisition areas are established throughout the United States for purposes of awarding contracts for the furnishing of competitively priced items of durable medical equipment, including oxygen equipment.
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 required the Secretary of HHS to establish and implement programs under which competitive acquisition areas are established throughout the United States for purposes of awarding contracts for the furnishing of competitively priced items of durable medical equipment, including oxygen equipment.
If we are found to be in non-compliance, we could be subject to CMPs of up to $0.025 million (subject to annual adjustment for inflation) for each wrongful act, assessment of three times the amount claimed for each item or service and exclusion from the federal or state healthcare programs.
If we are found to be in non-compliance, we could be subject to CMPs of up to $0.121 million (subject to annual adjustment for inflation) for each wrongful act, assessment of three times the amount claimed for each item or service and exclusion from the federal or state healthcare programs.
Congress also is debating federal privacy legislation, which if passed, may restrict our business operations and require us to incur additional costs for compliance. 41 Any new laws, regulations, other legal obligations or industry standards, or any changed interpretation of existing laws, regulations or other standards may require us to incur additional costs and restrict our business operations.
Congress also is debating federal privacy legislation, which if passed, may restrict our business operations and require us to incur additional costs for compliance. 40 Any new laws, regulations, other legal obligations or industry standards, or any changed interpretation of existing laws, regulations or other standards may require us to incur additional costs and restrict our business operations.
Numerous initiatives and reforms instituted by legislators, regulators and third-party payors to reduce home medical equipment costs have caused pricing pressures which have resulted in a consolidation trend in the home medical equipment industry as well as among the company's customers, including home healthcare providers.
Numerous initiatives and reforms instituted by legislators, regulators and third-party payors to reduce home medical equipment costs have caused pricing pressures which have resulted in a consolidation trend in the home medical equipment industry as well as among our customers, including home healthcare providers.
This IFR included that for the duration of the COVID-19 PHE, the face-to-face requirements and clinical indications of coverage for home oxygen, among other respiratory products, will be waived. • The Trump administration also issued a number of regulatory waivers to increase the flexibility in durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers’ ability to service patients quickly and without the normal requirements.
This IFR included that for the duration of the COVID-19 PHE, the face-to-face requirements and clinical indications of coverage for home oxygen, among other respiratory products, were waived. • The Trump administration also issued a number of regulatory waivers to increase the flexibility in durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers’ ability to service patients quickly and without the normal requirements.
Our significant manufacturing competitors are Respironics (a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V.), Invacare Corporation, Caire Medical (subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug), DeVilbiss Healthcare (a subsidiary of Drive Medical), O2 Concepts, Precision Medical, Gas Control Equipment (subsidiary of Colfax), Nidek Medical, 3B Medical, SysMed, and Belluscura.
Our significant manufacturing competitors are Respironics (a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V.), Caire Medical (subsidiary of NGK Spark Plug), DeVilbiss Healthcare (a subsidiary of Drive Medical), O2 Concepts, Precision Medical, Gas Control Equipment (subsidiary of Colfax), Nidek Medical, 3B Medical, SysMed, and Belluscura.
Our facilities are in areas that have and may in the future be harmed or rendered inoperable by natural or man-made disasters, including, but not limited to, the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE related facility shutdowns, fire, flood, earthquakes and power outages, which may render it difficult or impossible for us to manufacture our products for some period of time.
Our facilities are in areas that have and may in the future be harmed or rendered inoperable by natural or man-made disasters, including, but not limited to, pandemic and related facility shutdowns, fire, flood, earthquakes and power outages, which may render it difficult or impossible for us to manufacture our products for some period of time.
We assemble our products at our facilities in Plano, Texas and Goleta, California and through our contract manufacturer in the Czech Republic. No other manufacturing facilities are currently available to us, particularly facilities of the size and scope of our Texas facility.
We assemble our products at our facility in Plano, Texas and through our contract manufacturer in the Czech Republic. No other manufacturing facilities are currently available to us, particularly facilities of the size and scope of our Texas facility.
The Paycheck Protection Program and Heath Care Enhancement Act was also signed into law on April 24, 2020 and provides additional funding of $484 billion to programs enacted under the CARES Act.
The Paycheck Protection Program and Heath Care Enhancement Act was also signed into law on April 24, 2020 and provided additional funding of $484 billion to programs enacted under the CARES Act.
In addition, cybersecurity risks and data security incidents could lead to potential unauthorized access to or acquisition of confidential information (including protected health information), and data loss, corruption, unavailability, or other unauthorized processing.
In addition, cybersecurity risks and data security incidents could lead to potential unauthorized access to or acquisition of confidential information (including personally identifiable information and protected health information), and data loss, corruption, unavailability, or other unauthorized processing.
Our exposure to credit risks of our business partners may increase if our business partners and their end customers are adversely affected by potential worsening global economic conditions or the recent disruptions to, and volatility in, the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE, the war in Ukraine, potential uncertainty related to Taiwan and its relationship with China or other events affecting the United States or global economy.
Our exposure to credit risks of our business partners may increase if our business partners and their end customers are adversely affected by potential worsening global economic conditions or the recent disruptions to, and volatility in, the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine, potential uncertainty related to Taiwan and its relationship with China or other events affecting the United States or global economy.
We have analyzed the potential impact to revenue associated with patients in the capped rental period and have deferred $0 associated with the capped rental period as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
We have analyzed the potential impact to revenue associated with patients in the capped rental period and have deferred $0 associated with the capped rental period as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in former CBAs E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2023 $ 90.77 $ 44.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 85.31 $ 41.81 As of April 1, 2021 $ 81.25 $ 39.82 As of January 1, 2021 $ 73.88 $ 36.20 As of January 1, 2020 $ 73.98 $ 36.25 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.92 $ 35.72 As of January 1, 2018 $ 77.03 $ 36.06 CMS also issued a final rule in December 2021 (CMS-1738-P) to establish payment methodologies that will be effective after the COVID-19 PHE for DMEPOS products and services covered under Medicare.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in former CBAs E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2024 $ 93.41 $ 45.78 As of January 1, 2023 $ 90.77 $ 44.49 As of January 1, 2022 $ 85.31 $ 41.81 As of April 1, 2021 $ 81.25 $ 39.82 As of January 1, 2021 $ 73.88 $ 36.20 As of January 1, 2020 $ 73.98 $ 36.25 As of January 1, 2019 $ 72.92 $ 35.72 As of January 1, 2018 $ 77.03 $ 36.06 CMS also issued a final rule in December 2021 (CMS-1738-P) to establish payment methodologies to be effective after the COVID-19 PHE for DMEPOS products and services covered under Medicare.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2023 $ 164.48 $ 50.44 As of January 1, 2022 $ 151.15 $ 48.39 As of April 1, 2021 $ 143.48 $ 47.13 As of January 1, 2021 $ 136.84 $ 44.99 As of January 1, 2020 $ 136.71 $ 44.93 As of January 1, 2019 $ 134.71 $ 44.32 As of January 1, 2018 $ 76.31 $ 41.91 Rates in non-former CBAs that are not defined as rural are set based on the rates in former CBAs.
Average Medicare reimbursement rates in rural areas E1390 E1392 As of January 1, 2024 $ 168.96 $ 51.18 As of January 1, 2023 $ 164.48 $ 50.44 As of January 1, 2022 $ 151.15 $ 48.39 As of April 1, 2021 $ 143.48 $ 47.13 As of January 1, 2021 $ 136.84 $ 44.99 As of January 1, 2020 $ 136.71 $ 44.93 As of January 1, 2019 $ 134.71 $ 44.32 As of January 1, 2018 $ 76.31 $ 41.91 31 Rates in non-former CBAs that are not defined as rural are set based on the rates in former CBAs.
Finally, future changes in tax laws could limit our ability to obtain the future tax benefits represented by our deferred tax assets. See Note 6 – Income taxes in the notes of our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information and factors that could impact the Company’s ability to realize the deferred tax assets.
Finally, future changes in tax laws could limit our ability to obtain the future tax benefits represented by our deferred tax assets. See Note 7 – Income taxes in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information and factors that could impact our ability to realize the deferred tax assets.
We cannot predict the potential impact to rental revenues in future periods associated with patients in the capped rental period. • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, includes, among other things, face-to-face physician encounter requirements for certain durable medical equipment and home health services, and a requirement that by 2016, the competitive bidding process must be nationalized or prices in non-competitive bidding areas must be adjusted to match competitive bidding prices. • There have been significant U.S. reimbursement and policy changes associated with the COVID-19 PHE that impact oxygen therapy and other durable medical equipment.
We cannot predict the potential impact to rental revenues in future periods associated with patients in the capped rental period. • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, included, among other things, face-to-face physician encounter requirements for certain durable medical equipment and home health services, and a requirement that by 2016, the competitive bidding process be nationalized or prices in non-competitive bidding areas be adjusted to match competitive bidding prices. • There were significant U.S. reimbursement and policy changes associated with the COVID-19 PHE that impacted oxygen therapy and other durable medical equipment.
For example, for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we experienced net foreign currency losses of $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and for the year ended December 31, 2020 we experienced a net foreign currency gain of $0.6 million. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have an adverse impact on our financial results in the future.
For example, for the year ended December 31, 2023, we experienced a net foreign currency gain of $0.2 million, and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we experienced net foreign currency losses of $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have an adverse impact on our financial results in the future.
For example, we have previously experienced a decline in sales to one large national homecare provider who purchased through our private label partner. We have also experienced a decline in sales from other home medical equipment providers and these providers have communicated to us that they continue to be subject to capital constraints.
For example, we have previously experienced a decline in sales to one large national homecare provider who purchased through our private label partner. We have also experienced a decline in sales from other HME providers and these providers have communicated to us that they continue to be subject to capital constraints.
We utilize a third-party contract manufacturer located in the Czech Republic for production of a portion of our Inogen One G3 and Inogen One G5 concentrators and for repair services for these products. Since 2018, our contract manufacturer has produced the vast majority of the concentrators required to support our European demand and we expect this to continue in 2023.
We utilize a third-party contract manufacturer located in the Czech Republic for production of a portion of our Inogen One G3 and Inogen One G5 concentrators and for repair services for these products. Since 2018, our contract manufacturer has produced the vast majority of the concentrators required to support our European demand.
Failure to submit the required information under the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act may result in civil monetary penalties of up to an aggregate of $0.19 million per year (and up to an aggregate of $1.265 million per year for “knowing failures”), subject to an annual adjustment for inflation.
Failure to submit the required information under the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act may result in civil monetary penalties of up to an aggregate of $0.2 million per year (and up to an aggregate of $1.363 million per year for “knowing failures”), subject to an annual adjustment for inflation.
Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may have occurred or may occur in the future. Although we have taken steps to minimize the risk of this occurring, any such failure to identify unauthorized use and otherwise adequately protect our intellectual property would adversely affect our business.
Monitoring unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult and costly. Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may have occurred or may occur in the future. Although we have taken steps to minimize the risk of this occurring, any such failure to identify unauthorized use and otherwise adequately protect our intellectual property would adversely affect our business.
We own trademark registrations for the marks “印诺真” and “艾诺根” in China. We own trademark registrations for the mark “Inogen One” in Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Mexico, Europe (European Union Registration), and the United Kingdom. We own a trademark registration for the mark “Satellite Conserver” in Canada.
We own a trademark registration for the mark “ イノジェン ” in Japan. We own trademark registrations for the marks “ 印 诺 真 ” and “ 艾 诺 根 ” in China. We own trademark registrations for the mark “Inogen One” in Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Mexico, Europe (European Union Registration), and the United Kingdom.
We own trademark registrations for the mark “Inogen” in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Europe (European Union Registration), the United Kingdom, Iceland, India, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Turkey, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, and Uruguay. We own a trademark registration for the mark “イノジェン” in Japan.
We own trademark registrations for the mark “Inogen” in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Europe (European Union Registration), the United Kingdom, Iceland, India, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Turkey, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, and Uruguay. We own a pending application for the mark “Inogen” in the Dominican Republic.
There are a number of risks associated with our dependence on a contract manufacturer, including: • reduced control over delivery schedules and planning; • reliance on the quality assurance procedures of a third party; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer failing to manufacture our products according to our specifications, quality regulations, including the FDA’s Quality System regulations, or otherwise manufacturing products that we or regulatory authorities deem to be unsuitable for commercial use; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer’s ability to successfully undergo FDA and other regulatory authority quality inspections; • potential uncertainty regarding manufacturing yields and costs; • availability of manufacturing capability and capacity, particularly during periods of high demand and the COVID-19 pandemic and related PHE; • risks and uncertainties associated with the location or country where our products are manufactured, including potential manufacturing disruptions caused by social, geopolitical or environmental factors; • changes in U.S. law or policy governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the countries where we manufacture our products, including the World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement or other free trade agreements; • delays in delivery by suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and changes in demand from us or their other customers; • limited warranties provided to us; and • potential misappropriation of our intellectual property.
There are a number of risks associated with our dependence on a contract manufacturer, including: • reduced control over delivery schedules and planning; • reliance on the quality assurance procedures of a third party; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer failing to manufacture our products according to our specifications, quality regulations, including the FDA’s Quality System regulations, or otherwise manufacturing products that we or regulatory authorities deem to be unsuitable for commercial use; • risks associated with our contract manufacturer’s ability to successfully undergo FDA and other regulatory authority quality inspections; • potential uncertainty regarding manufacturing yields and costs; • availability of manufacturing capability and capacity, particularly during periods of high demand; • risks and uncertainties associated with the location or country where our products are manufactured, including potential manufacturing disruptions caused by social, geopolitical or environmental factors; • changes in U.S. law or policy governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the countries where we manufacture our products, including the World Trade Organization Information Technology Agreement or other free trade agreements; • delays in delivery by suppliers due to customs clearing delays, shipping delays, scarcity of raw materials and changes in demand from us or their other customers; • limited warranties provided to us; and • potential misappropriation of our intellectual property. 34 These and other risks could impair our ability to fulfill orders, harm our sales and impact our reputation with customers.
In addition, any disruption or delay in the shipping of our products, whether domestically or internationally, may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, approximately 26.8%, 22.2% and 20.1%, respectively, of our total revenue was generated from customers located outside of the United States.
In addition, any disruption or delay in the shipping of our products, whether domestically or internationally, may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, approximately 28.3%, 26.8% and 22.2%, respectively, of our total revenue was generated from customers located outside of the United States.
Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and possibly other anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the more than fifty-nine countries around the world where we have conducted activities and have sold our products.
Travel Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act of 2010 and possibly other anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in the more than sixty-two countries around the world where we have conducted activities and have sold our products.
For many years, Lincare, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Linde Group), Apria Healthcare, Inc., AdaptHealth Corp., Rotech Healthcare, Inc., and Viemed Healthcare, Inc. have been among the market leaders in providing respiratory therapy products, while the remaining market is serviced by local providers.
(a subsidiary of the Linde Group), Apria Healthcare, Inc., AdaptHealth Corp., Rotech Healthcare, Inc., and Viemed Healthcare, Inc. have been among the market leaders in providing respiratory therapy products, while the remaining market is serviced by local providers.
We receive a significant amount of our sales revenue from a limited number of customers, including distributors, HME providers, our private label partner, resellers, and charitable organizations. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, sales revenue to our top 10 customers accounted for approximately 30.5%, 27.4% and 29.0%, respectively, of our total revenue.
We receive a significant amount of our sales revenue from a limited number of customers, including distributors, HME providers, our private label partner, resellers, and charitable organizations. For the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, sales revenue to our top 10 customers accounted for approximately 25.2%, 30.5% and 27.4%, respectively, of our total revenue.
Medicare revenue, including patient co-insurance and deductible obligations, represented 15.0% of our total revenue in the year ended December 31, 2022 and 10.6% in the year ended December 31, 2021. 31 Medicare reimbursement for oxygen rental equipment is limited to a maximum of 36 months within a 60-month service period, and the equipment remains the property of the home oxygen supplier.
Medicare revenue, including patient co-insurance and deductible obligations, represented 13.7% of our total revenue in the year ended December 31, 2023 and 15.0% in the year ended December 31, 2022. Medicare reimbursement for oxygen rental equipment is limited to a maximum of 36 months within a 60-month service period, and the equipment remains the property of the home oxygen supplier.
As a reminder, the bids for oxygen were based on the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code E1390, which is for stationary oxygen, and there were 130 regions bid. The simple average of the 2018 payment amounts for these regions for this code was $73.98.
As a reminder, the bids for oxygen were based on the HCPCS code E1390, which is for stationary oxygen, and there were 130 regions bid. The simple average of the 2018 payment amounts for these regions for this code was $73.98.
This will allow the Medicare Administrative Contractors to make coverage determinations regarding the use of home oxygen and oxygen equipment for cluster headaches.
This allows the Medicare Administrative Contractors to make coverage determinations regarding the use of home oxygen and oxygen equipment for cluster headaches.
Effective April 1, 2021, rates were adjusted to remove a percentage reduction that was put in place to meet the budget neutrality requirement previously mandated by section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Social Security Act. Note that the 2021 rates listed below include CARES Act increased rates due to the COVID-19 PHE, which may not be in place for all of 2022.
Effective April 1, 2021, rates were adjusted to remove a percentage reduction that was put in place to meet the budget neutrality requirement previously mandated by section 1834(a)(9)(D)(ii) of the Social Security Act. Note that the 2021 rates listed below include CARES Act increased rates due to the COVID-19 PHE.
We own a trademark application for the Inogen design in Bolivia. We own a trademark registration for the Inogen design in China. We own a trademark registration for the mark “إنوجن” in Saudi Arabia. Other service marks, trademarks, and trade names referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are the property of their respective owners.
We own a trademark registration for the mark “إنوجن” in Saudi Arabia. We own a pending application for the Inogen One G5 design in Brazil. Other service marks, trademarks, and trade names referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are the property of their respective owners.
Medicare’s service reimbursement programs accounted for 77.0%, 81.9% and 81.5% of rental revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and based on total revenue were 11.6%, 10.6% and 7.5% for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Medicare’s service reimbursement programs accounted for 67.7%, 77.0% and 81.9% of rental revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and based on total revenue were 13.7%, 11.6% and 10.6% for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.