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As healthcare shifts from fee-for-service to value-based models, every operational decision carries greater weight, especially when it comes to medical equipment strategy. The old model of owning and managing a full fleet of ventilators is giving way to more flexible, cost-conscious solutions.

For providers participating in bundled payment models, shared savings programs, accountable care organizations (ACOs), or other value-based care arrangements, ventilator rentals are emerging as a strategic move. By offering agility, scalability, and financial predictability, rentals can help healthcare organizations meet today’s demands while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Value-Based Care Imperative

At its core, value-based care rewards providers for delivering high-quality, coordinated care that improves patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs, instead of prioritizing volume. Health systems are incentivized to improve quality, reduce hospital readmissions, and coordinate care more effectively, all while managing rising costs and limited resources.

That reality is reshaping the way healthcare organizations think about ventilator acquisition and management. Capital-heavy models that once made sense are now being reconsidered through a value-focused lens.

Key question for providers: Does your current ventilator strategy support long-term clinical outcomes and financial sustainability?

Reimbursement Uncertainty: Why Flexibility Matters

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an evolving space. Recent proposals from CMS have created billing uncertainty around NIVs and related equipment, including changes to HCPCS codes, coverage criteria, and documentation requirements.

That puts providers in a difficult position:

· Invest in costly equipment now and risk regulatory or reimbursement changes

· Delay purchasing and risk being unprepared when patient needs surge

Ventilator rentals offer a third, smarter path. With rentals, your organization can remain responsive to shifting payer policies without tying up capital or absorbing risk from reimbursement delays.

Cost Control Without Compromise

Owning ventilators comes with significant overhead: acquisition costs, storage, maintenance, insurance, and asset tracking. By contrast, rentals streamline costs and shift responsibility to a trusted provider like Trace Medical.

Benefits include:

· Preserved capital for other care initiatives or service-line investments

· Lower overhead from reduced storage, insurance, and repair costs

· Flexible inventory management based on real-time patient demand

· Improved equipment uptime with full-service support and maintenance

· No long-term ownership liability for devices that may become obsolete

Trace Medical delivers patient-ready, fully maintained ventilators backed by 24/7 support and tracked in real-time through our myTrace™ asset tracking platform. That means less downtime, fewer surprise costs, and better visibility into utilization and compliance.

Scalability for Outcome-Driven Care

Whether responding to seasonal surges, natural disasters, or public health emergencies, healthcare providers need scalable solutions that don’t compromise care.

Ventilator rentals make it easier to:

· Expand capacity quickly during patient spikes or regional outbreaks

· Equip temporary or alternate care sites without large capital investments

· Swap or rotate inventory to ensure consistent, up-to-date technology

· Ensure compliance with current standards through expert support and biomedical servicing

Trace Medical’s national network and extensive inventory make it easy for facilities of all sizes to adjust their fleet without delay or disruption.

Strategic Alignment for Long-Term Success

In value-based care, every decision must support better outcomes and smarter resource use. Ventilator rentals aren’t just a tactical workaround, they’re a strategic asset that supports broader organizational goals:

Value-Based Care Goal	How Rentals Support It
Cost predictability	Budget-friendly monthly rates, no hidden expenses
Operational efficiency	Outsourced maintenance, streamlined logistics
Clinical excellence	Reliable, up-to-date ventilators and expert servicing
Data-driven decisions	Track usage, uptime, and deployment with myTrace™

In a world where every decision affects reimbursement and outcomes, ventilator rentals help reduce waste, mitigate risk, and elevate the quality of care delivery.

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Is Your Equipment Strategy Value-Based?

If your facility is still using capital-heavy models for ventilator access, it may be time to re-evaluate. Rental programs from Trace Medical can help:

· Improve cost control without sacrificing quality

· Scale capacity based on patient need

· Leverage real-time data for better decision-making

· Minimize risk in a shifting reimbursement landscape

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Ready to Future-Proof Your Ventilator Strategy?

Trace Medical is a trusted partner for healthcare systems nationwide, offering a smarter path forward for post-acute and critical care ventilator access. Our programs are built around flexibility, performance, and long-term value.

Schedule a consult today to align your equipment strategy with your value-based care model.

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Why Ventilator Rentals Are a Smart Move for Value-Based Care Models