# Accendra Health

> Accendra Health is a publicly traded U.S. home-based care company operating Apria and Byram Healthcare. It supplies medical equipment, recurring supplies, clinical support, and reimbursement administration for people managing chronic and acute conditions at home. It emerged under its current name after selling its hospital-focused business and the Owens & Minor brand at the end of 2025.

- **Founded:** 1882
- **Headquarters:** Glen Allen, United States
- **Products:** Apria respiratory and sleep care, Byram Healthcare, Apria negative pressure wound therapy, Sleep coaching and resupply
- **Notable:** Completed acquisition of Byram Healthcare for approximately $380 million in 2017., Completed acquisition of Apria for approximately $1.6 billion in March 2022., Completed the $375 million cash sale, subject to adjustments, of Products & Healthcare Services and the Owens & Minor brand on December 31, 2025, retaining a 5% equity interest.

## Products & services

- **Apria respiratory and sleep care** — Home oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, CPAP and bilevel devices, supplies, and patient support. Apria was founded in 1995; its parent acquired it in 2022.
- **Byram Healthcare** — Medical supplies and education for diabetes, ostomy, wound care, urology, incontinence, and breast pumps. Established in 1968 and acquired by the parent in 2017.
- **Apria negative pressure wound therapy** — Equipment and related support for prescribed wound therapy at home.
- **Sleep coaching and resupply** — Device setup help, education, reminders, and recurring sleep therapy supplies.

## Achievements

- Completed acquisition of Byram Healthcare for approximately $380 million in 2017.
- Completed acquisition of Apria for approximately $1.6 billion in March 2022.
- Completed the $375 million cash sale, subject to adjustments, of Products & Healthcare Services and the Owens & Minor brand on December 31, 2025, retaining a 5% equity interest.
- Reports over 3 million patients served annually through Apria and Byram.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — The current company leadership page identifies Kenneth (Kenny) Gardner-Smith as President and CEO, succeeding Ed Pesicka; the appointment was announced in September 2026.
- **2026-08** — Second-quarter revenue was $613.2 million, versus $681.9 million a year earlier. GAAP loss from continuing operations was $89.1 million; the company reported reducing outstanding debt by $385 million in the quarter.
- **2026-08** — Management said it had removed over $125 million in annualized operating expense associated with an exited large commercial payer and was rolling out a Sleep Center of Excellence.
- **2026-01** — The renamed parent began trading as NYSE: ACH on January 2, 2026; Apria and Byram retained their brands.

## Links

- Website: https://www.accendrahealth.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accendra-health/

---

Profile page: https://yespress.io/accendra-health
Published by YesPress — https://yespress.io
Last updated: 2026-10-23