National equipment + supply retailers - Medica

Lincare Holdings Inc. is a Clearwater, Florida-based leader in US home respiratory care and equipment. As a subsidiary of Linde plc, it operates 700+ locations across 49 states, serving about 1.8 million patients. The company is the largest U.S. distributor of home oxygen equipment and offers a wide range of products and services, including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, sleep apnea devices, ventilators, enteral/ home nutrition therapy, durable medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds), and related homecare respiratory services. In 2024, ProPublica reported a decades-long history of Medicare fraud, contributing to scrutiny of the company’s revenue sources. Key details: headquarters in Clearwater, CEO Jeff Barnhard, 10,000 employees (1,300 licensed clinicians), and extensive homecare respiratory support nationwide. Note: The user query mentions Sun Valley, but the provided information covers Lincare’s broader U.S. operations and does not indicate Sun Valley-specific locations.