Galaxy Medical

What Galaxy Medical does

Galaxy Medical Products, Inc. is a privately held specialty medical equipment distributor founded in 1997 by Scott and Danna Seevers and headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio, with a second Ohio office in Medina. The company sells and rents hospice medical equipment (beds, oxygen systems, bathroom safety, respiratory aids), long-term care durable medical equipment (mattresses, wheelchairs, bariatric products, lifts, mobility devices), and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems — distributing Medela Healthcare's Invia Liberty and Invia Motion NPWT pumps and associated dressing kits under a core technology partnership. Galaxy Medical operates a direct sales and distribution model, with orders placed via toll-free phone, fax, or online NPWT forms and fulfilled through personalized delivery, in-home setup, and patient/caregiver education, supported by a GPS-tracked fleet and 24/7 on-call service.

The business is structured around three primary customer segments: healthcare professionals (physicians, hospice agencies, acute and extended care facilities), hospice patients, and long-term care patients, with a secondary focus on bariatric patients. Galaxy Medical holds Joint Commission Accreditation, a credential that validates competency in healthcare quality and safety standards and differentiates the company from non-accredited DME suppliers. The company handles insurance authorization on behalf of prescribers, provides weekly patient follow-ups, and operates across an eight-state service area spanning Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, California, Washington, Utah, and New Mexico. Brian Emich has served as President since 2004, and the company remains founder-influenced with no disclosed institutional investment or external funding rounds.

Name

Galaxy Medical

Legal name

Galaxy Medical Products, Inc.

Website

https://galaxymedical.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galaxy Medical Products is a privately held, Joint Commission-accredited specialty medical equipment distributor founded in 1997, providing hospice, long-term care, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy equipment to physicians, hospice agencies, and patients across eight U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Medical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospice Medication, DME & Supply Management (In-Home Logistics) (HSABAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

Keywords

• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Hospice medical equipment
• Long-term care equipment
• Medical equipment distribution
• Bariatric care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale and distribution of specialty medical equipment including hospice products, long-term care products, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) products
2. Equipment Rental/Service: Medical equipment provision with associated service and support for hospice and long-term care patients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Galaxy Medical distributes specialty medical equipment across three core product lines: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy systems (Medela Invia Liberty and Invia Motion pumps with dressing kits), Hospice Products (beds, oxygen equipment, bathroom safety, mobility aids, and respiratory devices), and Long-Term Care Products (therapeutic mattresses, bariatric beds, wheelchairs, patient lifts, and repositioning chairs). The company handles insurance authorization, delivers equipment directly to healthcare facilities and patient homes, provides patient and caregiver education, and offers 24/7 on-call service.

Product overview

Galaxy Medical is a specialty medical equipment provider offering three main product categories: Hospice Products (42 products including beds, oxygen equipment, mobility aids, bathroom safety, respiratory equipment), Long Term Care Products (25 products including mattresses, wheelchairs, bariatric equipment, patient transfers, mobility products), and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Products including the Medela Invia Liberty system, Invia Motion system, and related dressing kits. The company operates as a distributor/dealer providing equipment to healthcare facilities, hospice agencies, and patients in Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, California, Washington, Utah and New Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Invia Liberty Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System A versatile NPWT system distributed by Galaxy Medical, offering clinical flexibility with multiple pressure settings and therapy modes in a compact, lightweight pump designed for patient mobility. Used by physicians and wound care nurses for specialty wound management in acute and extended care settings.
• Invia Motion NPWT System A personal-style NPWT pump distributed by Galaxy Medical, delivering clinical flexibility with multiple pressure settings, therapy modes, and compatibility with both foam and gauze dressings. Used for patients requiring portable wound therapy in clinical or home settings.
• Negative Pressure Wound Dressing Kits Invia NPWT dressing kits featuring intelligent pressure control and dynamic exudate removal, distributed as part of Galaxy Medical's NPWT offering to ensure prescribed therapy is delivered at the wound site.
• Alternating Pressure Mattress System Combination therapy 8" mattress replacement system providing both alternating pressure and low air loss to optimize pressure redistribution and manage skin maceration, designed to prevent, treat and manage pressure ulcers in long-term care patients.
• AP Riser Bed Long-term care bed that raises from 7 to 26 inches at the touch of a button with a 450-pound weight capacity and multiple positions for therapeutic and emergency use.
• Bari-Bed 42" and 48" Full-electric bariatric beds for patients in excess of 350 lbs, with weight capacity of 750 lbs and 42-inch or 48-inch widths.
• Bariatric Wheelchair Heavy duty, extra wide bariatric wheelchair with seat widths ranging from 22 to 32 inches and weight capacity up to 850 lbs.
• Broda Elite Chair Superior repositioning chair with tilt-in-space design, up to 38 degrees of infinitely adjustable seat tilt and 90 degrees of infinitely-adjustable back recline, available in 16, 18, 20 and 24 inch sizes.
• Electric Lift Patient lift designed for assistance moving patients in and out of bed and chairs.
• Maxi Rest Bariatric Bed Full-electric hospital bed with patient weight capacity of 650 lbs and height adjustment from 15.75 to 32.5 inches.
• E-Tank Portable Oxygen System Portable oxygen system for ambulatory hospice patients requiring continuous oxygen, including E-Tank with regulator and cart.
• Oxygen Concentrator Standard concentrator that plugs into an electrical outlet for continuous oxygen flow, delivering up to 5 liters per minute with humidification and including a backup E-tank for power outages.
• Facility Bed Hospice facility bed that moves from a low of 7 inches to a high of 26 inches and can be moved at any height and in any position.
• Full-Electric Bed Hospital beds with electric controls to raise and lower head, foot sections and bed height, with manual override available during power outage.
• M-6 Portable Oxygen System Portable oxygen for ambulatory hospice patients requiring continuous oxygen, including M-6 Tank with conserving device bag and shoulder strap.
• Bedside Commodes Deluxe folding bedside commode frame configurable as bedside commode, toilet safety frame, or elevated toilet seat with padded armrests.
• Standard Wheelchair Wheelchair with removable arms and swing-away elevating leg rests, available in seat widths from 16 to 20 inches and weight capacity up to 450 lbs.
• Walkers (Folding and Wheeled) Mobility aids to assist patients while walking, available with or without wheels, with weight limit of 300 lbs.
• Health Care Professional Services Specialty equipment supply service for physicians and healthcare facilities that includes insurance authorization handling, online prescription forms, physician-coordinated order execution, and weekly patient follow-ups with 24-hour on-call service and immediate response.
• Patient & Caregiver Services Patient-facing service including personalized equipment delivery, setup, and caregiver training, with educational support designed to ensure proper equipment use at home.
• Hospice Services Compassionate, dignity-focused medical equipment service for hospice patients and families, including hospice-grade beds, oxygen equipment, mobility aids, and bathroom safety products, with family satisfaction surveys and 24/7 availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years serving hospice patients and healthcare professionals with consistent service delivery

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Medela HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationGalaxy Medical distributes Medela's Invia Liberty NPWT System and Invia Motion NPWT System along with associated dressings and kits. The partnership provides Galaxy Medical's healthcare partners access to clinically flexible negative pressure wound therapy solutions with multiple pressure settings and therapy modes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Major medical supply distributor with deep home medical equipment and post-acute offerings. Comparable channel overlap with Galaxy Medical (DME distribution to clinicians and home patients) but operates as a broad-line distributor with extensive acute-care reach.
• AdaptHealth: Public national DME distributor serving sleep, respiratory, diabetic, and home medical equipment across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-category DME platform with hospice/home patient service orientation, but operating at meaningful scale with category breadth well beyond Galaxy Medical.
• Lincare: Large DME/respiratory provider (Linde subsidiary) focused on oxygen, respiratory therapy, and home medical equipment. Comparable to Galaxy Medical's hospice respiratory and oxygen product line, but operates nationally through a far broader branch network.
• Medline Industries: Largest private medical supply manufacturer and distributor in the U.S., with DME, wound care, and post-acute categories. Indirectly comparable as a major supplier in the same product categories Galaxy Medical distributes, though Medline also manufactures and supplies acute-care facilities at scale.
• Rotech Healthcare: National home medical equipment provider focused on respiratory, sleep, and wound care; serves hospice, home health, and managed care markets. Closely comparable business model to Galaxy Medical (specialty DME into hospice/home) but operates with broader geographic footprint and a public-company cost structure.
• Apria Healthcare: Large national DME provider (now part of Owens & Minor) offering home respiratory, sleep, and negative pressure wound therapy across all 50 states. Comparable as a direct home/hospice DME distributor with overlapping NPWT and respiratory product lines, but vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Coram (CVS Health): Specialty home infusion provider (CVS Health subsidiary) focused on home IV therapy, infusion, and enteral nutrition. Comparable to Galaxy Medical's home-based hospice service orientation and direct-to-patient delivery model, though focused on infusion rather than equipment DME.

Direct peers

• Numotion: Leading U.S. provider of complex rehabilitation and mobility products, including custom wheelchairs and seating. Comparable to Galaxy Medical's bariatric and long-term care mobility offerings, with peer-like emphasis on clinical assessment and clinician-led referral relationships.
• National Seating & Mobility: Specialty provider of complex rehabilitation technology (CRT), mobility equipment, and home access products. Comparable to Galaxy Medical's long-term care mobility and bariatric product categories, with similar referral-driven GTM through clinicians and case managers.
• Byram Healthcare: Specialty DME distributor with strong urological, ostomy, wound care, and incontinence lines, serving patients at home via direct billing to Medicare/insurance. Comparable to Galaxy Medical's hospice and home DME delivery model, with overlapping wound care category and customer-acquisition approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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