Frequently Asked Questions
About Owens & Minor
What is Owens & Minor?
Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential medical products, distribution supply chain services and technology solutions that support care delivery in hospitals, health systems and research facilities worldwide. Owens & Minor has approximately 14,000 employees who are referred to as teammates.
Is Owens & Minor still in business?
Yes. Owens & Minor operates as a privately owned standalone healthcare company focused on medical distribution, products and technology solutions.
How long has Owens & Minor been in business?
Owens & Minor was founded in 1882 and has over 140 years of experience supporting healthcare delivery.
Where is Owens & Minor headquarters?
Owens & Minor is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Who owns Owens & Minor now?
As of December 31, 2025, Owens & Minor is owned by Platinum Equity. Owens & Minor continues to operate as a privately held standalone company in the Platinum Equity portfolio.
When did Owens & Minor become part of Platinum Equity?
Owens & Minor, Inc. divested its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) segment and the Owens & Minor brand to Platinum Equity on December 31, 2025. In connection with the divestiture, Owens & Minor Inc. changed its name to Accendra Health, Inc (Accendra Health).
Is Owens & Minor a public company?
No. On December 31, 2025, Owens & Minor became a privately owned standalone company when Platinum Equity acquired the P&HS segment and the Owens & Minor brand. Owens & Minor, Inc. changed its name to Accendra Health, Inc., and continues to be a publicly traded company.
What is Platinum Equity?
Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with significant experience in healthcare, distribution and operational transformation.
Is Owens & Minor part of Accendra Health, Inc.?
No. Owens & Minor and Accendra Health are separate companies.
What is the difference between Owens & Minor and Accendra Health, Inc.?
Owens & Minor and Accendra Health are distinct and separate business entities, each with a unique healthcare focus. Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company that provides essential products, distribution services and technology solutions to hospitals, health systems and research centers. Accendra Health is a nationwide provider of products, technology, and services to patients receiving healthcare services in the home.
Is Owens & Minor still affiliated with Apria or Byram Healthcare?
No. Apria and Byram Healthcare are not affiliated with Owens & Minor. They are part of Accendra Health.
What services are offered by Owens & Minor?
Owens & Minor is focused exclusively on its traditional core competencies:
- Medical distribution services
- Product offerings from national branded suppliers and its proprietary brands such as HALYARD*, MediChoice®, and Medical Action® brands
- Technology solutions including QSight®, SurgiTrack®, and PANDACSM.
What markets does Owens & Minor serve?
Owens & Minor primarily serves hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers in the acute care space. The company also sells to healthcare providers in adjacent markets including dental care, ambulatory care, and long-term care. Because some products that Owens & Minor sells have applications outside of healthcare, Owens & Minor also sells select products from its proprietary portfolio to the cleanroom, life sciences, and consumer markets.
Does Owens & Minor provide direct-to-patient or home healthcare services?
No. Owens & Minor does not provide direct-to-patient or in-home healthcare services, nor does it ship directly to individual patients. Owens & Minor focuses almost exclusively on serving institutional healthcare customers and distributes products to hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers.
Who do I contact with questions on products or services?
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