At the forefront of advancing respiratory care for decades
We help our clients stay current with the most cutting-edge techniques and technology while maintaining an appreciation for the history of the field, the tried-and-true.
The Eventa Story
Eventa® was founded in October 2013 to provide unique consultancy services to State Medicaid Programs, Managed Care Organizations, Hospital Systems, and Manufacturers seeking a focus on High Acuity Respiratory Care in the Post Acute arena.
With more than 75 years of combined experience, Eventa principals are leading experts in post-acute respiratory care. Eventa principals have held state and national leadership positions, authored numerous articles, and lectured both nationally and internationally on the subject of long term ventilator liberation, noninvasive ventilation, and post-acute, complex patient-centered care.
Eventa is the third successful company launched by founders Gene and Scott Gantt.
The Eventa Timeline
Decades of experience in the Respiratory space has brought the Eventa teams expertise to the forefront.
1984-1998
Eagle Medical Equipment:
- Regional HME with focus on home ventilation and high acuity patients.
- Pioneered Practice of Respiratory Care in LTC in TN and FL prior to PPS.
Acquired by National HME
- 500 home oxygen pt
- 150 home vent pt
- 100 LTC Resp contracts with Rentals/Disposables
2001-2008
Respiratory Support Services:
- Launched first vent unit in TN. “Prior to TennCare reimbursement” in 2001
- LTC with a robust home ventilator program TN, FL, SC, Ala, Ga
- Developed LTC programs, rental, biomed and disposable programs for the traditional LTC for a “comprehensive Respiratory Dept.”
- Worked with TN Health Care Facilities Board to develop preventative maintenance requirements for LTC .
- Opened additional 2 Vent units in Tennessee.
- Achieved average wean rate of 60%
- Purchased by Linde Healthcare 2008
2008-2011
“The Linde Group”
“REMEO “
- 2008: Gene Gantt received Long Term Practitioner of the year Award from AARC
- 2010: Scott Gantt received Linde Global “Excellence” Award
- Gene Gantt- Lead business Development for North America.
- 10 new Remeo vent units (totaling 13, including 1 peds unit)
- Remeo Strategy inside Linde Global which was adopted in 13 countries and 3 continents with Linde Global.
- Scott Gantt- National Clinical Manager for Linde North America.
- Implemented LTC sales, rentals and clinical support in 64 Linde Locations in US.
- Serviced over 1000 LTC facilities
2011-Present
"The Eventa Group"
- 2011: Eventa principals were recognized by the American College of Chest Physicians for development of the Best Practice / Center of Excellence model.
- 2016: Gene Gantt receives Fellowship in Long Term Care from AARC
- Redesigned the Skilled Nursing Facility vent program under contract with Medicaid. Developed an incentivized program for use of Performance based Indicators as well as advanced respiratory devices shown to improve patient outcomes which is now TN’s Pay for Performance Model.
- Utilization management to the 3 TennCare MCOs, following 200+ High acuity members providing clinical direction to facilities and support through the care continuum
- Contracted with Colorado Medicaid to redesign their Ventilator Program
- Consulting services for Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, and Respiratory Equipment Manufacturers.
The Eventa Timeline
Decades of experience in the Respiratory space has brought the Eventa teams expertise to the forefront.
1984-1998
Eagle Medical Equipment:
- Regional HME with focus on home ventilation and high acuity patients.
- Pioneered Practice of Respiratory Care in LTC in TN and FL prior to PPS.
Acquired by National HME
- 500 home oxygen pt
- 150 home vent pt
- 100 LTC Resp contracts with Rentals/Disposables
2001-2008
Respiratory Support Services:
- Launched first vent unit in TN. “Prior to TennCare reimbursement” in 2001
- LTC with a robust home ventilator program TN, FL, SC, Ala, Ga
- Developed LTC programs, rental, biomed and disposable programs for the traditional LTC for a “comprehensive Respiratory Dept.”
- Worked with TN Health Care Facilities Board to develop preventative maintenance requirements for LTC .
- Opened additional 2 Vent units in Tennessee.
- Achieved average wean rate of 60%
- Purchased by Linde Healthcare 2008
2008-2011
“The Linde Group”
“REMEO “
2008: Gene Gantt received Long Term Practitioner of the year Award from AARC
2010: Scott Gantt received Linde Global “Excellence” Award
- Gene Gantt- Lead business Development for North America.
- 10 new Remeo vent units (totaling 13, including 1 peds unit)
- Remeo Strategy inside Linde Global which was adopted in 13 countries and 3 continents with Linde Global.
- Scott Gantt- National Clinical Manager for Linde North America.
- Implemented LTC sales, rentals and clinical support in 64 Linde Locations in US.
- Serviced over 1000 LTC facilities
2011-Present
"The Eventa Group"
2011: Eventa principals were recognized by the American College of Chest Physicians for development of the Best Practice / Center of Excellence model.
2016: Gene Gantt receives Fellowship in Long Term Care from AARC
- Redesigned the Skilled Nursing Facility vent program under contract with Medicaid. Developed an incentivized program for use of Performance based Indicators as well as advanced respiratory devices shown to improve patient outcomes which is now TN’s Pay for Performance Model.
- Utilization management to the 3 TennCare MCOs, following 200+ High acuity members providing clinical direction to facilities and support through the care continuum
- Contracted with Colorado Medicaid to redesign their Ventilator Program
- Consulting services for Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, and Respiratory Equipment Manufacturers.