DME Pharmacy News


Essentially Women Moves Annual Conference to Fall

Essentially Women’s annual Focus education conference and trade show will run Sept. 25-26 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Medtrade Spring Details Feb. 29 Workshops

Annual industry event will kick off with in-depth presentations covering DME certification, billing and A/R, sales, and a compression fitter’s course.

Medela Sharpens NPWT Strategy

The launch of a new foam dressing kit puts company in the position of offering a full line of NPWT offerings.

HME Legal Expert to Discuss Retail

Brown & Fortunato’s Baird to discuss how providers can comply with federal and state laws that impact retail HME sales during Nov. 19 webinar.

Visiomed Poised to Enter North American Market

French maker of diabetic and other equipment registers range of connected medical devices with the FDA.

Medicare Moves to Limit Lymphedema Compression Coverage

Providers urged to call on Congress members to convince CMS to reverse policy that will limiti funding of lymphedema pumps, which goes into effect Dec. 1.

HME Business Announces 2015 New Product Award Winners

Diverse range of offerings covers range of products and services including respiratory, mobility, retail, access and others.

New Video Offers Tips on Medical Alert Use

Consumer Affairs product says children of seniors can help foster adoption of devices.



Drive Medical Taps ARI as Preferred Service Provider

Arrangements gives Drive's network of providers access to specially branded e-commerce and digital marketing websites and tools.

AAHomecare Responds to Surgical Dressing LCD

Association labels draft LCD as flawed because it displaces clinician’s judgment, ability to match dressing to patient needs, cuts funding for certain dressings, creates confusing standards for others.

HMEB Hosting FREE ‘Next-Level Retail’ Webinar

VGM retail expert Jim Greatorex will show how providers can leverage the web for increased cash revenue in McKesson-sponsored event.

Drive Medical to Acquire HurryCane

DME maker will offer the break-out brand of all-terrain canes to its provider and retailer network.

BOC Experts Collaborate to Update Tests

Subject matter specialists work to renew all of accrediting organization’s certification exams.

Diabetes Patients in Round One Saw Decreased Access to Supplies

Study: reports patients in Round One of bidding saw disrupted access to supplies; coincided with increased number of hospitalizations, deaths.

Holister Focuses on VaPro Line

Company cites positive customer feedback as reason for focusing catheters; also issues HCPCS clarification.

Advanced Health Care Products Picks up PDG Mobility

Acquisition of wheelchair maker by Montreal distributor known for support surfaces will broaden company’s North American market reach and product range.

NPWT Market to Top $1 Billion by 2021

Global NPWT market will go from $700 million in 2014 to $1.07 billion by 2021 as physicians learn more about treatment and see increased benefits.

VGM Partners With PlayMaker CRM

Company’s customer relationship management is designed specifically for the post-acute care market.

Pediatric Diabetic Spending Sees Jump

Healthcare spending for privately insured diabetic children experienced sharp gains between 2011 and 2013.

Wis. Provider Offers New Walker

Knueppel Healthcare Services introduces the Motivo Tour to its patients.