DME Pharmacy News


SIGVARIS Opens Georgia Facility

Compression makers new Peachtree City location will house administrative, manufacturing and warehouse functions.

SCA Bowling Green’s Janet Stephens to Receive STEP Ahead Award

The Manufacturing Institute will present 130 STEP Ahead Awards in April for Women in Manufacturing.

NY Providers Reduce Incontinence Cuts

NEMEP, AAHomecare advocacy effort leads N.Y. Dept. of Health to limit its reimbursement cuts.

Wish of a Lifetime Fulfills 87-Year-Old's Dream of Hang Gliding

Partnership with SCA and Brookdale Senior Living aims to reduce stigmas on aging.

Drive DeVilbiss Acquires Sidhil Group

Buy adds leading U.K. manufacturer of hospital and home healthcare beds to Drive stable.

Two Power Chairs Demonstrate Retail Mobility’s Market Momentum

Sales of Pride’s Jazzy Air and Go-Chair, launched in the past year, exceed the company’s goals ahead of expectations.

Essentially Women Unveils 2017 Focus Details

Women’s health organization for HME providers will host its annual Focus Conference Sept. 16-18 in Minneapolis.

Medtrade 2016 Energizes Industry

Legislative and advocacy events, official recognition of HME Woman of the Year and a visit from Rep. Price highlight annual event.



HMEB Announces 2016 New Product Winners

Panel of provider judges recognizes 15 new products across categories ranging from respiratory to retail.

QS/1 Releases eNGAGE Interface

Workflow process now connects with platform that helps pharmacists and technicians better manage patient-focused activities.

Drive DeVilbiss Expands e-Commerce Retailer Program to Canada

The Program aims to help online HME retailers optimize their online business efficiency.

Contour Products to Unveil Five New Items at MedTrade

The new products being showcased at the Nov. 1-3 event include four new pillows and an inflatable bed wedge.

Compass Health Brands Acquires Meridian Medical

The buy broadens company’s lineup of pressure prevention and therapeutic support surface offerings.

VGM’s New Woman of the Year Award Picks up Momentum

Created to recognize women’s contributions to the HME marketplace, deadline for entries is Sept. 15.

Compass Health Brands Acquires Strengthtape

Holder of many brands in the DME market picks up maker of the official kinesiology tape of Ironman events.

Lifeflo Gears up to Offer Cash O2 Product

Company’s three oxygen offerings include an over-the-counter retail option that delivers emergency oxygen without prescription.

Number Of Adults With Diabetes Has Quadrupled Since 1980

Global adult diabetes population surged to 422 million by 2014 according to latest the World Health Organization study

New Graham-Field Site Features Education Offerings

New brand identify effort includes revised corporate website that offers a ‘community’ of articles and educational resources.

Focus 2016 Conference Invites Speakers

Annual Essentially Women event calls for experts to participate in its annual event, slated for Sept. 25-26 event.

JUZO Debuts Canadian Presence

Compression maker opens office in Ontario to serve providers, patients in Canada.