Featuring Noridian Healthcare Solutions, American Journal of Managed Care, Respiratory Medicine, NCART, and the ITEM Coalition.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- May 02, 2023
Product Series Launch
Dynarex's strategy includes expediting the provision of bariatric products.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 28, 2023
Aiming to be easier to transport, the new beds feature a frame that provides the same durability but is up to 100 lb. lighter than current bariatric beds
HME maker partners with BILT to provide an online 3D walkthrough with audible step-by-step explanations for the assembly of Drive DeVilbiss products.
Product Solutions
Bariatrics are a key patient segment for providers, because they represent a demographic that needs increasing help. Fortunately, there are many DME products to help them. We look at some of the latest bariatric offerings on the market.
Problem Solvers
Bathrooms get a lot of attention when it comes to keeping bariatric patients safe in their homes, but challenges also abound throughout patients’ living spaces. Two experienced home access experts discuss how providers can create safe environments for bariatric patients.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2014
The 2013 HME Handbook: Bariatrics
The numbers don't lie: the prevalence of obesity in America continues to rise. HME providers need to consider how they need to respond to that unfortunate trend.
Problem Solvers
The population of bariatric patients continues to rise, and along with them a variety of co-morbidities that must be treated. How can providers offer a complete array of bariatric services that serves this population's diverse needs?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2013
Observation Deck
The bariatric marketplace is on the forefront of the minds of doctors, caregivers, facilities, DME providers and manufacturers across the nation. As an HME provider, it is important you are poised toproperly service this market segment and develop your business further.
- By Ted Raquet
- Mar 01, 2013
Problem Solvers
Simple, but important techniques, products HME providers can leverage to ensure bath safety for bariatric patients.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Dec 01, 2012
New study finds rural residents more likely to be obese than urban counterparts.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2012
The Big 10
There simply no denying that bariatrics is an important patient market that providers must serve. It constitutes a significant portion of the U.S. population, possesses a wide variety of needs for home medical equipment and related services.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
As more and more people fit the definition of being obese, the increase in the need for bariatric equipment rises as well.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
The population of bariatric patients is increasing, and so to is the need for providers to sell mattresses that prevent and help treat wounds for patients that spend a good deal of time in bed.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Problem Solvers
Addressing the unique support surface needs of bariatric mobility patients.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2011
2011 Big Ten
Bariatric patients continue to be a key patient segment that HMEs should target during 2011.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2011
Products & Technology
When it comes to pressure sores, bariatric patients are at greater risk due to their size and immobility. HMEs need to keep pace with technological advances in order to offer bariatric patients the kind of tailor-made solutions that give them a fighting chance against debilitating wounds.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
After undergoing life-changing gastric bypass surgery seven and a half years ago to combat the results of a thyroidectomy, his “walking in his customers’ shoes” helps guide his company’s production of bariatric products.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2010
Problem Solvers
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2010
Problem Solvers
Bariatric Seating and Wound Care
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2010