Products & Technology
COVID-19 might have dominated the headlines, but the HME industry’s software companies have continued to push the envelope when it comes to developing new capabilities. Here’s a round-up of recent innovations to hit the market.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
What DME items should be sitting on your retail shelves? We take a look at some key product categories that any pharmacy specializing in DME products should offer.
Editor's Note
Vendors and providers might want to revisit retail pricing policies.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
This year’s edition of the HMEB New Products of the Year Award saw 15 winners across a variety of categories. We take closer look at what makes the 2021 award winners so special.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
Observation Deck
If patient relationships truly are at the heart of what HME providers do, then tracking client satisfaction is critical.
- By Sandra Canally
- Dec 01, 2021
Don't look at DMEPOS accreditation simply as a requirement. Rather, consider how you can leverage its value both in your internal procedures and in your healthcare marketplace.
Many DME pharmacies side-step offering reimbursable wound care products, but an expert explains why wound care might be much more approachable than they think.
CMS has deemed a new infusion benefit that can be an opportunity for DME pharmacies. But it's important to understand how the benefit works and how accreditation plays a role.
Alabama HME association gears up for its yearly event, which runs Jan. 11-12, 2022 in Hoover, Ala.
Four HME leaders were selected for making make a difference in the industry. The winner will be announced Dec. 16
HME maker partners with BILT to provide an online 3D walkthrough with audible step-by-step explanations for the assembly of Drive DeVilbiss products.
The ZIPPIE Sphynx expands Sunrise’s pediatric mobility line to help families that are always on the go.
Eleven large providers and vendors have expanded their membership and financial support of the industry association by joining its new Diamond corporate partner class.
One area of HME that continues to face the ongoing public health emergency is accreditation. Two accreditation professionals explain how they’ve responded to the pandemic.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 16, 2021
Organizers are looking for presenters to offer their expertise on a broad range of HME topics for the event, which runs June 13-15 in Waterloo, Iowa.
Medtrade West, which will run April 4-6, 2022 at the Phoenix, Ariz. Convention Center with the return to the springtime slot bringing cooler temperatures for the event.
National provider of home-delivered HME and supplies has come on board to back the industry association’s efforts to ensure patients have continued access to medical supplies.
The two products include a digital heating pad with six heat and time settings and a dining scarf that helps patients cook and dine with dignity.
Podcast
As providers seek to consider new staffing and outsourcing solutions, rtNOW has stepped up to offer RTs that can help sleep and home ventilator providers more flexibly manage their businesses.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
Video Interview
Barry Hassett of oxygen equipment maker CAIRE Inc. discusses the myCAIRE remote device management solution for portable and stationary oxygen concentrators from his company.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
Brightree President and CEO and 3B Medical Products President bring more than 30 years’ healthcare experience combined to the national industry association.
Interim final rule on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff at Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities does not include DME suppliers in its list.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
Annual Roundtable
COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines as it wreaks healthcare havoc, but there are 8 strategic trends poised to impact your business in the coming weeks and months. Are you monitoring them? Are you prepared? HMEB's editorial advisory board shares their insights.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2021
Product & Technology
A collection of compelling new HME products and services that'll help your business hit new HEIGHTS with patients and referral partners
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2021
Noting that ‘we’re all in this together,’ VP Colston Mason of the Southeast distributor says his company aims to help move payment reform advocacy forward.