DME Pharmacy News


CBIC: Competitive Bidding Gap to Occur for Back & Knee Braces

The gap will start on Jan. 1, 2024.

NHIA Voices Support for Expanding Care in the Home Act

H.R. 2853 would expand coverage for home-based services, including infusion.

Invacare Corp. Reports 2023 Q1 Results

Manufacturer is now focusing on lifestyle products, seating, and mobility.

Essentially Women Announces Nymbl Partnership

Nymbl is providing "a comprehensive POS system, creating a hassle-free experience for all users."

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Featuring The Hill, NHIA, the American Journal of Managed Care, and the National Community Pharmacists Association.

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Featuring Frontiers in Sleep and Florida Medicaid.

Martha Stewart & Medline Partner on Mobility Aids Line

Series includes products for the bedroom and bathroom.

WeInfuse Forms Infusion Technology Advisory Council

Council members come from the infusion center, home infusion, specialty pharmacy, and healthcare technology sectors.



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Featuring NEMEP, Ability Center, United Access, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Rhode Island Senate Approves Co-Pay Cap for Diabetes Supplies & Equipment

The bill now goes to the Rhode Island House, where a companion bill has been introduced.

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Featuring HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra, the Inflation Reduction Act, the American Pharmacists Association, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Essentially Women Launches Web Site Redesign

The "refreshed and enhanced" Web site features improved navigation for a more user-friendly experience.

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Featuring AAHomecare, ATHOMES, and Trelleborg.

Graham-Field Launches Made-in-the-USA Bed Line

Basic American Extended Care Beds boast new features to appeal to consumers, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

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Featuring the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Noridian Provider Outreach and Education, and United Spinal.

Essentially Women: Eliminate Sales Taxes on Breast Pumps & Supplies

The organization is calling for support from advocates in Arkansas and California.

AAHomecare Surveying Market Impact on Disposable Supplies

Providers are urged to respond to new AAHomecare surveys on enteral nutrition, wound care, ostomy and urological supplies. Responses are due by April 14.

NHIA Gears up for 2023 Conference

The home infusion conference and expo event is scheduled for March 25-29 in National Harbor, Md., near Washington, D.C.

Space Still Available for Medtrade Workshops

Attendees still have time to sign up for the Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist, the Team@Work Sales Bootcamp, and the Retail Fundamentals Workshop.

DME MACs Finalize Expanded CGM Coverage

An LCD update and policy article make the expanded coverage for continuous glucose monitors effective before the end of the Covid-19 PHE.