DME Pharmacy News


Industry Urges Support of Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

The bill would provide Medicare coverage for custom breast prosthetics.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Sep 28, 2023

Briefly: Hospice Professionals Attend a Skin Health Boot Camp; Respiratory Professionals Lauded

Featuring Medline, Gentiva, & the American Association for Respiratory Care.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Sep 26, 2023

Briefly: The AARC Is Voting, Medline Identifies Industry Challenges, and NCPA Plans for Annual Conference

Featuring the American Association for Respiratory Care, Medline, and the National Community Pharmacists Association.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Sep 15, 2023

Briefly: A New CRT Track & a Smarter Way to Dispense Gloves

Featuring Medtrade, AAHomecare, and Medline.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Aug 31, 2023

AAHomecare Launches Market Impact Survey

Input wanted from suppliers of home oxygen therapy, CPAP devices & hospital beds.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Aug 24, 2023

Briefly: An Earnings Announcement, a Speakers’ Deadline, & Hawaiian Wildfire Guidance

Featuring Cardinal Health, Medtrade, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Aug 17, 2023

Briefly: NCART Hires a Membership Coordinator; Advanced Diabetes Supply Hires a New CEO

Featuring NCART and Advanced Diabetes Supply.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Aug 03, 2023

H.R. 4779 Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Breast Prostheses

The bill could have a ripple effect on other payers, if it becomes law.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jul 27, 2023


Axys Software Now Integrated with Parata PASS System

The newly integrated process is designed to improve patient adherence with medications.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jul 24, 2023

NCPA “Encouraged” by Merger Guidelines from FTC & DOJ

The guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice are open for public comment through Sept. 18.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jul 24, 2023

CMS Issues 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

The proposed rule includes information on orthotics, braces, lymphedema supplies, and DME refills.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jul 06, 2023

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Featuring CGS Administrators, the World Health Organization, and the University of South Australia.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jun 08, 2023

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

The gap will start on Jan. 1, 2024.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Jun 01, 2023

NHIA Voices Support for Expanding Care in the Home Act

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

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 22, 2023

Invacare Corp. Reports 2023 Q1 Results

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

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 22, 2023

Essentially Women Announces Nymbl Partnership

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

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 17, 2023

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

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 11, 2023

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Featuring Frontiers in Sleep and Florida Medicaid.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • May 10, 2023

Martha Stewart & Medline Partner on Mobility Aids Line

Series includes products for the bedroom and bathroom.

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Apr 21, 2023

WeInfuse Forms Infusion Technology Advisory Council

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

  • By Laurie Watanabe
  • Apr 21, 2023