DME Pharmacy News


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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.

Partnership Aims to Expand Breast Pump Access

SimpliFed and Byram Healthcare have entered an agreement to provide breastfeeding support and help new and expecting parents get breast pumps and related supplies.

Phillips-Medisize Introduces Disposable Pen Injector

The injector is designed to be smaller but also offers customizable dosing and push-button colors to signal different dosing and drug requirements.

NHIA Releases Recommendations to Improve Home Infusion Access

The eight recommendations are designed to be incorporated into contracts between health plans and home and alternate site infusion providers.

Invacare Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Invacare and two U.S. subsidiaries are involved in the filings, while the rest of its global business is not involved.

RedSail Unveils Axys Pharmacy Software

Cloud-based management system for long-term care pharmacies aims to reduce training time and provide better visibility into operations.

DoD Awards TRICARE Managed Care Contracts for 2024

A total of $136 Billion in TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts will be split between two major health contractors.

Essentially Women Unveils 2023 Ruth Addison Award Finalists

The winner will be announced prior to the keynote session at the Focus Conference on Feb. 5 at 8 a.m.

HMECO Offers New Laboratory Furniture

The steel furniture gives pharmacies various options in terms of size and space.