DME Pharmacy News


CMS Slates Prior Authorization Call

July 11 conference call will address the prior authorization process for pressure reducing support surfaces.

Maker of Unique Compression Tech Scores $1.8M NIH Grant

Recovery Force will use the grant to complete development of a new DVT prevention and recovery device and begin testing on patients.

Industry Reacts to Massive Medicare Fraud Bust

In one of the biggest healthcare frauds in U.S. history, the Feds round up DMEs, telemarketers and medical professionals in a $1.2 billion orthopedic brace scam; various industry insiders share their perspective.

Prochant Releases HME Metrics Whitepaper

‘Are You Tracking the Right Metrics?’ examines differences between HME metrics and KPIs and how providers can leverage KPIs to improve their profitability.

SIGVARIS Rebrands to SIGVARIS GROUP

The name change is intended to emphasize the company’s customer-centric culture.

HMEB Podcast Episode 004 Now Online

Latest installment in HMEB’s quickly growing podcast survey examines breast cancer legislation and six-year lookback audits.

PlayMaker Health, Team@Work Partner for Professional Services

Sales and management consulting firm will provide business development training and strategic support to HME software company’s Health Partner Program.

‘Let Her Decide’ Campaign Backs New Legislation

Public awareness campaign backing Breast Cancer Equity Acts kicks into high gear on International Women’s Day.



Third Episode of HMEB Podcast Now available

The latest edition of the recently launched industry news service meets with Brown & Fortunato's Jeffery Baird to examine managed care and Essentially Women's Nikki Jensen to discuss health opportunities.

Custom Breast Prostheses Bills Introduced in House and Senate

Legislation re-introduced in the House and debuted in the Senate would require Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses, the only part of the body Medicare doesn’t cover. 

First Episode of HMEB Podcast Now Available

Pilot episode marks first installment of HMEB’s new podcast service for the industry; features info on a reader survey and expert HME sales strategy insights.

VGM Rebrands, Expands Woundcare Division

Revised program offers resources and education to help HME providers diversify into wound care, expand existing wound care services.

CMS Might Add Ventilators, Braces to Bidding

Agency is currently soliciting public comments on the expansion; MedPAC had earlier identified comparatively high reimbursement for ventilators under Medicare.

Golden Reduces Lead Times on Lift Chairs

Manufacturer cuts lead times on builder or special order lift chairs by 15 days.

New E-Textile Radically Re-Approaches Compression

Shape-changing memory fibers will be integrated into thin garments that provide variable compression.

Innovative Products Recognized at Medtrade

Provider’s Choice and Innovative HME Retail awards recognize a variety of notable HME offerings.

Breast Cancer Equity Bill Introduced in House

A new bill would require Medicare to fund custom breast protheses, and a public awareness campaign is driving support for the nascent legislation.

New Edition of HME Sales Book Offers New Insights

‘25 Sales Tips You Can Learn From Your Mother’ now includes new lessons and features from sales coach Ty Bello.

Essentially Women Launches Make Me Whole Again Campaign

The public awareness campaign pushes Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses as Essentially Women and VGM Government Relations work to develop legislation requiring Medicare to do so.

Essentially Women Unveils Conference Lineup for Focus

The conference will feature nearly 20 education sessions and an exhibit hall.