DME Pharmacy News


HMEB New Product of the Year Awards Announced

Fourth year of products sees 11 winning products from various categories selected by a panel provider of provider judges.

Pride to Cut Power Lift Recliner Prices

To help HME providers, mobility manufacturer will reduce power lift recliners prices by 10% in the Fourth Quarter.

Medtrade Shines Spotlight on Smart Retailing

Annual event continues to focus on retail sales with a broad conference track and nearly 20 speakers, including HMEB EAB member Wayne Slavitt.

New Product of the Year Entry Deadline Extended

HMEB will keep entry period for its annual New Product of the Year competition open until Sept. 15.

Providers Rush to Aid Hurricane Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, HME businesses assist patients as they are evacuated from flooded, damaged areas.

Cure Debuts New Catheter

Catheter is designed to help men seeking a simple solution to self catheterization.

VGM Leases Retail Space for Heartland ‘Training Lab’

Adjacent to convention center 1,100-square foot showroom will feature innovative products and display concepts.

Ascensia Partners with The Dr. Oz Show to Help Diabetes Patients

Partnership launches a 60-day, ‘Take Charge’challenge to increase diabetes awareness and encourage better management of the condition.



Cure Medical Expands Website

Site features new content directed at end users, medical professionals and home medical equipment providers.

Invacare Makes Headway on Consent Decree

Manufacturer completes final two steps needed to allow FDA to inspect facilities; length of inspection process or ensuing work remains unknown.

Medicare Advantage Care Differs by Race, Sex

Health care experiences and clinical care varies between women and men, as well for racial and ethnic groups according to new CMS report.

SCA to Split into Two Companies

Maker of TENA incontinence products will become two listed companies, SCA and Essity, with Essity holding the personal care and hygiene brands.

N.Y. Incontinence Rate Change Pushed to May

Originally slated to go into effect April 3, implementation of rate cuts will go into effect May 17.

SIGVARIS Opens Georgia Facility

Compression makers new Peachtree City location will house administrative, manufacturing and warehouse functions.

SCA Bowling Green’s Janet Stephens to Receive STEP Ahead Award

The Manufacturing Institute will present 130 STEP Ahead Awards in April for Women in Manufacturing.

NY Providers Reduce Incontinence Cuts

NEMEP, AAHomecare advocacy effort leads N.Y. Dept. of Health to limit its reimbursement cuts.

Wish of a Lifetime Fulfills 87-Year-Old's Dream of Hang Gliding

Partnership with SCA and Brookdale Senior Living aims to reduce stigmas on aging.

Drive DeVilbiss Acquires Sidhil Group

Buy adds leading U.K. manufacturer of hospital and home healthcare beds to Drive stable.

Two Power Chairs Demonstrate Retail Mobility’s Market Momentum

Sales of Pride’s Jazzy Air and Go-Chair, launched in the past year, exceed the company’s goals ahead of expectations.

Essentially Women Unveils 2017 Focus Details

Women’s health organization for HME providers will host its annual Focus Conference Sept. 16-18 in Minneapolis.