DME Pharmacy News


Amoena and Juzo Sponsor Launch POWER Symposium

Conference event aims to re-energize business among industry retailer.

DME MACs Yank Glucometer Coverage Revisions

All jurisdictions withdraw proposed revisions that posed sharp funding cuts.

Amoena, Juzo Sponsor POWER Symposium

March even will focus on women's wellness issues, offer CEUs.

U.S. Diabetes Population to Double or Triple by 2050

CDC reports older, more diverse population and longer lifespans contribute to increase.

BOC Revises Orthotic Fitter Requirements

BOC effectively ‘retires’ formerly mandatory video practical examination in the certification process.

New Diabetes Site Launches

DiabetesCare.net provides patients with tools to manage their conditions.

HOPP Act at 84 Co-Sponsors

Bill calling for repeal of oxygen cap gets new push.

Essentially Women Slates Expo, Conference for April

Focus on the Future to run April 19 to 21 in Lousiville, Ky.



Negative Pressure Wound Devices Draw FDA Concern

FDA says it has received six death reports, 77 injury reports associated with NPWT devices.

Medtrade, SIGVARIS Offer Compression Fitter Certification

Course will combine online course materials with pre-show training session at Medtrade Fall.

MABIS Partners with StrongArm to Distribute New Canes

MABIS has rights as master distributor of canes that combine aspects of a cane and crutch.

GF Taking Select Manufacturing Back Stateside

DME maker launches “Back in the USA” initiative.

Attends to Consolidate Manufacturing Facilities

Incontinence product maker will merge Calif. plant with N.C. operation.

HMEs Expect Sleep Revenue to Grow by 9 Percent

Q2 2009 HME Business, Wachovia study shows growth expectations for next 12 months slightly down from Q4 2008 survey.

MED Group, ROHO Group Unveil Referral Network

ROHO Support Surfaces Referral Network will help clinicians place referrals with providers.

Sleep Market Poised for 10% Growth over next 12 Months

Read the results from the Q4 2008 HME Business, Wachovia sleep and wound care survey.

HME Business, Wachovia Release Sleep, Wound Care Survey

Providers expect sleep revenue growth to be slightly down from past survey.

Decubitus Ulcer Treatment Products Market to Reach $3.6 billion by 2010

Aging population creating an increasing demand for treatment of sores caused by patient bodyweight, according to new report.