DME Pharmacy News


House Passes the Lymphedema Treatment Act

The legislation would require CMS to reimburse the cost of compression garments needed for ongoing lymphedema treatment.

Exokinetics Opens Funding for Elevating Walker-Chair

Available to the public via SeedInvest, new Series B Funding broadens manufacturing capacity for Zeen walker, which lifts users and supports them as they walk.

Eversense CGM System Now Connects With Apple Health

Now diabetes patients using the Eversense CGM Systems can view their glucose data alongside all their other health metrics in the Apple Health app,

RRI Releases Showroom Display for Boost Oxygen

The easy-to-assemble display helps providers showcase Responsive Respiratory’s supplemental oxygen product line.

Virtis Health Opens Infusion Center in Atlanta

The ambulatory infusion center will offer therapy management services and treatments for patients with inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders and rare and ultra-rare diseases.

SpinLife Gears up to Open its First Physical Location

Numotion’s direct-to-consumer DME retailer will soon cut the ribbon on its first Retail Location in New Castle, Del.

Essentially Women Opens Focus 2023 Registration

EW’s Focus Conference 2023 will run Feb. 4-6, 2023, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

TCT Unveils New DME Retailer Certification

Accrediting organization The Compliance Team releases a certification program to help retail HMEs demonstrate they offer care and service that patients can trust.



RedSail Launches New Pharmacy Software at Customer Site

RedSail Technologies has rolled out its Axys by Integra long-term pharmacy system, starting with an installation at Guardian Pharmacy in Indianapolis.

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Graham-Field Doubles Down on U.S.-based Manufacturing

DME manufacturer invests millions in a laser tube cutting system for its Wisconsin fabrication facility.

Heart Snug Debuts Adjustable, Disposable Medical Bra

The bra is designed to give patients privacy and security via additional chest coverage during examinations and care.

Trella Health Releases Enhanced HME and Infusion Market Data

Trella's Marketscape Insights give providers enhanced market data tools to identify high-value opportunities and learn more about specific physicians and organizations.

Invacare Names Interim President and CEO

SVP and General Manager Geoffrey Purtill will lead the company as Matthew Monaghan has exited his roles as the DME maker’s chairman, president and CEO.

Essentially Women Rolls Out Mother-Baby Program

The Lily mother-baby program offers various resources designed to help providers grow their businesses serving this fast-growing women’s care niche.

Amoena Returns Post-Mastectomy Education to AOPA Event

Post-mastectomy prostheses maker will co-host the first educational track on post-mastectomy care in 10 years at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association’s Sept. 28-Oct.1 Assembly.

NHIA Hosting Home and Specialty Infusion Payor Summit

Aimed at representatives from payers, attendees of the inaugural event will learn from home and specialty infusion experts and executives about current and future opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

DrySee Launches Patented Waterproof Bandage

If liquids make their way into the bandage, the gauze along its perimeter will turn a dark blue color to indicate a new bandage is needed.

AAHomecare Launches Diabetes Council

Aimed at addressing growing diabetes needs among HME providers, the council is already beginning to outline its goals for the rest of 2022 and 2023.

AAHomecare Conducting Intermittent Catheter Survey

The survey is intended to estimate the true costs of providing intermittent catheters to Medicare beneficiaries.

Study: Pandemic-Induced Habits Could Impact Urinary Continence

Nearly half of respondents said a decreased level of physical activity had increased the number of times they urinated during the day.