Durable Medical Equipment

Medicare’s six-month moratorium on new DME supplier enrollments, which went into effect in late February, has not dampened deal-making activity, but that could change, say industry analysts. “I’ve got deals in the market, and we’re having conversations, and no buyer has said, ‘Hey, Pat, you know, we’re interested, but we can’t get a deal done […]

Connecting and building trusted relationships with payers is too often a reactive exercise, when it should be proactive, says Brendan Swift, the new vice president of payer relations at Reliable Medical. “When and if an issue comes into play, it’s extremely important that you have foundational trust and connection built with your partner,” said Swift,

Durable medical equipment (DME) refers to medically necessary equipment and supplies prescribed by healthcare providers for use in the home. DME supports patients in managing chronic conditions, recovering from illness or injury, or maintaining daily function, whether the need is short-term or long-term. Definitive Healthcare tracks physician ordering activity for DME and orthotics using the