Tag: Digital Health
CMS highlights new digital health tools
April 13, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new Medicare App Library and an initial set of patient-facing applications as part of its HealthTech Ecosystem Live! First Wave Launch event. The agency introduced interoperable tools to streamline care and improve patient experience, including:
Digital data access and check‑in (“Kill the Clipboard”), allowing patients to securely share information with a simple scan on their phone.
Personalized...
In brief: Dreem connects to Amazon, CMS highlights digital health, AdaptHealth refinances
April 10, 2026HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Dreem Health, a virtual sleep clinic managed by Sunrise Group, says it has become the first sleep care service to join Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector.
Amazon customers eligible for insurance-covered sleep services can now discover and enroll in Dreem Health’s personalized care when browsing for health care services.
“Millions of people live with undiagnosed sleep disorders that quietly impact their health, productivity, and quality of life,” said...
Valere Health integrates with 1 True Health
February 9, 2026HME News Staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Valere Health has announced a strategic partnership with 1 True Health, a digital health company that offers chronic care management through an AI Longevity Platform and 24x7x365 available care coordination. Through this integration, home medical equipment (HME) providers can seamlessly offer care management services to their patient population, with 1 True Health handling all clinical operations, billing and...
Digital Health: Prepare to thrive
December 10, 2025Robin Randolph
Q. What does the future of AI and telehealth look like for the DME sector – and how do payers view these tools? Should we be preparing for an inevitable shift?
A. The past five years have been about testing digital health in the DME space. The next five will be about proving it works – and payers will be the ones asking for the proof. Whether it’s a Medicare contractor, a commercial insurer or a value-based...
Digital Health: Gain trust in AI
November 12, 2025Robin Randolph
Q. What are the biggest advantages of adopting AI in telehealth and remote patient monitoring – and how can DMEs get patients to embrace it?
A. Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept for Silicon Valley startups – it’s here in everyday health care. Many DME providers are already using AI without realizing it: CPAP compliance portals that flag patients for follow-up, CGM dashboards that predict glucose spikes or call center systems that prioritize patient...
Digital Health: Anticipate problems
October 8, 2025Robin Randolph
Q. What digital health tools and strategies will give DME providers a competitive edge in the next 3-5 years?
A. Many DME providers are still using telehealth as a way to react to patient problems – troubleshooting when there’s already an issue. But the biggest gains in the next few years will come from tools that allow you to anticipate problems before they affect compliance, outcomes, or reimbursement. Think of it like equipment maintenance: You wouldn’t wait for a concentrator...
Inogen welcomes new chief technology officer
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. - Inogen has appointed Naga Rameswamy, formerly vice president and global head of digital health platforms for Alcon, as its CTO effective Sept. 29. “Naga’s deep background in digital health and connected device innovation makes him an ideal fit for Inogen as we continue to expand our technology leadership,” said Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Inogen, “His ability to integrate software, data, and devices to improve user experiences will be instrumental in...
USAging, BetterAge partner to increase community support for aging Americans
September 9, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO – USAging, the national association representing Area Agencies on Aging and Title VI Native American Aging Programs, has partnered with BetterAge, a digital health platform, to launch a national effort aimed at transforming the way older adults are supported in communities across the country. The collaboration equips agencies to rapidly capture critical health and well-being data; identify risks early; and deliver personalized, preventive support that connects older...
Digital Health: Differentiate your business with telehealth
September 8, 2025Robin Randolph
Q. How can telehealth and remote monitoring improve my bottom line?
A. Telehealth is no longer optional. Over the past few years, telehealth has evolved from an emergency solution during the pandemic to a mainstream expectation. Patients – and referral sources – now assume there will be a virtual option for follow-ups, troubleshooting and education. For DME providers, that expectation represents more than convenience; it’s an opportunity to improve compliance rates, patient...
CMS: Gov't must be ‘catalyst’ to digital health
May 14, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS, in partnership with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC), seeks public input on how best to advance a seamless, secure and patient-centered digital health infrastructure.
The goal is to unlock the power of modern technology to help seniors and their families take control of their health and well-being, manage chronic conditions and access care more efficiently, the agency says.
“We...