Tag: Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Oklahoma chiropractor sentenced in health care fraud scheme
October 13, 2026HME News Staff
TULSA, Okla. – Dr. Mark Loftis, an Oklahoma business owner and chiropractor, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in a years-long scheme that attempted to bilk Medicare, TRICARE and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) out of over $30 million for orthotics braces, continuous glucose monitors, and other durable medical equipment (DME) that beneficiaries did not want or need. According to court documents and evidence presented at...
HealthTap launches program to support DME suppliers across sleep therapy journey
October 12, 2026HME News Staff
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – HealthTap, a nationwide virtual primary care physician practice, has announced a comprehensive clinical offering for sleep and respiratory durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers. The program connects patients with primary care physicians on HealthTap to support visits across the PAP supply process, from initial evaluation and therapy orders through compliance, resupply and device replacement. "Sleep DME teams work hard to keep patients on therapy, but too often progress...
Doctor sentenced, ordered to pay $3.1M for DME fraud
September 28, 2026HME News Staff
BOSTON – A Florida-based doctor was sentenced on Sept. 22, 2026, in federal court in Boston for making false statements in connection with a multi-million-dollar health care fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME). Simon Grinshteyn, 52, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to four years of probation with six months in home confinement and 400 hours of community service. The defendant was also ordered to pay $3,160,809.43...
Collins Surgical taps Medline to streamline DME capabilities
September 2, 2026HME News Staff
NORTHFIELD, Ill. – A new supply deal agreement will allow Collins Surgical to leverage Medline’s drop-ship program to expand and streamline its durable medical equipment (DME) fulfillment capabilities. Collins Surgical will gain access to Medline’s broad portfolio of DME, with an emphasis on bath safety and mobility products. “Collins Surgical has been serving the community for more than 45 years, and as we continue to grow, it is essential that we partner with organizations...
Aeroflow Health lands contract with Fallon Health to provide DME
September 2, 2026HME News Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Aeroflow Health has partnered with Fallon Health to provide durable medical equipment (DME) to commercial and Medicare members across Massachusetts.
Fallon Health commercial and Medicare members now have access to a wide range of medical supplies through their insurance, including breast pumps, CPAP devices and other essential products.
These members also have access to Aeroflow’s digital platform to verify eligibility, place orders and connect with a network of...
North Carolina extends DME rate floor, but long-term funding concerns grow nationwide
August 28, 2026By Theresa Flaherty, Contributing Writer
RALEIGH, N.C. - A three-year extension of the DME rate floor for North Carolina Medicaid provides well-earned relief for providers, but industry stakeholders say reimbursement pressures continue to mount nationwide.
The North Carolina General Assembly has approved a state budget that extends the rate floor for Medicaid for an additional two years through June 30, 2029. In May, Gov. Josh Stein signed HB696 into law, providing an initial one-year extension through June 30, 2027.
“Our...
Hike Medical raises $22.5M
August 26, 2026HME News Staff
SAN FRANCISCO – Hike Medical, an automated referral platform, has raised $22.5 million in seed and Series A funding to reimagine the entire supply chain for orthotics and prosthetics and durable medical equipment (DME), so more people can access the care that keeps them moving.
"Patients shouldn't have to wait weeks for a device because the systems behind their care don't talk to each other," said Bhanti. "Being part of a family that's touched this industry for...
OIG to CMS: Stronger fraud efforts are needed for DMEPOS
August 20, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – A new Office of Inspector General (OIG) white paper warns that durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) fraud continues to cost Medicare and taxpayers millions of dollars annually despite increased oversight efforts.
The paper, “The Nation’s Challenge to Combat Durable Medical Equipment Fraud in Medicare,” focuses on three elements that bad actors need to commit fraud: a Medicare-enrolled supplier, a physician order and an enrollee...
Airport partners with Project MEND to donate unclaimed medical equipment
June 11, 2026HME News Staff
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has a new partnership with Project MEND that will allow unclaimed medical equipment left in the airport’s lost and found to be donated for community reuse. Through the partnership, eligible medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and other mobility devices, will be transferred to Project MEND, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals living with disabilities and life-altering...
King Drug and Home Care grows where access is thin
May 29, 2026Tracy Orzel
OWENSBORO, Ky. – King Drug and Home Care’s newest location puts DME closer to where patients in Owensboro are already receiving care.
Located near the hospital, doctor’s offices and a retail center, the new East-side location gives patients and referral sources another access point in a market where reimbursement pressure, consolidation and provider exits have made convenience harder to maintain.
“Being close to the hospital seemed to be a no-brainer,” said Amy...