Tag: DMEscripts
In brief: CPI-U update, telehealth push, payer portal
December 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – CMS has published a CPI-U increase for DMEPOS that ranges from 2.4% to 3% for calendar year 2025, AAHomecare reports.
Although the CPI-U is 3%, the inflation adjustment will differ depending on whether the item has been included in the competitive bidding program and whether the patient’s zip code is in a former competitive bidding area.
Below are the CPI-U adjustments for 2025:
CBP items in former CBAs (projected percentage change): +2.9%
CBP...
Integra, DMEscripts expand relationship
December 16, 2024HME News Staff
NEW YORK – Providers that are a part of Integra Partners’ Group Purchasing Organization now have access to a 10% discount on DMEscripts’ e-prescribing platform as part of an expanded relationship between the two companies. “We recognize that providers are a critical part of the home care ecosystem," said Michael Dorrie, vice president of network expansion & partnerships at Integra Partners. "Their position on the frontlines often forces them to bear the brunt of...
A more integrated DMEscripts powers ‘right DME at right time’
October 18, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
PHOENIX – Pankaj “PJ” Likhmania says one of his main goals as the new CIO of DMEscripts is “providing a very strong integration technology through all our APIs” so the e-prescribing platform can be used on a wider scale to the benefit of providers and patients.
“DMEscripts doesn’t need to be the front experience for everyone,” he said. “In many instances, we just assume to be in the background, ensuring there is a digital connection that’s...
In brief: DME’s value, FTC’s lawsuit, DMEscripts’ integration
September 25, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The cost of treating injuries and illnesses due to lack of DME far exceeds the cost of providing the necessary equipment, according to a new report from Leitten Consulting.
For example, every dollar spent on mobility equipment can save Medicare $62.53 in treatment costs, the report found.
“An ounce of prevention is now worth several pounds of cure,” said Brian Leitten, CEO of Leitten Consulting, which specializes in health care policy analysis...
DMEscripts integrates, names new exec
September 23, 2024HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – DMEscripts has integrated with Rovicare, a transitional care management platform, and has named its co-founder, Pankaj "PJ" Likhmania as its new CIO. Together, the two companies will launch a “hospital-to-home” strategy that will tackle provider bottlenecks, miscommunication and inefficiencies that can lead to delays in care, subpar patient experiences, preventable hospital admissions and lack of accountability, they say. "We are thrilled to partner...
In brief: e-prescribe push, PBM guardrails & data collection efforts
September 6, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is bringing together a group of e-prescribing vendors to develop resources, including an upcoming webinar, to educate suppliers and other key audiences.
In the group: Brightree, DMEscripts, Parachute Health and Tomorrow Health.
“Our board members and industry partners have invested heavily in e-prescribing transformation as a means to lower operating costs and to improve delivery of care and patient safety for all providers,” said John Brady,...
AAHomecare makes e-prescribe push
September 5, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare is bringing together a group of e-prescribing vendors to develop resources, including an upcoming webinar, to educate suppliers and other key audiences.
In the group: Brightree, DMEscripts, Parachute Health and Tomorrow Health.
“Our board members and industry partners have invested heavily in e-prescribing transformation as a means to lower operating costs and to improve delivery of care and patient safety for all providers,” said John Brady,...
In brief: Owens & Minor earnings, DMEscripts integration, F&P launch
August 2, 2024HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor reported consolidated revenue of $2.7 billion for the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 4% year over year.
Of that, Patient Direct revenue was $660 million, an increase of 4%, driven by continued strong growth in diabetes and sleep supplies.
“Our Patient Direct segment performed in line with our expectations, and we expect the segment to benefit from seasonality and recent organic investments during the back half of the year,”...
Northwood, DMEscripts integrate
August 1, 2024HME News Staff
MADISON HEIGHTS, N.J. – DMEscripts’ e-prescribing platform has been integrated with Northwood’s supplier portal and third-party administrator technology as a result of a new agreement. This integration aims to dramatically increase the speed and efficiency of DMEPOS authorization requests and allow secure access to supporting medical documentation, the companies say. “The integration between Northwood and DMEscripts will enable our supplier network to further leverage all...
Quipt strengthens operational performance
August 15, 2023HME News Staff
CINCINNATI – Quipt Home Medical reported revenues were $60.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, a 64% increase year over year and a 4% increase sequentially.
Adjusted EBITDA was $13.9 million (23% of revenues) vs. $7.7 million (21% of revenues), representing an 80% increase year over year.
“Throughout the year, our business has continued to strengthen, and we are experiencing the organic growth and margin expansion that we had been aiming for,”...