This content has been reviewed for accuracy by Ryan Bullock, Chief Strategy Officer Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) made significant changes to the ordering process for positive airway pressure (PAP) and respiratory assist device (RAD) supplies. These changes, outlined in a Dear Physician Letter from the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DMEContinue reading “Streamlining PAP and RAD Supplies Ordering: What CMS Updates Mean for Suppliers”
Category Archives: Durable Medical Equiptment
What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and How Do I Qualify?
Healthcare professionals often prescribe medical supplies such as oxygen equipment, PAP machines, and diabetic supplies for home use. These items are known as Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and are intended to help you manage your health from the comfort of home. DME can also be called Home Medical Equipment (HME). Insurance companies generally offer coverageContinue reading “What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and How Do I Qualify?”
Kelli Randell, Aeroflow Medical Advisor, fact checks mask effectiveness against COVID-19
USA TODAY fact checked whether masks can put a person’s oxygen intake below OSHA’s required levels and found that cloth and surgical masks are unlikely to cause a dangerous drop in oxygen intake since they are not tight-fitting. Kelli Randell, an internist and medical adviser at Aeroflow Healthcare, told Health.com that using any mask forContinue reading “Kelli Randell, Aeroflow Medical Advisor, fact checks mask effectiveness against COVID-19”
Emphasizing Value in DME
Conversations around healthcare and value are intensifying. Progressive DME providers are evaluating how to shift business strategies from commodity trades to strategies that produce value. In doing so, they may question how to accomplish value creation when the products dispensed are not unique and the price is set (indirectly) by the consumer. Value can beContinue reading “Emphasizing Value in DME”
The Difference Between CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilators
Medically Reviewed by Michelle Worley, RN CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator machines are all designed to help patients with breathing disorders. You may have questions about these types of equipment such as how are they different and which one would be best for you. Your physician will chose a device depending on your diagnosis and breathingContinue reading “The Difference Between CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilators”
Do You Need A Nebulizer Mask Or Mouthpiece?
By Kas Roth Nebulizer medications are used for a variety of breathing issues such as asthma, COPD, and even to help restore breathing function after illnesses like the flu. But when it comes to a device, what’s better to use between the nebulizer mask or mouthpiece? This article explains some of the differences between a mask andContinue reading “Do You Need A Nebulizer Mask Or Mouthpiece?”
How A Nebulizer Will Help With Flu Season
If you find yourself sniffling, battling chest congestion, or struggling to breathe, you may need a nebulizer. Nebulizer machines help both children and adults find respiratory relief for a variety of conditions. This is especially true during allergy and flu seasons when asthmatic symptoms can worsen. How Nebulizers Ease Flu Symptoms Nebulizers can provide relief during a boutContinue reading “How A Nebulizer Will Help With Flu Season”
Allergies and Asthma: What You Need To Know
Allergies and Asthma: What You Should Know About This Common Health Condition Have you ever heard of allergy-induced asthma? If not, you aren’t alone. Many people associate allergies with their typical symptoms, including sneezing, itchiness, and watery eyes. For people with particularly severe allergies, however, allergy-induced asthma is a common health issue. This health conditionContinue reading “Allergies and Asthma: What You Need To Know”
Nebulizers vs. Inhalers: How To Choose The Best Option
Not every repository disease such as COPD, asthma, and cystic fibrosis are the same, just like lung devices aren’t the same either. Depending on your age, condition, and personal preferences it can be hard to choose between a nebulizer or inhaler. Learn about both devices to determine which might be a better fit for your respiratory illness. NebulizersContinue reading “Nebulizers vs. Inhalers: How To Choose The Best Option”
How To Receive Nebulizer Equipment Through Insurance
items are covered by insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. However, your insurance provider will require you to get your equipment through a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier, like Aeroflow Healthcare. Generally, they will provide you with easy instructions to make the process quick and convenient. Then before you know it your nebulizer will arrive at your frontContinue reading “How To Receive Nebulizer Equipment Through Insurance”
How Nebulizers Help Respiratory Conditions
Medically Reviewed by Kelli Randell, MD Whether you are suffering from a chronic or non-chronic condition, a nebulizer could be just the device you need to feel better. A nebulizer machine is similar to a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), in that it distributes breathable medications into your body. However, unlike an inhaler, which requires you to squeeze the device and inhaleContinue reading “How Nebulizers Help Respiratory Conditions”
Signs Your Child May Need a Nebulizer
As a parent, you’re on top of your child’s health and needs. From every little sign such as a slight cough to simply feeling unwell, you know when your child is ill. However, the signs of needing a pediatric nebulizer can easily be missed. You may need to get a nebulizer for your child if they haveContinue reading “Signs Your Child May Need a Nebulizer”