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Home Medical Equipment Providers: An Underappreciated Solution (Until Now)

Published in Member Communities on June 26, 2020

Miriam Lieber wrote a guest blog for Salient Value about some of the recent wins for DME companies and how they have adapted during COVID-19. Miriam explains how home medical equipment providers were able to fulfill a critical need during the public health emergency, as well as experience wins in regards to NIVs and competitive bidding, productivity, financial relief, and relaxed guidelines. Ultimately, providers were able to show their best side and remain prepared.

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