As Cardinal closes acquisition of Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, leadership discusses the future of the diabetes HME market

Cardinal Health announced April 1 that it has acquired Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG), a nationwide direct-to-patient diabetic medical supplies provider, for approximately $1.1 billion. ADSG, which serves some 500,000 patients a year, will merge with Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions business.

Local private duty provider pioneers homecare certification category

OLYMPIA, Washington—Senior Helpers announced it is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). Senior Helpers of Olympia joined the list of Senior Helpers CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certified locations.

Among Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients, total costs of care were 35% lower for those using a DME provider versus pharmacy

DALLAS—Patients who receive continuous glucose monitors (CGM) through durable medical equipment providers have significant advantages compared to those who receive CGM through pharmacy channels, according to newly published research. 

As baby boomers age into the group most affected by hoarding disorder, the psychiatric condition is a growing public health concern

A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits, to a Presbyterian church.

The notification is designed to create strong patient relationships while optimizing operational efficiency

DALLAS—Homecare Homebase (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, announced the launch of its Agency Welcome Notification automated text type, part of HCHB's Patient Engagement product suite, designed to create strong patient relationships while optimizing operational efficiency.

The card will display a wider range of flow settings

ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Responsive Respiratory (RRI) announced that its popular duration card has been given a facelift for 2025. The duration card, a staple resource for ambulatory oxygen patients, lists the most common medical oxygen cylinder sizes and the approximate duration for each when utilizing a continuous flow oxygen regulator or 6:1 conserver on a full cylinder.