Tag: Dr. Comfort
O&P: A challenging but viable market
March 21, 2016John Andrews
Yes, the orthotics and prosthetics market is under increasing government scrutiny and CMS is proposing archaic practices as a cost-saving solution. It's true that a challenging market is getting even more so for O&P providers trying to serve a client base that needs special products. And eking out margins is expected to get even tougher.
Yet, there is reason for optimism. The retail component of the market is growing, demand is stable and providers are becoming more effective in operating...
Diabetes opens door to new referral sources
October 22, 2015John Andrews
With its myriad co-morbidities, diabetes is a market that can offer HME providers access to a referral source stream they never considered before. A company established as a full-service diabetes supplier can access a wide range of specialists, including endocrinologists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, hematologists and vascular specialists.To start, as they are with all other markets, primary care physicians are the gatekeepers for diabetics and research shows they...
Despite hardships, providers eye diabetes
November 3, 2014John Andrews
After listening to the industry's complaints about the difficulties with reimbursement, excessive paperwork and governmental red tape, HME providers considering adding diabetes to their business mix may think it's not worth the trouble. Historically, this is why many providers opted not to enter the diabetes marketplace.
But these are extraordinary times in HME, as competitive bidding has caused providers to reconsider their business models and look upon risk more favorably than in the...
Dr. Comfort donates to American Diabetes Association
October 16, 2014HME News Staff
MILWAUKEE - Dr. Comfort will donate $10 to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for every pair of athletic shoes sold from its newest Athletic Shoe line through the end of the year. “As a therapeutic footwear company, the fight against diabetes is very important to us,” said Product Manager Rob Heglin. The footwear manufacturer will also participate in several of the ADA's “Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes” events.
In brief: GAO weighs in on audits, Liberator's investments pay off
August 15, 2014HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is calling on CMS to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its post-payment review efforts by providing contractors with additional guidance and oversight.The GAO reviewed MACs, ZPICs, RAs and CERT contractors because “questions have been raised about their effectiveness and efficiency, and the burden on providers.”While CMS has taken steps to prevent contractors from conducting duplicative post-payment claims reviews, the...
Dr. Comfort steps out for diabetes
August 14, 2014HME News Staff
MILWAUKEE - Dr. Comfort, a manufacturer of therapeutic footwear, has committed to raising $100,000 in 2014 as a National Team for the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Dr. Comfort's employees, friends, family members, customers and vendors are invited to join the company's corporate team in participating in any of the 110 Step Out events nationwide. Every mile walked and dollar raised supports the ADA's research and advocacy efforts to improve the lives of those affected...
DJO Global buys Dr. Comfort for $254M
March 14, 2011HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO - DJO Global announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Dr. Comfort, for $254.6 million in cash.
Company officials expect the transaction to close in the next 30 to 45 days.
DJO Global describes the diabetes care market for podiatry practices, orthotic and prosthetic centers, home medical equipment providers and independent pharmacies as “rapidly growing.” It noted in a release that for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010, Dr. Comfort generated net sales...