More home medical equipment (HME) suppliers — driven by rising percentages of baby boomers who need HME, as well as by those boomers’ spending power — are operating retail businesses that sell equipment directly to consumers while skipping the Medicare justification and reimbursement process (or any other type of insurance) altogether.

The retail model provides patients and caregivers with HME more quickly, which also means suppliers get paid more quickly.

But are there benefits to DMEPOS Retailer Certification for these non-Medicare providers?

In a free Oct. 22 webinar, Sandra C. Canally, RN, founder/CEO of The Compliance Team, will explore the key differences between DMEPOS retailers and HME suppliers. The presentation will also discuss distinctions between DMEPOS accreditation and certification, and will share strategies for creating a successful e-commerce environment amidst upcoming retail sector changes.

Register for the free webinar — DMEPOS Retailer Certification for Non-Medicare Providers: Build Quality, Trust & Value — that begins at 2 p.m. Eastern on Tues., Oct. 22.