HME · February 14, 2022
The COVID-19 PHE declaration could expire. This potentially impacts the waivers that have simplified the process for qualifying a patient for home oxygen therapy.
HME · September 11, 2021
According to the article, "Price increases and freight surcharges have HME providers feeling “squeezed” – and in some cases, looking for other sources of equipment, they say."
Exemptee Training · August 09, 2021
If you are applying for a California Exemptee license, you'll need to include proof of required training in your license application. Take this online course to earn a course completion certificate (accepted by the CDPH) to include in your license application. We've added something new, closed captioning. Students can read what the course instructor is teaching. This feature helps ESL (English as a second language) students, and hard of hearing students.
HME · February 23, 2021
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an increase in the use of pulse oximeters, and a recent report suggests that the devices may be less accurate in people with dark skin pigmentation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing patients and health care providers that although pulse oximetry is useful for estimating blood oxygen levels, pulse oximeters have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances that should be considered.
Exemptee Training · December 12, 2020
California HMDR Exemptee online training certification. - - - Designated Representative Training | Exemptee Training. - - - California Designated Representative online training courses. Florida CDR training and examination preparation.
HME · November 19, 2020
Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to serve increasing numbers of home respiratory patients continues to expand. How do HME providers meet that demand?
Exemptee Training · September 30, 2020
Who offers California home medical device retailer (HMDR) Exemptee training certification? SkillsPlus International Inc. - an approved provider of California Exemptee certified training. Accepted by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
HME · August 14, 2020
"The news that CMS planned to resume audits by Aug. 3 took many by surprise. Then CMS said it would resume audits in a phased approach. What are the details and what can providers expect?"
HMDR Program · July 11, 2020
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)— Food and Drug Branch — HMDR Exemptee Application: CDPH 8695 for home medical device retailers. Where to download the application forms.