2008-07-22 23:32:07 -

www.researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4f66b6/durable_medical_eq) has announced the addition of the "Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers - Pricing and Reimbursement" report to their offering.

A Panel Discussion among 14 DME Suppliers

Deliverable: Transcript with key findings.

Study Description and Objectives:

Panel Intelligence engaged a set of 14 durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers on the topic of

pricing and reimbursement in an online panel discussion. Secondary objectives of this study were to:

-- Assess the current state of business in the DME industry

-- Examine current purchasing patterns for wheelchairs, CPAP devices, and oxygen supplies and forecast future purchasing trends

-- Evaluate manufacturers' pricing of wheelchairs, CPAP devices, and oxygen and forecast future pricing trends

-- Understand the current reimbursement environment and how it might change in the next 1 and 2 years

-- Discuss competitive bidding and its potential impact on the DME industry

Inclusion Criteria and Panelist Demographics:

-- Number of Panelists: 10-15 DME suppliers

-- Screening Criteria:

-- US-based, with a regional mix

-- Sells a high volume of CPAP devices, wheelchairs, and/or oxygen supplies

-- Mix of large and small DME suppliers

Companies Mentioned:

-- Respironics

-- Resmed

-- Invacare

-- Sunrise

-- Pride

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