title: Home medical equipment suppliers: a critical home care partner. Interview by Sarah F Zarbock.
abstract: As the home care market continues to expand, opportunities and responsibilities associated with the delivery of care also will increase. One player in this changing landscape may be overlooked because greater attention seems to be paid to the concerns of physicians, hospitals, managed care companies, and community providers, such as visiting nurse associations and pharmacies. These often "silent partners" are the companies that provide home medical equipment (HME) and services and that play a critical role in enabling patients to be cared for at home.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haracznak
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D012952:Societies