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Treating Kyphosis with a TLSO Brace

Kyphosis is a condition where the thoracic spine curves forward at an angle greater than 50 degrees. The medical term is hyperkyphosis but it is commonly referred to as kyphosis.

The greater the...

Medicare Dear Physician Knee Orthoses Letter (July 2022)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Dear Physician letter with summary guidance information on Medicare's coverage and documentation requirements for knee orthoses. 

Product Highlight: The Elite Air Decompression LSO

Product highlights from Elite Medical Supply will provide educational information on the recommended usages for each product that we carry. Today on the blog, we are featuring the Elite Air...

What is PDAC Approved Bracing?

If you are involved with durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), you should be aware of updates to PDAC (pricing, coding analysis, and coding) approved bracing.

We Partnered with Parachute Health for Digital Orders

Elite Medical Supply has partnered with Parachute Health to get your patients the quality DME products they need, faster!

Read on to learn more about this time-saving digital ordering experience.

What is the Best Knee Brace for a Torn PCL?

If you tear your PCL, your doctor will likely prescribe a knee brace as part of your recovery. 

It is going to be important that you understand your PCL injury so that you can work with your doctor...

NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill

The NY State Assembly and Senate passed a bill requiring practitioners to consider non-opioid alternative treatments for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The Assembly version of the bill is A273 and...

How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Knee Brace

Knee pain can be debilitating. You may require a knee brace to reduce knee pain and return you to functioning in your daily life. Before buying an over-the-counter brace, consider consulting with...

Prior Authorization Changes for Medicare Off-the-Shelf Knee and Back Braces

If you are involved with Medicare durable medical equipment (DME), you should be aware of some upcoming rule changes that may affect you in the next few months. 

How to Avoid a Medicare Scam

Medicare scams are a form of identity theft. Scammers request your Medicare number and personal information to make fraudulent claims without your permission. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries...