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# The Medicare Bracing Blog: Working with your doctor

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## [We Partnered with Parachute Health for Digital Orders](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/we-partnered-with-parachute-health-for-digital-orders)

On Jul 5, 2022 06:26 PM | By [Elite Medical Supply of NY](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/elite-medical-supply) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/we-partnered-with-parachute-health-for-digital-orders#comments-listing) | [Medical Providers](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/medical-providers), [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor), [Digital DME Orders](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/digital-dme-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.

[Read More](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/we-partnered-with-parachute-health-for-digital-orders)

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## [NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/ny-state-non-opioid-treatment-consideration-bill)

On Jun 10, 2022 06:17 PM | By [Elite Medical Supply of NY](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/elite-medical-supply) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/ny-state-non-opioid-treatment-consideration-bill#comments-listing) | [Medicare Beneficiaries](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/medicare-beneficiaries), [Medical Providers](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/medical-providers), [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor), [Pain](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/pain), [Non-Opioid](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/non-opioid)

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](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A273) and...

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## [How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Pain](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-your-pain)

On May 30, 2022 05:18 PM | By [Dr. Jenny Hunnicutt](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/dr-hunnicutt) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-your-pain#comments-listing) | [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor), [Pain](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/pain)

If you are experiencing back pain or knee pain, you will likely visit your doctor to discuss your injury or condition. During your doctor visit, you will have to describe your pain. It is going to be...

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## [How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Knee Brace](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-help-your-doctor-determine-if-you-need-a-knee-brace)

On Apr 25, 2022 01:00 PM | By [Elite Medical Supply of NY](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/elite-medical-supply) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-help-your-doctor-determine-if-you-need-a-knee-brace#comments-listing) | [Knee Braces](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/knee-braces), [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor)

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...

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[![Prior Authorization Changes for Medicare Off-the-Shelf Knee and Back Braces](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1935507259.jpg) ](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/prior-authorization-changes-for-medicare-off-the-shelf-knee-and-back-braces)

## [Prior Authorization Changes for Medicare Off-the-Shelf Knee and Back Braces](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/prior-authorization-changes-for-medicare-off-the-shelf-knee-and-back-braces)

On Apr 18, 2022 01:00 PM | By [Elite Medical Supply of NY](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/elite-medical-supply) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/prior-authorization-changes-for-medicare-off-the-shelf-knee-and-back-braces#comments-listing) | [Medical Providers](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/medical-providers), [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor)

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. 

[Read More](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/prior-authorization-changes-for-medicare-off-the-shelf-knee-and-back-braces)

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## [How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Back Brace](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-help-your-doctor-determine-if-you-need-a-back-brace)

On Apr 13, 2022 01:00 PM | By [Dr. Jenny Hunnicutt](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/author/dr-hunnicutt) | [0 Comments](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-help-your-doctor-determine-if-you-need-a-back-brace#comments-listing) | [Back Braces](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/back-braces), [Working with your doctor](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/tag/working-with-your-doctor)

If you are experiencing back pain, you may decide to visit your doctor. Or you may be referred to a new doctor for further consultation. 

[Read More](https://blog.elitemedicalsupply.com/how-to-help-your-doctor-determine-if-you-need-a-back-brace)

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