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How to Get Incontinence Products with an FSA or HSA Account

One of the challenges of incontinence isn’t the condition, but the cost. Incontinence supplies can be expensive, ranging from $900 – $4,000 annually. But if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), that cost can be greatly reduced.

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Why Compliance is Your Friend in the Medical Supply Industry

The word compliance doesn’t usually bring fun and games to mind. We tend to think of things like “Doing it by the book,” “Just the facts,” and “To the Letter of the Law.” In the medical supply industry, compliance is often associated with the latest news in fraud or privacy breach. We hear about major busts involving large networks and billions of stolen funds, and it gives the impression that compliance is only there to keep the law off your back. It’s an unfortunate perspective, because it misses the two best outcomes that compliance provides: improved customer experience, and greater benefits to providers working on behalf of a customer.

Compliant practices foster trust, which attracts trustworthy people HCD health

Ostomy Skin Care – How to Help Prevent Irritation

Skin irritation is a common issue that concerns people with ostomy systems. Pouching systems and output both can cause itching and burning of the skin, but the good news is that preventing these issues is fairly simple. The key thing to remember about Ostomy skin care is simply to treat the skin delicately. Be gentle with the pouching system and take the time to attach and remove it properly. It’s also important to understand how the skin should be cleaned.

Skin irritation is a common issue that concerns people with ostomy systems HCD health

A Guide to Bedsores – What They Are and How To Treat Them

Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are a common injury suffered by individuals whose mobility prevents them from being able to change their body position for extended periods of time. The resulting pressure damages the skin, causing painful sores to develop. It’s estimated that between 10-20% of people in a nursing facility will experience Bedsores at some point during their care. For people at home, that number is about 150,000 people per year.

How to Speed up Wound Healing HCD health

Ostomy Fact Sheets

At Home Care Delivered, we want you have the information you need for successfully managing your Ostomy care. Here are some fact sheets that might answer some of the questions you have. Feel free to print them out and use them as you see fit. Don’t forget to check out our Ostomy articles for more helpful tips. And remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always available to help!

You are eligible to receive ostomy supplies if you have Medicare HCD health