Best Practice: Asthma

Improve equipment use for patients with asthma

At the office of Forest Hills Pediatrics, physicians and patients both take advantage of an easy-to-use asthma consignment closet. Physicians can use the closet to provide patients with their equipment and training during one office visit. This is a great way to make sure patients receive the right equipment and know how to use it correctly before they leave the office.

In order to get an asthma consignment closet in your office, work with a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company. They can provide nebulizers, tubing, masks, aerochambers and peak flow meters. Physicians can use the closet by writing a prescription for the needed item. The office can then process the billing with the DME company. To make it even easier, make sure to choose a DME company based on their insurance participation.