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HCD: The Story of a Lifetime

It has been 25 years since I started Home Care Delivered. It’s been an amazing experience building a company that has helped so many people get the insurance-covered medical supplies they need delivered directly to their door. Back in 1996, when I made my first delivery (from the trunk of my very own car!) I had no idea how far we would come, growing from one employee (me!) into a leader in the medical supply industry with more than 200 dedicated employees serving more than 40,000 customers.

Types of Catheters: Styles, Uses, and Where To Get Them

The past 100 years have brought a lot of change to the world of catheters. Today, there are many different types of catheters, each one made with different materials and for a different need. But what are the types of catheters, and what do they do?

Types of catheters are varied and diverse.

Five Things You Should Expect from a Good Medical Supplier

For many people, receiving products from a medical supplier is new territory, and that leads to an important question: How do I know if my medical supplier is doing a good job?

5 Things Medical Suppliers Do Right HCD health

Medicare Coverage and Urology Supplies – A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re a Medicare recipient looking for a way to reduce the cost of urology supplies, then here’s something you definitely should know: Medicare covers urology supplies.

medicare coverage of incontinence supplies

Incontinence Supplies for Veterans – How to Reduce the Cost

There are many medical services available to help veterans, but unfortunately, they often do not cover incontinence supplies.

Incontinence Supplies for Veterans HCD health

Risk Factors for Diabetes – A Comprehensive Guide

The good news is that many of the risk factors for diabetes are preventable. You can protect yourself by learning what they are and how to avoid them. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Medicaid and Incontinence Supplies

Good news! Most Medicaid plans cover incontinence supplies and bladder control products like pads, briefs and pull-ons. Find your state’s coverage in this guide, or sign up for incontinence supplies online now.

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

HCD Continues To Serve Customers with CCC+ Medicaid in Virginia

For people in the Virginia area who are now part of the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC+) Medicaid program, we have good news: our medical supply services are continuing uninterrupted.

The Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus program is a new Virginia Medicaid program designed to help those with long term, complex care needs HCD health

How We Help Patients Understand Insurance Coverage of Their Medical Supplies

Anyone who regularly deals with healthcare insurance understands its complexities; the sheer number of different plans, the constant updates, the strict paperwork requirements for filing claims. It’s often too much for a person to handle alone. Many don’t know where to begin, and there’s no obvious resource to turn to. As a healthcare professional, you may be able to offer some assistance, but your time is already stretched thin enough treating your patients. We understand this hardship, and have a solution for both you and your patients.

Medical Insurance can often be too much for a person to handle alone HCD health

Latest Blog Posts

Home Care Delivered Announces New Vice President of People and Culture

Jul 30, 2024

Home Care Delivered, Inc. (“HCD”), a leader in providing direct-to-patient medical supplies, including diabetes/CGM, incontinence, wound, urological, and ostomy products, is pleased to announce an exciting addition to its leadership team. Effective July 23, 2024, Maggie Smith joins HCD as Vice President of People and Culture, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership in human resources.

Home Care Delivered, Inc. Appoints New CEO; Founder and CEO Transitions to Chairman of the Board

Nov 13, 2023

Home Care Delivered, Inc. (“HCD”), a leader in providing direct to patient medical supplies including diabetes/CGM, incontinence, wound, urological, and ostomy products, announces a leadership change. Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gordy Fox, will transition to Chairman of the Board and Gayle Devin will join HCD as Chief Executive Officer effective November 27, 2023.

Home Care Delivered, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Medline Industries, LP’s DMEPOS Supplier Business Unit

Oct 16, 2023

Home Care Delivered, Inc. (“HCD”), a leader in providing medical supplies including diabetes/CGM, incontinence, wound, urological, and ostomy products, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Medline Industries, LP’s DMEPOS supplier business unit.

How to Find Your Ostomate Community

Jun 28, 2023

If you live with an ostomy, or care for someone who does, it’s tempting to think that you’re the only one dealing with the issues associated with being an ostomate. The truth is that as many as 1 in 500 Americans lives with an ostomy and a vibrant community has grown up to provide support for those dealing with the medical issues, work and school concerns, and the emotional roller coaster that can accompany this life-changing procedure.

9 Things to Know About Your Glucometer

Nov 12, 2022

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have checked your blood sugar (glucose) thousands of times. Or, if you are new to the diabetes community, this whole fingerstick thing might still be a little strange. Either way, we think you’ll benefit from this update on best practices for using a traditional glucose meter (glucometer), plus tips for making monitoring as easy and effective as possible. An alternative to the glucometer for those diagnosed with diabetes is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), a wearable device that tracks your glucose 24/7 mostly without fingersticks. Get answers to common questions about CGMs here.

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