Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera (/kaÉªËrÉptÉrÉ/ ; from the Greek ÏÎµÎ¯Ï - cheir, hand and ÏÏÎµÏÏÎ½ - pteron, wing) whose forelimbs form webbed wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight.
Durable medical equipment is defined as reusable medical equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hospital beds and more. It also includes home oxygen equipment and power chairs. If you need durable medical equipment, it is very important to understand the rules and regulations your insurance carrier or Medicare uses to govern the acquisition and use of this equipment.
Prior to a discussion about paying for durable medical equipment, it is helpful to have a clear understanding of what durable medical equipment is and to define some of the related terms and acronyms. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as well as the terms, Home Medical Equipment (HME) and home healthcare equipment are used interchangeably. They refer to re-usable, long lasting, medical equipment for use in the home that helps individuals to function on a daily basis.