If the thought of offering Group 2 support surfaces seems daunting to you, you are not alone. Many DME providers avoid Group 2 support surfaces entirely because they think it’s too involved, too audit heavy, nobody qualifies or they don’t have the time or staff to do it. You may feel it’s not worth the effort. However, Group 2 support surfaces are vital to providing quality care to those who qualify. An added bonus to providing patients with this much-needed service is that you also have the opportunity increase your market share and profitability.
By offering Group 2 support surfaces you are helping the patient as well as the caregiver and hospital. Group 2 support surfaces not only treat and prevent pressure ulcers but also help control pain, enhance the quality of sleep and life, help prevent falls and make caregiving for bed-bound patients easier. As you are increasing comfort and treating patients’ conditions, you are also helping to reduce readmissions to the hospital. Doing all these things effectively can position you as the expert and help to increase your market share.
The way to thrive in the turbulent, ever-changing business environment is to differentiate your company from others. Offering Group 2 support surfaces can help you do that. By doing so, you could profit from the rental, increase patient comfort and quality of life, brand your company as the expert with referral sources, and increase your market share.
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