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DBBCPAP
Posts: 31 Threads: 11 Joined: Jun 2018
Machine: Respironics Dreamstation2 CPAP Pro
10-03-2018, 10:36 PM
Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
So after Medicare pays for my unit, I assume my DME will not have any motivation for getting data remotely from my unit. Is there any thing I can do with the modem once the unit is mine?
Walla Walla
Posts: 3,551 Threads: 41 Joined: Jun 2017
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAUTO
10-03-2018, 10:39 PM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
Yep you can throw it away.
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Mosquitobait
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10-03-2018, 11:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-03-2018, 11:41 PM by Mosquitobait.)
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
We stuck my brother's modem into his case in case one day he is notified that they need to update the software. Happened once on the Resmed Airsense, never on the Phillips 560 to my knowledge. If you don't use the online patient software, there's no point to it.
Make certain that the DME doesn't expect you to return it. Some DMEs didn't have the cost of the modem as part of the insurance contract and want them back for future patients (Phillips).
Walla Walla
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10-04-2018, 07:06 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
Phillips Respironics doesn't update their software via phone modem. Resmed did update software once but that was using WiFi which was more practical and cheaper.
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SarcasticDave94
Posts: 12,738 Threads: 21 Joined: Mar 2017
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10-04-2018, 07:13 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
If it's removable, it might become a decent door stop.
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OpalRose
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10-04-2018, 07:14 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
(10-03-2018, 10:36 PM)DBBCPAP Wrote: So after Medicare pays for my unit, I assume my DME will not have any motivation for getting data remotely from my unit. Is there any thing I can do with the modem once the unit is mine? I would remove it from the machine, but keep it. Some DME’s have been known to ask for them to be returned, some don’t care. Take time to read the paperwork you received with your machine to check if there is any mention of the modem.
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SarcasticDave94
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10-04-2018, 07:21 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
New answer: if the DME knows what the modem is, they might want it back to make money off of it by having you return it, as said by others. Also mentioned was study your paperwork from the DME to see if a modem was listed/mentioned. Base your action off what shows on the contract papers. If it's not listed, it's possible you MIGHT be safe to assume the DME won't want it back. But just to be safe, don't destroy the modem, just remove it.
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OMyMyOHellYes
Posts: 1,379 Threads: 80 Joined: Mar 2013
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10-04-2018, 07:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-04-2018, 07:26 AM by OMyMyOHellYes.)
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
Was there EVER a use for the modem before the DME was gone?
Yeah ..... Didn't think so.
There. I said it.
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MitchS
Posts: 1,164 Threads: 20 Joined: Nov 2015
Machine: ResMed A10 For Her-For Her mode; ResMed A10 Autoset-Soft mode
10-04-2018, 09:06 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
The DME wanted the modem from my DreamStation Pro after I proved compliance.
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10-04-2018, 09:12 AM
RE: Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
(10-04-2018, 09:06 AM)MitchS Wrote: The DME wanted the modem from my DreamStation Pro after I proved compliance. Why am I not surprised? BTW DME has a theme song by Pink Floyd............MONEY
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Is there a use for the modem after DME is gone?
