Apria and Byram Join New Optum Preferred DME Network

RICHMOND, Virginia—Apria Healthcare, LLC and Byram Healthcare Centers, Inc., providers of home-based care and part of the Owens & Minor family, announced a new national provider agreement with Optum Health—a patient-centered care organization that helps deliver better experiences for patients and providers, improve health outcomes and lower total cost of care. With approximately 136,000 aligned care delivery physicians and advanced practice clinicians, and 1,900 clinical sites, Optum Health said it is aiming to simplify health care through advanced care delivery, care solutions and accessible and equitable care.

“With so many people living with chronic health conditions that require support from specialized medical equipment, we are excited to work with Optum Health as part of their newly formed national preferred durable medical equipment (DME) network,” said Perry Bernocchi, executive vice president and CEO of Patient Direct, which constitutes both Apria and Byram. “It can be challenging to manage equipment needs, particularly for people managing more than one health condition. We look forward to working with Optum Health and using our expertise to provide their patients and members with greater value and more choice on the products they need to care for themselves in the comfort of their home.”

As preferred DME network providers, Apria and Byram will offer patients a broad range of DME products in multiple categories for chronic and acute health needs, including diabetes, sleep health, respiratory care, wound care, urology and ostomy care.

Provider network stakeholders are now receiving information to help facilitate the transition to their national preferred DME network, educating them on the Apria and Byram products and services now available through their provider portal and other communication channels. Apria and Byram will also be directly contacting providers within the member network through their respective sales teams as well as mobilizing their operations to ensure the best experience and care for Optum Health patients and members.