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by stephiemarie78
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies
Replies: 24
Views: 5021

Re: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies

Exactly, it might be stiffer then the resmed, but it works as it's intended too and holds up well. The only things you'll get from then that are "name brand" are the masks, and maybe the heated tubing and water chambers. Pretty sure most larger dme are the same. Lincare has a central distribution ce...
by stephiemarie78
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies
Replies: 24
Views: 5021

Re: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies

Yea for standard tubing it will be the AG tube. If you got resmed tube from them it was probably during your set up. I've been getting my supplies from Lincare since 09.
by stephiemarie78
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies
Replies: 24
Views: 5021

Re: Bait & Switch with Lincare supplies

I seriously doubt they will do anything, that's the tubing they stock and send out. I've been using it for several years. They charge the negotiated rate your insurance will pay, it's not brand dependant.
by stephiemarie78
Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Nightmare with the DME
Replies: 49
Views: 42295

Re: My Nightmare with the DME

I recently had the same problem. My dr sent a script over for a RemStar Auto and was told flat out they could not give me this machine. Basically what it breaks down to the national contract your DME company has with your insurance provider. You insurance may pay 100% but they set that price with th...
by stephiemarie78
Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart

This is copyed from the Clinicians PDF file SmartStart™ If you enable the SmartStart/Stop function, the patient’s VPAP device will automatically start therapy when the patient begins breathing in the mask, and stop therapy when they remove the mask. This means the patient does not have to press to b...
by stephiemarie78
Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart

I just figured out the answer to my own question, If Leak Alert is enabled SmartStart is disabled.
by stephiemarie78
Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

VPAP Auto 25 SmartStart

I accessed the Clinician menu and found were it had the settings for SmartStart its turned off but theres not an option to change that. Anyone have any ideas. I have the Clinician PD and quick start guide =). I just got this machine today and I'm very exited.