I called Edge park medical- they only supply accessories now, not the base machine. I called another local DME supplier in FL, much better attitude, told me to call DME #1 back tell them you are going against medical advice and returning the unit. DME #2 will give me S9 autoset if the Rx states it ...

True....

I spoke with Aerocare in FL today, no fighting for S9 autoset, the lady said "What machine would you like?" (Oh My God- those were sweet words after 2-3 week battle)

pad-cheek liner showed, will test out once I get my new S9...

V

Stu is correct. Most DMEs deal with one manufacturer due to volume discount. The company I work for deals primarily with Respironics as well. Unfortunately, with lowering reimbursement rates some products are too expensive for the company to provide. It seems like Resmed prices their machines and m...

Thanks for the guidance and support.... I have had the Elite 10 days...I'm dealing with Aetna compliance directly. My DME is in bed with Respironics, the FL Resmed rep not allowed on property, Resmed mails all products from CA...worker-bee told me. I called Resmed Corp asked operator for reseller su...

hi- doc had refused an autoset script saying cpap all I needed.. I said please make copies of my 2 sleep studies, I'm leaving the practice. Doc caved in said ok, I give you Rx for Resumed s9 autoset... she faxed it to DME that rented me the S9 elite cpap. they called...left VM, once I pay $250 up ch...

Thanks for the additional guidance- I called the DME office, they said if my mole skin, pad tricks dont work on the Quattro they said they could order me a hybrid or Liberty mask with upcharge?? ( I need to investigate ) I usually wake up once for restroom break during the night lets say 3am, tough ...

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Thanks for the advice....

I think I'm going to push to exchange S9 elite for an autoset...
elite is a nice machine no question, but like to have that vary press. mode...

V

Wow! fast tips thank you..nice forum

I will buy both the Remzzz and PadaCheeks liner...leaking has not been an issue, other than the exhale port like tea pot flow...

Thanks Vince

Thanks LSAT...
Vince

Hi- I'm new to CPAP, My doc required 2 sleep studies. After study #2, said I needed straight CPAP pressure of 16...my AHI was 41 ( pretty high) refused to give Rx for Resmed S9 autoset, said data only supported straight CPAP. So I got the S9 elite, but it was a fight, they wanted me to take the esca...