Connect DME

What Connect DME does

Connect DME is a private durable medical equipment (DME) distributor headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that sells name-brand medical equipment and supplies from top manufacturers at prices below Medicare allowable rates. The company targets self-insured employers and third-party administrators (TPAs) as its primary buyers, with the stated objective of enabling zero-cost member benefits after deductible or co-pay waivers, alongside secondary reach to individual patients and prescribing physicians via downloadable prescription forms for medical equipment and at-home sleep studies. Its product surface centers on a catalog of 4,000 to 6,000 SKUs and an at-home sleep study service reviewed by board-certified sleep physicians and respiratory therapists.

The business is structured as a transaction-fee DME distribution and reference-based cost management model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; marketing emphasizes transparent, below-Medicare pricing with savings of thousands of dollars per patient as a core value proposition. Go-to-market is sales-led and B2B, with direct outreach to self-insured employers, relationships with TPAs that source DME for self-insured plans, and physician referrals that originate orders. Distribution channels are domestic-only, fulfilled out of the Tulsa headquarters, with phone, email, and fax as the operational contact points and an industry endorsement from the Free Market Medical Association serving as the primary reputational lever.

Operationally the company is mid-sized (51-100 employees), operating since 2015 without disclosed funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes. The website, product catalog, and prescription workflows are active, and the company has no disclosed compliance certifications, patents, AI/ML capabilities, or named enterprise customers in the source material. Underlying technology is described as a DME distribution and healthcare cost management platform that connects payers, patients, and suppliers, but no proprietary intelligence, model, or integration layer is substantiated.

Name

Connect DME

Legal name

Connect DME

Website

https://connectdme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Connect DME is a Tulsa-based durable medical equipment distributor selling 4,000-6,000 name-brand medical products at below-Medicare prices to self-insured employers and third-party administrators, enabling zero-cost member benefits and offering at-home sleep study services reviewed by board-certified specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Durable Medical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Home Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Providers (DME-Integrated) (HLAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Durable medical equipment
• DME distribution services
• Medical equipment supply
• Self-insured employer benefits
• Healthcare cost management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales to Self-Insured Employers/TPAs: Connect DME generates revenue by providing durable medical equipment and supplies to self-insured employers and third-party administrators at below-Medicare allowable prices. The company offers transparent, reference-based pricing that allows clients to provide equipment to members at zero cost after deductible/co-pay waivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Connect DME distributes name-brand durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies from top manufacturers at below-Medicare allowable prices, primarily to self-insured employers and third-party administrators (TPAs) in the United States. Its catalog of over 6,000 products enables clients to offer equipment to plan members at zero cost after deductible or co-pay waivers. The company also provides at-home sleep study services reviewed by board-certified sleep physicians and respiratory therapists.

Product overview

Connect DME is a durable medical equipment (DME) provider offering a comprehensive catalog of over 6,000 medical products and supplies from top manufacturers. The company provides name-brand medical equipment at below Medicare allowable prices, enabling self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and individuals to access equipment often at zero cost after deductible/co-pay waivers. Connect DME's service offering includes downloadable prescription forms for medical equipment and at-home sleep studies, with analysis by board-certified sleep physicians and respiratory therapists. The company targets self-insured health plans and TPAs, focusing on transparent, trackable cost savings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Durable Medical Equipment Catalog A catalog of over 6,000 name-brand durable medical equipment products and supplies from top manufacturers, priced below Medicare allowable rates, made available to self-insured employers, TPAs, and individual patients.
• At-Home Sleep Study Services Diagnostic sleep study services conducted in the patient's home, with the resulting study reviewed and analyzed by board-certified sleep physicians and respiratory therapists to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment can be provided at zero cost to patients after deductible/co-pay waivers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Free Market Medical AssociationminorOthersThe Free Market Medical Association has recognized Connect DME for its role in helping reduce healthcare costs for physicians, TPAs, employers, and patients by providing durable medical equipment at the best possible prices. This represents industry validation rather than a formal partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Medical-Surgical: McKesson is one of the largest medical-surgical distributors in the U.S., supplying medical equipment and supplies to physician offices, clinics, and home health providers. Adjacent competitor in wholesale DME distribution, with substantially greater scale, payer contracts, and national logistics.
• Lincare Holdings: Lincare is a major U.S. provider of respiratory therapy, DME, and home health services, with strong relationships with physicians, payers, and patients. Comparable to Connect DME in core DME/respiratory categories and at-home services, but with substantially broader geographic footprint.
• Cardinal Health Medical Products & Distribution: Cardinal Health operates a large medical product distribution business supplying DME and medical supplies to healthcare providers across the U.S. Comparable wholesale DME activity to Connect DME, but serving a much broader set of customers including hospitals, pharmacies, and physician offices.
• Owens & Minor: Owens & Minor is a major medical product distributor and parent of Apria Healthcare, with broad reach into hospitals, home health, and DME channels. Comparable to Connect DME in distribution activities, though operating at vastly larger scale and serving a more diverse customer set.
• AdaptHealth: AdaptHealth is one of the largest national DME and sleep therapy providers in the U.S., serving patients, physicians, and payers with a broad catalog of home medical equipment including respiratory, mobility, and sleep products — directly comparable distribution activity to Connect DME, but at national scale.
• Apria Healthcare: Apria Healthcare (acquired by Owens & Minor) is a leading national provider of home medical equipment and respiratory therapy services, distributing DME products to patients, providers, and payers. Highly comparable product set (CPAP, oxygen, mobility) and direct overlap with Connect DME's DME distribution and sleep-related offerings.

Direct peers

• Rotech Healthcare: Rotech Healthcare is a national provider of home medical equipment, with a focus on respiratory therapy, sleep apnea treatment, and DME. Directly comparable in product categories (CPAP, oxygen, home medical supplies) and serves a similar patient population through physician referrals and payer contracts.
• AeroCare Holdings: AeroCare is a national home medical equipment provider specializing in respiratory therapy, CPAP, and DME distribution. Comparable to Connect DME across core product categories, with a multi-state footprint and similar focus on cost-effective home-based equipment delivery.
• Quipt Home Medical: Quipt Home Medical is a U.S. home medical equipment provider focused on respiratory care, sleep therapy, and DME across multiple states. Comparable business model and product mix to Connect DME, with a similar growth-stage profile and emphasis on at-home equipment and services.
• Numotion: Numotion is a leading U.S. provider of complex rehab technology and mobility DME, distributing wheelchairs, seating systems, and home accessibility products. Comparable DME distribution activity to Connect DME, with a focus on serving patients through clinical referrals and payer reimbursement pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/connectdme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connect-dme

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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