OasisLMS

Orthopedic DME programs continue to evolve beyond standard off-the-shelf bracing. This session explores emerging DME offerings that can enhance patient outcomes, improve the post-operative experience, and create additional value for orthopedic practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify opportunities to expand DME offerings beyond traditional bracing.
• Evaluate operational and reimbursement considerations for implementing new DME products and services.
• Develop strategies to successfully integrate expanded DME offerings into existing clinical workflows.    

Speaker:

Alek Johnson, MHA
Director of Cast Room & Durable Medical Equipment at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Alek Johnson is Director of Cast Room & Durable Medical Equipment at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, based in Chicago, IL, where he leads multi-site DME operations across 7 clinic locations and 12 ASCs. He oversees programs including bracing, biologics, cold therapy, and injection workflows, with a focus on scalable growth, compliance, and patient experience. Alek has driven significant revenue expansion through standardized workflows and strategic vendor partnerships. He serves as a Senior Advisor within the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) DME Leadership Group and collaborates with peers and industry partners to advance national best practices in DME.