As of April 30, 2025, Parachute Health’s e-prescribing platform has expanded to over 3,000 supplier locations and 70,000 clinical facilities across the U.S.
That’s a significant milestone - according to the company’s latest State of DME ePrescribing report - and one that reflects broader momentum across the industry.
The takeaway is clear: digital ordering no longer seems so optional.
For DME providers still relying on manual intake, faxed forms, or phone-based coordination, the shift toward e-prescribing is picking up speed, and with it, competitive pressure to modernize.
What’s Driving E-Prescribing Growth?
Parachute’s platform enables healthcare providers to digitally order DME products in real time, reducing paperwork, phone calls, and delays.
The platform’s growth reflects several key drivers:
- Provider demand for faster order submission
- Health plan incentives for digital coordination
- Improved accuracy and documentation at the point of prescribing
- Automation that flags missing details before orders reach the supplier
The April report also notes advancements in AI-powered automation, a sign that digital tools aren’t just digitizing faxes, they’re transforming workflows altogether.
Health Plans Are Paying Attention
As the e-prescribing network grows, health plans are becoming more engaged, especially in coordinating authorizations and verifying coverage earlier in the process.
That means fewer delays and denials down the line, and fewer follow-up calls for your team.
More importantly, it’s making digital-first referrals a standard expectation, not a novelty.
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What This Means for DME Providers
For suppliers not yet on a digital platform, this growth marks a tipping point. Referral sources are starting to expect faster, cleaner workflows.
Fax-based intake and manual keying are becoming bottlenecks, both for your staff and your partners.
Providers using DME e-prescribing tools like Parachute can:
- Reduce intake-to-ship timelines
- Eliminate back-and-forth on incomplete orders
- Speed up insurance verification
- Improve referral satisfaction
- Boost order volume without adding staff
In a market where efficiency and patient access matter more than ever, digital order intake is a strategic advantage.
Bottom Line
Parachute Health’s rapid adoption shows where the DME industry is headed: fewer faxes, more automation, and cleaner workflows from day one.
Whether you’re working with hospital systems, post-acute networks, or small clinics, the message is the same - referral sources are going digital. Is your operation is ready to meet them there?
