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The DME gets paid the same for this a (ResMed AirSense 10 AutoSet) state of the art Auto CPAP as it does for a much cheaper, potentially older model, fixed CPAP that has no data capability (affectionately called a brick). The “Brick” will be more profitable for them, and much less useful for you. YOU are the customer. YOU have the right to choose your DME. Do not be afraid to go elsewhere to get what you want, and let your DME know that. Know what model machine you want, not just the brand. For example below are two current ResMed models. If your Rx is for a "CPAP" with Humidifier, in the ResMed line you could get either of these. '''AirStart'''™ 10 Auto CPAP with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier (you do NOT want this machine) $400 retail May 2017* Compliance Data to SD Card* NO detailed efficacy data, which is used to identify alterations and tweaking of your treatment.* Operation Modes* Fixed CPAP only'''AirSense'''™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier $883 retail May 2017* Compliance Data to SD Card* Advanced Data* Operation Modes* Fixed CPAP* APAP* Detailed breath by breath data indicating how you are responding to all breathing events thru the nightThe DME gets paid, from your insurance, the same for both of these devices, which do they make more profit from? Your leverage: You have a choice of which DME you use, you can always use another DME, if you do so the original DME makes nothing. If your prescription states a specific model and states dispense as written (DAW), the DME has no choice.