How to Order CGMs Faster and Easier (at No Cost): Why Medical Assistants and NPs Are Turning to Parachute Health
- Apr 26
- 3 min read
If you’re placing continuous glucose monitor (CGM) orders, you’re balancing speed with constant follow-up—prior auth issues, missing documentation, patient confusion, and pharmacy callbacks. While ordering through your EHR may feel faster in the moment, it often creates more work after the order is sent.
There’s a more efficient workflow that reduces those downstream headaches—and it’s completely free to use: ParachuteHealth.com.
What Is Parachute Health—and What Does It Cost?
Parachute Health is a digital ordering platform built specifically for Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including CGMs and insulin pumps. It replaces manual paperwork and faxing with a guided, step-by-step process that ensures orders are complete and compliant before submission. Most importantly: Parachute is 100% free for all doctors’ offices.There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs to use the platform. That means you can streamline your workflow, reduce errors, and save time—without adding any expense to your practice.
Why Parachute Actually Saves You Time
The biggest misconception is that EHR ordering is faster. It’s only faster at the very beginning. Parachute is designed to eliminate the time-consuming issues that happen after an order is placed.
Here’s how it makes your day easier:
1. Orders Are Complete the First Time - Parachute prompts you for everything required—diagnosis codes, chart notes, insurance—so you’re not getting follow-up calls asking for missing information.
2. Fewer Denials and Resubmissions - Built-in compliance checks reduce the chances of orders being rejected or delayed.
3. No More Chasing Status Updates - You can track orders in real time without calling or faxing suppliers.
4. One Central Communication Hub - Messages, document requests, and updates all live in one place—no more digging through faxes or voicemails.
Why Direct Diabetes + Parachute Beats Pharmacy Orders
Ordering through your EHR to a pharmacy is quick—but it shifts the workload back onto you and your patient later.
Pharmacy (EHR) Orders:
Fast to send
Limited visibility into coverage and documentation requirements
Frequent callbacks about cost, training, or supply issues
Patients often have to pick up supplies or navigate confusion
Higher chance of delays or abandoned therapy
Direct Diabetes + Parachute:
Structured, guided ordering process
Orders are accurate and complete upfront
Direct Diabetes handles insurance, documentation, and follow-up
Supplies shipped directly to the patient’s home
Fewer patient calls back to your office
Better patient adherence and fewer interruptions
The key difference: Parachute prevents problems before they happen—so you’re not fixing them later.
How to Get Started (Free and Simple)
1. Watch a Quick Demo - See exactly how the platform works:https://app.teamwalnut.com/player/?demoId=25308d76-495d-4cc8-9546-127fd8cf5a47&screenId=5a9af96f-5414-40f7-b4b4-24e53bf736ce&showGuide=true&showGuidesToolbar=true&showHotspots=true&openGuidesToolbar=false&source=app
2. Contact Your Clinical Account Executive - Get your office set up quickly:
Jordain Buckland
Phone: 319-541-9040
Website: www.parachutehealth.com
3. Schedule a Setup Call
Book directly here:
The Bottom Line
You don’t need to rely on pharmacy workflows that create extra work later. With Parachute Health, you can place cleaner, more complete CGM orders from the start—reduce follow-ups, improve patient experience, and save time every day.
And because it’s completely free, there’s no downside to getting started.
About Direct Diabetes
Direct Diabetes has been helping people with diabetes for nearly 30 years by mailing the supplies they need directly to their home, and helping them avoid the hassle of having to go to a pharmacy. From Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) to insulin pumps and testing supplies, our goal is to take the stress out of managing diabetes so patients can focus on living healthier, fuller lives. We work directly with doctors and insurance companies to make the process simple and affordable.
📞 Contact Us: 480-998-5551
🌐 Website: DirectDiabetes.com
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