Pragmatics is a subfield of linguistics and semiotics that studies the ways in which context contributes to meaning. Pragmatics encompasses speech act theory, conversational implicature, talk in interaction and other approaches to language behavior in philosophy, sociology, linguistics and anthropology.
A durable medical equipment business is a company that sells health care related items intended for use in the home for an extended period. Products such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, glucose monitors and nebulizers are considered durable medical equipment, and are often covered by insurance plans and Medicare provided that the equipment is intended for long-term use.
Opening a DME business allows you to sell and distribute these durable items to those who need them, receiving payment either directly or through an insurance plan that covers DME purchases. 1  1. Choose how you wish to operate your durable medical equipment business. You can choose to open a physical store, an e-commerce website that sells medical equipment online or a combination of the two. 2. Select a location to serve as the physical presence of your DME business. If opening your business as an online only store then you can use your home as the base of operation.