Latest update is part of multiple new and modified FAQs that HHS has released in the past week.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
Document offers guidance on protecting patients and employees under the current public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
HIPAA-compliant digital tool lets patients use sleep attributes and facial measurements to determine their optimal mask options.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
Both new managers bring extensive product and industry knowledge and experience to the Western Canada, Southern California and Nevada region.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
Editor's Note
COVID-19 is pushing U.S. healthcare to adopt practices it should have integrated years ago, and telehealth is at the top of the list.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2020
The change comes after CMS issued an interim final rule waiving clinical indication requirements for respiratory NCDs and LCDs.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 14, 2020
Along with the extension to 45 days after receipt of payment, HHS released answers to 12 frequently asked questions about documentation and oversight measures.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 14, 2020
The survey asked more than 500 providers about the issues they have faced in obtaining PPE, oxygen equipment and other products since the onset of the pandemic.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 14, 2020
The guidance addresses concerns such as legal obligations during declared national emergencies, staff volunteering, charitable donations and more.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 13, 2020
Observation Deck
The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to adopt a set of new phrases and behaviors into our daily lives, but we can still do things to strengthen our lasting relationships with patients, caregivers, referrals, coworkers and all the people in our lives.
Samantha Lincoln joins the mergers and acquisitions firm after working with Paragon to sell Pacific Pulmonary Services.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 13, 2020
Joe Candiano, director of operations for New York provider Hampton Homecare, explains how his business rapidly rolled out new responses to COVID-19 and discusses the types of permanent post-acute changes that might result from the public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- May 07, 2020
The company sped up their timeline for launching its AirView platform on ventilators and Lumis bilevel devices across Europe.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 07, 2020
VGM’s annual event is now taking place as a virtual conference with multiple daily sessions that will run June 15 to July 10. Registration is now open and free to VGM members.
- By David Kopf
- May 07, 2020
The reimbursement rates reflect relief measures for HME providers included in the CARES Act, which went into effect in late March.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 07, 2020
The Nov. 2-4 conference is still being planned, and HME experts have until Thursday to submit proposals.
- By Haley Samsel
- May 06, 2020
Association statement and infographic outline ways that healthcare workers can prevent pressure injuries from N95 respirator masks, which have a high risk for injury due to need for a tight fit.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
To help HME professionals gain new certifications while maintaining COVID-19 social distancing, BOC certification candidates can complete exams from the home or office using the new service.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
Agency is reevaluating the amounts that will be paid under its Accelerated Payment Program and has suspended its Advance Payment Program to Part B suppliers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
The online tool lets HME providers track current outbreak hot spots and anticipate locations with increasing infection rates to help protect staff and patients and better apply finite resources.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
HHS automatically disperses the remaining $20 billion from the Provider Relief Fund to providers based on their share of 2018 net patient revenue.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
The Interim Final Rule includes HME-related items, including a widening of who can conduct telehealth visits, discussion of CARES Act provisions on rural and other non-bid-area reimbursement rates, continuous glucose monitors, and more.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 30, 2020
HME Business Handbook: Sleep Therapy
How can sleep therapy providers implement the sorts of procedures that will foster the right mask selection and fit?
Gary Sheehan of sleep therapy provider Cape Medical Supply's discusses how his business has prepared for COVID-19 in terms of staff protection, patient care, teleworking, management and operations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 28, 2020
Products & Technology
Sleep therapy was the proving ground for how technology and smart resupply practices can benefit care and expand revenues. Now, other corners of HME are starting to apply those lessons.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 28, 2020