2014 Preview
The seventh installment of our annual forecast of key trends, obstacles and opportunities facing the HME provider industry shows that the coming year is one fi lled with challenges, but also chances for providers to reinvigorate their revenues. We examine what’s in store for the next 12 months and how providers should prepare.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2014
Continued lobbying brings MPP bill’s co-sponsors to 164 in remaining days of 2013; industry efforts enjoy renewed vigor.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 19, 2013
H.R. 1717 enjoys a continued up-tick in momentum with 162 lawmakers now co-sponsoring the bill.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 12, 2013
Members of Senate Finance Committee aim to amend ‘doc fix’ with amendments designed to rein in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 12, 2013
Bill to replace bidding with MPP recaptures some moment; at 160 backers now.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 20, 2013
Hospital, rehab center workers catalog competitive bidding problems’ impact on patients and their facilities.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 14, 2013
Persistent efforts by Colorado provider bring bill’s co-sponsors to 158.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 14, 2013
Providers have fewer than two weeks to notify Round One patients whether or not they are grandfathering.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 07, 2013
CBIC releases full list; announcement follows Oct. 1 release of Round One recompete bid rates.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 31, 2013
AAHomecare, People for Quality Care collect and share examples of more than 2,000 patient access problems.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 24, 2013
Industry advocates continue to call for MPP bill support but shutdown could hamper efforts.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 03, 2013
Business Solutions
In terms of referral sources, skills and business assets, as well as reimbursement rates, orthotics and prosthetics has represented an alluring business opportunity for providers. But is its attractive funding situation changing?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2013
2014 Respiratory and Sleep Outlook
Competitive Bidding, audits and face-to-face evaluations will shape respiratory and sleep providers'course through 2014.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2013
Editor's Note
Round Two is scary, but don't permit fear over competitive bidding to color your strategic planning. Your business has considerable value to offer. It's time to make that value known.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2013
Business Solutions
HME providers have been on a roller coaster over the past few years. What's in store for them from a regulatory and business standpoint in 2014, and how should they shape their business strategies to survive and succeed?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2013
Observation Deck
As a committed homecare provider, you have worked for many years to form the relationships that are required to encourage grass-roots political action. The next step is to make the ask. Here are four key action steps you can take to help the industry effort:
Three lawmakers join ranks of backers in the House for the MPP bill.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 26, 2013
Announced in late August, OIG begins inquiry into unlicensed Round Two bidders.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2013
H.R. 1717 gains just three co-sponsors on first count after recess; more expected.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2013
AAHomecare: Expect deluge of bidding-related complaints from patients unable to get supplies.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2013