Funding


H.R. 3790 Up to 203 Co-Sponsors

Bill calling for the repeal of competitive bidding closes in on its goal of 216 lawmakers.

Sleep Revenue to Grow by 8% in Next 12 Months

HME providers said they expect sleep revenue to grow by 8 percent in the next 12 months, according to the Q2 2010 HME Sleep Survey, conducted by Wells Fargo Securities, in cooperation with HME Business and Respiratory & Sleep Management magazines.

H.R. 3790 Gains Spring Break Commitments

Total number of co-sponsors gained during recess could tally as high as 200.

Co-Pays Questions and Answers Part 2

Webinar host Ty Bello continues answering reader queries concerning collecting co-pays.

Co-Pays Questions and Answers Part 1

Webinar host Ty Bello answers reader queries concerning collecting co-pays.

Retail Hero

Business Solutions

Becoming a Retail Hero

While CMS works overtime to minimize providers’ profit margins, cash sales have become a critical element in maintaining their cash-flow. How can HMEs ramp up their retail sales expertise?

Funding Focus

ZPICs Zero In

In geographic areas where Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPIC) have been named, suppliers are spending hours (often resulting in overtime costs) chasing documents to respond to inquiries.

Letter from the Editor

Déjà Vu All Over Again

Who doesn’t love that Yogi Berra quote? I had that feeling in spades this month as I took over the editor post for Respiratory & Sleep Management. It’s been just about 12 years since I last wrote an editor’s note in a magazine for home medical equipment providers.

Observation Deck

A Framework for Effective Business

Complete compliance offers a strategic edge.

Downsized Documentation

Products & Technology

Downsized Documentation

While providers might be able to tread water in a sea of paperwork, document management not only helps them keep their heads above water in terms of adhering to documentation requirements, but boosts their bottom line while giving them a strategic advantage.



House Passes Healthcare Reform

Historic vote of 219 to 212 sends bill to President, Senate; HMEs consider fallout.

MSNBC Program Discusses 'Wheelchair Tax'

Morning Joe host hits on a political opportunity for GOP that could benefit HME industry's lobbying.

HMEs Flock to First-Ever HMEB Webinar

Presentation on collecting co-pays is available for replays.

NCB Round 2 Comes Into Focus

PAOC meeting sheds light on next step in competitive bidding.

CMS Pitches Congress on NCB

Officials brief two committees on the competitive bidding’s timeline.

H.R. 3790 at 176 Co-Sponsors

Associations call on HMEs to continue push for bill that would end NCB.

H.R. 3790 Gaining Momentum

Bill calling to end competitive bidding attracts more co-sponsors.

Providers Descend on Washington

Drumming up more co-sponsors for H.R. 3790 at top of HMEs' agendas at AAHomecare Legislative Conference.

Funding Focus

The Government’s Plan for a Scam

The 2010 OIG work plan identifies multiple projects that will be undertaken by a variety of offices, including those of audits, evaluations, inspections and investigations. The plan is reflective of what the OIG believes to be problem areas in the HME industry.

Letter from the Editor

Languishing in Limbo

Uncertainty about an event can be more damaging to an individual’s health than the event itself, according to a new study. In this issue, you’ll find several examples in which we try to resolve some of your unanswered questions.

HME Business Podcast