Bill calling for the repeal of competitive bidding closes in on its goal of 216 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2010
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.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- Apr 12, 2010
Total number of co-sponsors gained during recess could tally as high as 200.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 09, 2010
Webinar host Ty Bello continues answering reader queries concerning collecting co-pays.
Webinar host Ty Bello answers reader queries concerning collecting co-pays.
Business Solutions
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?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2010
Funding Focus
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.
- By Kelly Riley
- Apr 01, 2010
Letter from the Editor
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.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- Apr 01, 2010
Observation Deck
Complete compliance offers a strategic edge.
- By Kirsten DeLay
- Apr 01, 2010
Products & Technology
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.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2010
Historic vote of 219 to 212 sends bill to President, Senate; HMEs consider fallout.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2010
Morning Joe host hits on a political opportunity for GOP that could benefit HME industry's lobbying.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
Presentation on collecting co-pays is available for replays.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
PAOC meeting sheds light on next step in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
Officials brief two committees on the competitive bidding’s timeline.
Associations call on HMEs to continue push for bill that would end NCB.
Bill calling to end competitive bidding attracts more co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 05, 2010
Drumming up more co-sponsors for H.R. 3790 at top of HMEs' agendas at AAHomecare Legislative Conference.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 02, 2010
Funding Focus
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.
- By Kelly Riley
- Mar 01, 2010
Letter from the Editor
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.
- By Linda Kossoff
- Mar 01, 2010