Industry Roundtable
Members of HMEB's Editorial Advisory Board share their expert insights on key market and reimbursement trends that are directly impacting providers, as well as business and industry initiatives on which providers must act.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2014
Accrediting organization also approved by Fla. to accredit HME providers in that state.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 07, 2014
Problem Solvers
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Observation Deck
Just stating that you are an accredited may not be enough “proof” in this day and age of heightened scrutiny from the government, managed care, journalists, and ever more skeptical patient advocate groups. So how do DME providers go about substantiating their quality claims?
- By Sandra Canally
- Aug 01, 2014
Online benchmarking service will help providers prove their quality claims.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 17, 2014
The 2014 HME Handbook: Accreditation
Medicare accrediting organization launched by founder Canally, RN with eye on easing process for providers.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 27, 2014
Freeport Home Medical Equipment obtains Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 17, 2013
The 2013 HME Handbook: Accreditation
The 2013 HME Handbook: Accreditation
A look at recent offerings from some of the 10 accreditation organizations serving HMEs.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Feb 21, 2013
Reynes takes reins of accrediting organization.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 17, 2013
Given the plethora of documentation mandates from government and private-sector sources that challenge small and large businesses alike, it is critical for providers to stay up to date with ever-changing documentation requirements that often mean the difference between getting paid for goods and services rendered or not. Here's an operations approach to "getting it done."
- By Sandra Canally
- Sep 26, 2012
Accreditation
How to rapidly roll out accreditation for Round Two subcontracting.
New program helps billing companies establish compliance procedures that reassure HMEs.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2012
Observation Deck
The reality is that the Affordable Care Act has made it mandatory for all healthcare providers, at some point, to implement a comprehensive compliance program that meets or exceeds government expectations. Why not make the investment of the front end to better prepare your organization, implement effective internal controls, improve the efficiency of your staff, and provide better quality of service to your patients?
- By Wayne van Halem
- May 01, 2012
Effective April 13, final rule prohibits providers from directly contacting beneficiaries via phone without 'written' consent.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 15, 2012
Accreditation is a key consideration for Round Two of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2012
Providers in the network do not need to overhaul their DMEPOS accreditation.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2011
Observation Deck
It’s time for private health insurance to quit hiding behind accreditation.
- By Mary K. Nicholas
- Nov 01, 2011