Respiratory professionals urged to complete the 2014 edition of our annual study.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 09, 2014
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
Oxygen Outlook
The oxygen industry may be stable, but competitive bidding and audits will endure through 2014, hampering oxygen providers’ ability to increase cash flow. The time to change is now. Industry experts offer tips to help respiratory providers find success in the new oxygen landscape.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 05, 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
Key considerations oxygen and sleep providers should consider implementing to help make 2014 a year for business success.
Medtrade 2013
Held in Florida this year, Medtrade will offer up sessions and products to help sleep and respiratory providers build their businesses.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2013
CMS outlines procedure for patients whose previous providers stop supplying oxygen.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Oxygen Delivery
Transitioning to low/no-delivery business models is the end game for nearly all oxygen providers, but they must still contend with their existing delivery operations. We look at how they're leveraging technology and other tools to drive efficiency and cut costs.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 22, 2013
Sleep, respiratory product maker transitions to direct sales model.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2013
Given the cost savings to providers and increased independence and care for patients, the popularity of portable oxygen concentrators has grown significantly over recent years. We take a look at some of the latest solutions on the market.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2013
Oxygen Delivery
Transitioning to low/no-delivery business models is the end game for nearly all oxygen providers, but they must still contend with their existing delivery operations. We look at how they're leveraging technology and other tools to drive efficiency and cut costs.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2013
Fifth Annual Oxygen Market Analysis
Oxygen providers sound off about Round Two of competitive bidding, portable oxygen and treatment methods in our fifth annual oxygen market survey. Despite all the challenges, two thirds say they've seen growth. Can they sustain it?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2013
Mark Junge to pedal 500 miles in Canada with the assistance of a Philips Respironics POC.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 11, 2013
The 2013 HME Handbook: Oxygen
How to reinforce oxygen patient care in a cost-cutting environment.
For the oxygen provider, home filling systems help reduce overhead by minimizing deliveries and related expenses. For patients, they offer flexibility, independence and peace of mind. What are some of the latest solutions on the market?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2013
The 2013 HME Handbook: Oxygen
How to educate patients on portable oxygen systems for optimal results.
Oxygen
Helping educate referral partners on the sizeable and continuous technological improvements of oxygen delivery systems is challenging, but it is also a very good opportunity for HME providers to create more business.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2013
DME maker moving production from China back to Pennsylvania.
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2013
Publication Smart Business recognizes DME manufacturer for fifth year in a row
- By David Kopf
- May 09, 2013
Founded in 1888, oxygen system maker has seen many respiratory care advancements.
- By David Kopf
- May 09, 2013