August HME Business

Aug/Sep 2019


Feature

remote patient monitoring

Products & Technology

Owning the Loop

By David Kopf

If we look at the sleep market, a compelling business case for remote patient monitoring comes into focus. RPM lets providers help referral partners provide better care and demonstrate outcomes to payers, which is a big differentiator. However, does RPM work for all categories? Moreover, for how long can HMEs expect to control the information loop?


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Medtrade

Medtrade Looks to Unify, Inspire, and Educate

With a mixed attendance of HME veterans and newcomers to the industry, the Oct. 21-23 event in Atlanta serves up a mix of educational and expo offerings designed to serve all levels.


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Medtrade

Medtrade Looks to Unify, Inspire, and Educate


the number seven

Business Solutions

7 Habits of Highly Effective Retail Mobility Providers

By David Kopf

Retail sales continue to play an increasingly important role in the realm of standard power mobility. Some providers have decided to eschew the funded mobilty entirely and have opted to go 100 percent retail. HMEB talks to two retail-only mobility providers to pick up some of the lessons they’ve learned on the path to success.


remote patient monitoring

Products & Technology

Owning the Loop

By David Kopf

If we look at the sleep market, a compelling business case for remote patient monitoring comes into focus. RPM lets providers help referral partners provide better care and demonstrate outcomes to payers, which is a big differentiator. However, does RPM work for all categories? Moreover, for how long can HMEs expect to control the information loop?


Column

Observation Deck

It's Time to Move on

By Wayne Slavitt

Providers have known for a long time that competitive bidding would spell the end of big public payer profits. So why keep pining for the past?


Provider Strategy

The Pace of Your Success

By Jonathan Walters

The four elements central in your HME business's performance.


Provider Strategy

The Pace of Your Success

By Jonathan Walters

The four elements that play a central role in your HME business' performance.


David Kopf and Karen Cavallo

Publisher's Note

A New Chapter

By Karen Cavallo, David Kopf

HME Business publisher Karen Cavallo bids a fond farewell as she retires, and executive editor David Kopf will step into her role. Both take a moment to review how far HME has come.


Article

Accreditation Solutions

Accreditation is a key asset for providers; we round up some of the services available to them.


Problem Solvers

Deliveries: Bringing Order to Chaos

By David Kopf

How information technology can play a much larger role in managing HME providers’ deliveries and service calls than simply tracking vehicles.


Sidebar

Retail Metrics Worth Monitoring

Retail mobility providers need to measure their performance. Here are some great indicators to track.


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