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BOC Expands O&P Prerequisites

To be certified, orthotists and prosthetists must fulfill new education requirements.

MED Group, CareCentrix Enter Services Agreement

Three-year deal lets MED member providers serve CareCentrix managed patients.

Invacare Wins Customer Service Award

Publication Smart Business recognizes DME manufacturer for fifth year in a row

Editor's Note

The Cash Sales Hustle

HME’s retail rumba is revving up. Are you going to dance to a new tune or miss the cash conga line?

CMS Begins Warning Round Two Beneficiaries

Agency begins emailing notifications regarding program; letter campaign begins May 31.

MPP Bill hits 44 Co-Sponsors

H.R. 1717 garners another 19 backers as providers, associations continue efforts to drive Congressional support.

Industry Advocacy

Making More Friends than Enemies

HME’s PR imperative serves as a call to action for every provider to raise the industry’s profile. What can they do to help?

Convaid Donates Wheelchairs to Equine Therapy Center

California wheelchair maker donates two lightweight chairs to Rocking T Ranch.

DeVilbiss Healthcare Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Founded in 1888, oxygen system maker has seen many respiratory care advancements.

Observation Deck

The MPP Bill —What is Needed to Advance?

After months of waiting for an MPP bill, the industry now has legislation it can lobby behind. How providers can help ensure H.R. 1717 gets 218 co-sponsors by mid-June.



AAHomecare Expands Team with Two Hires

National association adds two senior Regulatory Affairs staffers.

Pride Adds Senior VP of Domestic Sales

Pyrih  to focus on developing Pride’s retail mobility business.

The van Halem Group Hires Additional Medicare Clinician

Jane Naig, RN, CFE, AHFI, joins audit consulting firm as senior clinical consultant.

Quantum Western America Broadens Offerings

Production is already on the rise at the Las Vegas facility, additional staff be added.

Senate Finance Hints at Program Integrity Changes for CMS

After soliciting stakeholders’ input a new report from committee summarizes their concerns.

Industry Begins H.R. 1717 Push

MPP bill at 25 backers; national provider call-in and email campaign slated for Friday.

Brightree

Product Spotlight

A Map in a Sea of Change

Brightree's new Spring 2013 release offers a blend of services along with software enhancements to help providers optimize their business processes.

Provider Strategy

Telehealth Possibilities

Editor's Note

CMS vs. My Mom

Home Access

Business Solutions

Home Access -- The Big Leagues

Providers know that home access offers a clear way to expand their business offerings and drive additional retail revenues. But what about providers who want to offer higher-ticker services and products, such as room remodels and home lifts? What do they need to do and know in order to trade up to the home access major leagues?

Observation Deck

Avoiding Frivolous Surety Bond Claims

The system has its frustrations, but there are multiple steps providers can easily implement to protect their businesses and themselves against frivolous claims.

HME Super Staff

Products & Technology

Shaping Your Super Staff

Software has been a key element in running agile, successful HME businesses that can adapt to changes. One key change providers are facing in the wake of funding cuts is smaller staffs. How can providers leverage software to get optimal performance from their team members, and what are the staff management capabilities offered by the various systems on the market?

Funding Fundamentals

It's time to Truly 'Work Smarter'

Problem Solvers

The Home Filling Learning Curve

Similar to POCs are home filling oxygen systems that also allow patients to be more independent and active. How can providers determine which patients are right for home fill, and how to help them use their systems?

AAHomecare and NAIMES Merging

Merger brings 140 members to association, Stanfield to say on as VP of provider relations.

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