Opening Note
The home medical equipment industry swings like the pendulum do.
- By Karen Cavallo, David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2013
Problem Solvers
The population of bariatric patients continues to rise, and along with them a variety of co-morbidities that must be treated. How can providers offer a complete array of bariatric services that serves this population's diverse needs?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2013
As HME Business magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary, we asked various industry veterans to share their thoughts on where the industry has been, where it is headed, what providers should be considering, and how they should be shaping their strategies and business plans to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Lawmakers defend their stance against competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Effort calls on Obama administration to replace bidding with MPP.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Letter backed by 100 cosigners asks acting CMS admin. for delay to bid program’s implementation.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
HME Business, Mizuho Securities partner to take pulse of industry’s sleep providers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
National industry association will move forward with a new president/CEO in September.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Event features various conference sessions, announces 2013 officers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Legislation would need to pass House to end 2.3% excise tax.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 28, 2013
Providers must decide by April 15 if they want to continue participating in Medicare program.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2013
Discounted registration still available for next week's show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2013
Wheelchair maker, UCPLA recognize occassion by donating custom wheelchair to 9-year-old girl.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2013
Various HME representatives brief House, Senate staff on competitive bidding’s flaws.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 14, 2013
Some sleep providers rethinking their profitability using leading equipment.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2013
HME claims must be prescribed by health professionals in the system.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2013
Bill calls for creating a separate benefit for complex rehab mobility devices.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2013
OMB report shows cuts to HHS budget, but to what extent for HME?
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2013
More than 125 providers tick off more than 250 meetings, industry now follows up.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 07, 2013
Sleep
As HME providers look for additional revenue streams, they are giving home sleep testing a second look. Can it be a viable service?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2013
Medtrade Spring 2013
RSM looks at some conference and products from this month's Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas.
Respiratory Survey 2013
The results of RSM’s Fourth Annual Respiratory Survey are in, and competitive bidding once again tops the list as the single biggest challenge facing RTs. What other challenges do they face and opportunities do they perceive?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2013
Business Solutions
Whether due to funding pressures, or simple expansion and competition, HME providers will see an increase in mergers and acquisition activity. What should both buyers and sellers know about the HME M&A market and the acquisition process?
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2013
Observation Deck
The bariatric marketplace is on the forefront of the minds of doctors, caregivers, facilities, DME providers and manufacturers across the nation. As an HME provider, it is important you are poised toproperly service this market segment and develop your business further.
- By Ted Raquet
- Mar 01, 2013