Business Solutions
CMS's announcement of the Round Two reimbursement rates has left the industry reeling. HMEB talks to various experts to get their insights and perspectives on where HME goes from here.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2013
Business Solutions
IT can definitely help providers strategically consider whether it's time to sell, and to increase their business's valuation.
Editor's Note
Don't let CMS's latest move leave you stunned. Now is the time to come out into the lobbying arena and keep swinging so that the industry can KO competitive bidding once and for all.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2013
Problem Solvers
Auto access products represent an attractive retail sales avenue in terms of their high-value revenue standpoint. But, there is not a whole lot of middle ground between entry-level and expert offerings. What should providers looking to “supe up” their auto access businesses consider?
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Mar 01, 2013
Sleep
Brown & Fortunato's Baird shares why HST and other outside-the-box tactics are important for DME suppliers’ survival.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2013
While May 1 date appears to not be in effect, formal announcement could be coming.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 28, 2013
Industry faces 2 percent cuts to Medicare funding, possibly including Round Two bid rates.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 28, 2013
A look at recent offerings from some of the 10 accreditation organizations serving HMEs.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Feb 21, 2013
FBI, HHS OIG, state authorities execute search warrant at national mobility brand’s New Braunfels headquarters.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2013
Preliminary results of survey show huge Round Two reimbursement cuts not scaring off bid winners.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2013
Florida diabetes, CPAP provider cites several reasons for filing.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2013
Various providers, patients, lawmakers, experts discuss program’s negative impact.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2013
- By David Kopf
- Feb 21, 2013
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
- Feb 14, 2013
North Carolina provider expands to include testing supplies.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
National sleep provider has added 50 new contracts since May.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
Details still to come from CMS for call, which starts 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
Survey aims to collect data on contract offers, and if providers accepted or declined.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
Oxygen innovator recognized with National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
AAHomecare calling on providers to send in their experiences.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
Feb. 26-27 will be preceded by in-district meetings, and supported by ‘shutdown the switchboard’ effort.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2013
Lift manufacturer expands its sales efforts overseas.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 07, 2013
Thirteenth annual conference and tradeshow slated for March 17-19 in Charleston, S.C.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 07, 2013
After underpayments and costs, only $488 million goes to trust fund; DME overpayments account for less than 5% of overpayments.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 07, 2013
Both sides push their respective agendas amid maelstrom of Round Two pricing worries.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 07, 2013