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HME Sleep Growth Could Slow During 2013

Sleep providers saw revenues grow by 5.5 percent over 2012, expect less growth for the next 12 months.

HME Component of Medicare Declines

National health spending remains stable, but DME cost to Medicare dips.

Bidding Repeal Bill Unveiled in House

Rep. Velazquez launches H.R. 27 which calls for end of competitive bidding.

Convaid Employees Get CPST Certified

Representatives of pediatric wheelchair maker gain additional patient safety skills.

Mobilegs Partners with PSS World Medical

Agreement sets-up national supplier with exclusive distribution.

 Brightree Acquires CareAnyware

Addition of home health and hospice software provider creates broadens Brightree’s solution set for post-acute care industry.

HMEB, RSM Survey Respiratory Therapists

Respiratory professionals are invited to participate in the fourth annual survey. This year's survey covers various key topics, including the run up to Round Two of competitive bidding, and the contingencies providers are devising to deal with life under bidding. A link is provided in the survey story.

H.R. 6490 Falls off Fiscal Cliff Agenda

Bill to replace MPP bill not included in Congressional budget and spending package, expires.

Wellspring Buys NSM

Private equity firm acquires Nashville complex rehab firm.

Observation Deck

The New Guys in Washington

The election is now over and the first session of the new, 113th Congress will include a large crop of freshmen lawmakers. With the new Congress beginning its work on legislation that will be passed in the first 100 days, some suppliers have one unique opportunity to make a difference.



Round Two of Competitive Bidding

2013: The Year Ahead

Hoping for the Best, Planning for te Worst

Round Two of Competitive Bidding could radically redefine the HME industry if it starts rolling out in July. Here’s what you need to consider.

HME Big Ten

2013: The Year Ahead

Big Ten

It's that's time of the year again: The HMEB Big Ten. In the sixth annual edition of our list, we look at 10 key trends, challenges and opportunites that will define the next 12 months for HME providers.

Round Two Reactions from VGM Membership

Editor's Note

Viva the Little Guy

The tiny HME industry faces big changes in2013, but small guys pack a mighty punch.

Problem Solvers

Preparing for Potential Audits

Increased funding and more Medicare claims processors could mean more audits for 2013. How should HMEs prepare?

Pronto Air Personal Transporter

Product Spotlight

A Mobility Misfit

For a while, Invacare’s Pronto Air Personal Transporter was a power mobility device in search of a home. Then it found its niche: cash sales.

Wheelchair Maker, Girl Scouts Support Sandy Victims

Convaid will donate lightweight wheelchairs to help children with special needs affected by Hurricane.

HMEB, Mizuho: ‘Calling all Sleep Providers!’

HME Business, Mizuho Securities urge the industry’s sleep providers to participate in survey.

Industry Notches 7 New MPP Backers

Co-sponsors for H.R. 6490 now stands at 87 lawmakers.

C&C Homecare buys Allcare Medical

New firm to be called AllCare Medical, will serve N.Y., N.J. and Philadelphia patients.

CMS Hosting Power Mobility Call

Dec. 19 special Open Door Forum to discuss clinical template for power mobility devices.

Mediware Buys MediServe

Healthcare IT acquisition aims to serve up respiratory software solutions to HME space.

Lobbying Push Picks up 11 MPP Bill Backers

Concerted industry advocacy effort expands ranks of H.R. 6490’s co-sponsors to 80 lawmakers.

H.R. 6490 Attracts 10 More Co-Sponsors

The bill that aims to replace competitive bidding the MPP now up to 69 backers in House.

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