Sleep providers saw revenues grow by 5.5 percent over 2012, expect less growth for the next 12 months.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
National health spending remains stable, but DME cost to Medicare dips.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
Rep. Velazquez launches H.R. 27 which calls for end of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
Representatives of pediatric wheelchair maker gain additional patient safety skills.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
Agreement sets-up national supplier with exclusive distribution.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
Addition of home health and hospice software provider creates broadens Brightree’s solution set for post-acute care industry.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2013
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.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 08, 2013
Bill to replace MPP bill not included in Congressional budget and spending package, expires.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 03, 2013
Private equity firm acquires Nashville complex rehab firm.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 03, 2013
Observation Deck
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.
- By Wayne Stanfield
- Jan 01, 2013
2013: The Year Ahead
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.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2013
2013: The Year Ahead
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.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2013
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jan 01, 2013
Editor's Note
The tiny HME industry faces big changes in2013, but small guys pack a mighty punch.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2013
Problem Solvers
Increased funding and more Medicare claims processors could mean more audits for 2013. How should HMEs prepare?
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Jan 01, 2013
Product Spotlight
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.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2013
Convaid will donate lightweight wheelchairs to help children with special needs affected by Hurricane.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2012
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2012
HME Business, Mizuho Securities urge the industry’s sleep providers to participate in survey.
Co-sponsors for H.R. 6490 now stands at 87 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2012
New firm to be called AllCare Medical, will serve N.Y., N.J. and Philadelphia patients.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2012
Dec. 19 special Open Door Forum to discuss clinical template for power mobility devices.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2012
Healthcare IT acquisition aims to serve up respiratory software solutions to HME space.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2012
Concerted industry advocacy effort expands ranks of H.R. 6490’s co-sponsors to 80 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2012
The bill that aims to replace competitive bidding the MPP now up to 69 backers in House.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2012