HMEs across the northeast work relentlessly to assist patients affected by massive storm.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Products & Technology
Providers are in for a tough 2013, and no business asset can better help them prepare for the coming year than their information systems. Once again we survey various software packages to see how they can help HMEs prepare for whatever 2013 has in store, whether it's competitive biding Round Two or the continued assault of CMS audits.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Problem Solvers
Portable oxygen use has been revolutionary not only for creating low/no-delivery models for providers, but for helping patients enjoy their lives and better therapeutic outcomes. As portable oxygen use grows, providers are developing best practices that are helping patients master their devices and achieve maximum benefit.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Nov 01, 2012
Business Solutions
Home access and ensuring home safety represent an important market opportunity for providers to expand their businesses while tapping into their existing patient and referral partner relationships. The challenge lies in ensuring they can meet the unique needs of various patient groups. We look at how HMEs can lay out a welcome mat that appeals to all of their patients.
- By Cindy Horbrook, David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2012
Author, ministry leader Robertson keynotes second annual event at Medtrade 2012.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 23, 2012
H.R. 6490's lead lawmaker addresses attendees at Power for Funding reception.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 23, 2012
AAHomecare head says providers must redouble their efforts to back H.R. 6490 in run-up to the election.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 23, 2012
H.R. 6490 now claims 16 backers, associations urge providers to join campaign to support bill.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 12, 2012
Program designed for charitable donations, offers non-funded end users, non-profit organizations, schools with special education programs.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 11, 2012
Helps providers work with ACOs, bundled payment participants, hospital readmission reduction programs.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 11, 2012
Experts outline program's benefits; discuss legislative objectives, challenges, opportunities.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 11, 2012
Association revises dues structure to encourage more providers to join industry advocacy efforts.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 10, 2012
Industry Roundtable
The coming year promises a rough ride for the industry. Providers face many issues: competitive bidding Round Two; the fight to replace it with the MPP; the continued assault of pre- and post-payment audits; the pending face-to-face rule; and pior authorization for power mobility to name just a few. HMEB’s editorial advisory board discuss these issues and more and share their insights on how providers should approach 2013.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 10, 2012
The Dreams with Hope tour makes a stop at sleep provider’s Oct. 10 learning event.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 04, 2012
Medtrade pre-show sessions focus on sharpening HMEs’ strategic selling skills.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 04, 2012
Ten-month study course aims to prep students for RESNA’s ATP exam.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 04, 2012
Medicare Fraud Strike Force nabs various health professionals for alleged false billing of various items, including DME.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 04, 2012
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2012
Audits
Although the denial rate may be improving, oxygen audits continue to challenge and frustrate providers. How can providers become oxygen audit ready?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2012
Observation Deck
Given the plethora of documentation mandates from government and private-sector sources that challenge small and large businesses alike, it is critical for providers to stay up to date with ever-changing documentation requirements that often mean the difference between getting paid for goods and services rendered or not. Here's an operations approach to "getting it done."
- By Sandra Canally
- Oct 01, 2012
Business Solutions
Despite having to hurdle audits, competitive bidding, caps and cuts, the sleep industry continues to grow. We look at how some sleep providers are solving these problems and formulating successful business strategies.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2012
Medtrade Fall 2012
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2012