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Surviving the Audit Tidal Wave

Products & Technology

Surviving the Audit Tidal Wave

Since the start of 2011, providers have been fending off a relentless onslaught of pre- and post-payment audits on Medicare claims. How can technology help them win this war of attrition?

Editor's Note

Bitter Harvest

Round One’s numbers prove patients are reaping what CMS has sown.

Roadnet Adds Coastal Account Representative

Christopher Farmer to address needs of existing, new customers.

Ottobock Announces 3 Mobility Hires 

Ottobock has hired three territory sales representatives for its Mobility Solutions Business Unit.

Responsive Respiratory Unveils Free Oxygen Calculator

Web-based version of smart phone app helps patients, providers determine remaining supply.

CMS Clears Air on Credit Report Requirement

Update on CBIC site specifies when 90-day window opens.

Cramton Continues Ringing up Round One's Costs

In addition to staggering drop in claims, only a fraction of contracted providers are making claims.

A Key Cash Sales Consideration

There are many lessons to learned in retail sales, and merchandising is a critical course.

Briefly: Arriva Buys Direct Diabetic

Deal involves $2.5 million cash purchase.

Drive Medical Acquires Mountway Holdings Ltd.

Buy of UK manufacturer adds range of bath lifts and living aids to Drive's lineup.



Golden Awards Home Care Pharmacy

Flagship dealer wins drawing for cruise certificate.

Circadiance to Launch New Sleep Products

Company will reinvest in products aimed at improving patient comfort, compliance.

PAMS Launches Compliance Education

Sponsored by various state organizations, the series is open to members and non-members.

CBIC Debuts Round Two Webcast

Free, on-demand video details Request for Bids instructions.

HME Claims in Round One See Staggering Plunge

Plummets as stiff as 82 percent point to patient access crisis.

U.S. Health Spending Rates Hit Historic Lows

CMS report shows 2009-2010 spending grew by only 3.9 percent.

CMS Makes 3 Bidding Announcements

Updates concern updated worksheets, diabetic forms, removed codes.

Sleep Survey

Survey

Sleep: Still Growing

New HMEB study shows providers predict 7 percent growth this year, according to our latest sleep survey.

Washington Conference Early Bird Rates Closing Soon

Registration and hotel discounts still available for Feb. 15-16 event.

Count Down to Essentially Women Annual Conference

Focus on the Future 2012 offers networking, education and products.

PAOC Expires

HME bereft of public forum for bidding issues on eve of Round Two bidding.

VIDEO: NCART Releases New Video

Complex rehab technology video aims to help users, physicians and consumer groups.

Oxygen

The Big 10

Oxygen Evolution

The challenges facing oxygen providers in 2012 are the result of public policies that were developed several years ago. The impact of these challenges, and how providers continue to redefine their businesses to not only survive them, but thrive despite them is a story that continues to unfold in 2012.

Market Pricing Proposal

The Big 10

Market Pricing Proposal

The MPP provides a competitive approach to setting Medicare reimbursement rates for HME, but does so in a way that is actually competitive.

Software

The Big 10

Software Efficiencies

Undeniably, software has become an essential asset for well-managed HME businesses. Because Medicare has been cut so deeply, HME providers have to come up with a whole new world of cost savings.

HME Business Podcast