The Big 10
There is no doubt that private payor funding will see change in 2012 and perhaps even bigger change during the next.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
Observation Deck
Providers can control the fate of their businesses by supporting the MPP.
Editor’s Note
Why has CMS set its sights on power mobility providers and patients?
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big 10
There simply no denying that bariatrics is an important patient market that providers must serve. It constitutes a significant portion of the U.S. population, possesses a wide variety of needs for home medical equipment and related services.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
Problem Solvers
There are many lessons to learned in retail sales, and merchandising is a critical course.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big 10
No other trend in the Big 10 for 2012 will influence the course of the HME industry more than how Round Two plays out.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big Ten
Cash sales continues to be a key element of our Big 10 for 2012. There’s no doubt that it will continue to be a central dynamic in the evolution of the HME industry for this year and beyond.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
Business Outlook
Once again, HME Business profiles key technologies, regulatory trends and market opportunities that will impact HME providers’ businesses this year. Some are items that have had an ongoing impact on providers, and others are new members to our annual list. What remains the same is the challenge providers face in dealing with massive changes while still striving to ensure their businesses continue to grow will providing quality service to their patients.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big 10
Audits were the biggest issue immediately threatening the industry through 2011, and while the industry deals with the bidding of Round Two of competitive bidding, and works to advance the marketing pricing program as an alternative, audits will remain a serious issue for 2012.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big 10
Where providers once saw the funding for those PMDs come in one installment, thus covering their initial investment for the expensive equipment, now they had to transition to a rental model.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
The Big 10
Home access services and products are becoming an increasingly important segment of the HME market as considerable cuts to Medicare funding have slashed provider revenues and cash flow so severely that HMEs must find new revenue sources.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2012
Mobility manufacturer's event hosts students as part of nationwide mentoring effort.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2011
A failure by Congress to pass tax bill gives industry more lobbying time for MPP.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 22, 2011
Associations call for HMEs’ support as they work to attach MPP to final ‘doc fix’ in final days of Congressional session.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2011
VGM offers members discounts of HME prescription, documentation system that safeguards against audits.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2011
Observation Deck
Prepare for Round Two, but strive to control the fate of your industry.
Agency says ‘violations’ led to consent decree that would suspend certain operations, Invacare says will discuss terms.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 14, 2011
Fastrack MDI helps providers prevent possible billing issues.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 14, 2011
Why has CMS set it sights on power mobility providers and patients?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 14, 2011
HME Business and Mizuho Securities USA conducting biannual sleep market survey.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011
New site aims to give users access to mobility products and services.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011
Otto Bock Appoints Senior Market and Training Manager, Custom Seating
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011
BOC will help advocacy group push for better orthotic and prosthetic car and standards.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011
Provider and consumer advocates call on Congress to cease implementation of power wheelchair program.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011
New site aims to help sleep care professionals increase compliance through various tools and resources.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2011