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DiMarco Named VGM’s VP of Marketing

DiMarco Named VGM’s VP of Marketing

Anthem Rescinds Termination Policy

Providers in the network do not need to overhaul their DMEPOS accreditation.

IntegraSleep Receives ACHC Accreditation

Diagnostic sleep lab awarded with its first accreditation.

CMS Rolls Out Round Two NCB Timetable

Registration starts Dec. 5, bidding starts Jan. 30.

Cash Sales Preparedness

Business Solutions

Cash Sales Preparedness

As a variety of reimbursement cuts drive down provider revenues to the point that turning a profi t practically becomes untenable, they need new revenue sources. Fortunately, retail sales offer them a way to revitalize their bottom line. The only hitch is that providers face a steep learning curve they must surmount in short order — especially with Round Two of competitive bidding looming. How can they prepare their businesses for this new challenge?

Problem Solvers

GPS Goes Beyond Delivery

Leveraging GPS throughout company operations.

Fast Track to Retail

Product & Technology

The Fast Track to Retail

Many providers are ready and willing to dive into retail sales, but they need an entry point. We review some key product categories that offer providers easy entry points into cash sales. We review not only categories that offer the simplest and quickest avenues into retail, but also categories that offer a growth track toward more lucrative offerings as they gain experience and expertise.

Observation Deck

The 3 Ps of Rehab

Professionals, processes and partners pave the way toward complex rehab success.

Editor’s Note

Let’s Buck the Trend

The industry must give the MPP a unified push while there’s still time.

Independent Businesses Back Bid Repeal

National Federation of Independent Business sends letter of support for HR-1041 to Reps. Thompson, Altmire.



Otto Bock Adds Weinzierl for Mobility Solutions

Otto Bock Adds Weinzierl for Mobility Solutions

Cramton Returns to the Hill to Blast NCB

NCB critic noted NCB lets CMS manipulate pricing, touts MPP as solution.

Roadnet Adds New HR Director

Roadnet Adds New HR Director

HHS OIG: ZPICs Hindering Oversight

Report says Anti-Fraud Contractors used bad data to report workloads while being paid $22+ Billion.

H.R. 1041 Nabs One More

Addition of N.H. lawmaker brings bill’s co-sponsors to 164.

AMEPA Launches Advocacy Hotline

Patient Advocacy Line automatically links patients with their legislators.

2012 Fee Schedule Gives DME a 2.4% Bump

Uptick reflects consumer price increases; competitive bidding Round One rates remain as they are.

VIDEO - Brightree Launches IVR Solution

System lets providers deploy ‘intelligent’ automated telephone campaigns to patients.

VIDEO – Pride Makes Jazzy Select 6 Rental Ready

Mobility manufacturer provides a tour of key rental market features.

Drive Aquires ActiveCare

New addition will help round out Drive’s power mobility offerings.

Comfort Company & PDG Partner Up

Companies will share distribution of seating, positioning, mobility products.

VIDEO – Blue Chip Showcases Airus

Blue Chip gives HMEB a walkthrough of its air-fluidized therapy system at Medtrade.

VIDEO - Invacare Outlines Bidding Preparation

Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.

VIDEO - AAHomecare Unveils MPP Particulars

Washington Update presentation at Medtrade offers more details, creates controversy.

HR-1041 Up to 163 Backers

Bid repeal bill notches seven more co-sponsors after recess.

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