Jan. 11 call will be audio-only, streaming web event.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 03, 2011
Problem Solvers
Why providers need to emphasize bed safety, and how they can do it.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2011
Products & Technology Annual Software Roundup
HME software is becoming a strategic necessity for survival and success in this industry, especially when it comes to the run-up to Round Two of competitive bidding. Round Two’s sheer size makes it an unknown challenge. We look at features from today’s software offerings to see how they can help providers prepare now for a still-unfolding tomorrow .
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2011
Business Solutions
Providers are facing tough management challenges these days: not only do they have to lay off valued team members in the face of reimbursement cuts, but they must do so without crushing staff morale. Moreover, they must also learn how to inspire and motivate remaining employees to take on new responsibilities. What are the solutions?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Nov 01, 2011
Observation Deck
It’s time for private health insurance to quit hiding behind accreditation.
- By Mary K. Nicholas
- Nov 01, 2011
Editor's Note
While a bidding repeal is everyone’s first option, the MPP is our surest bet.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 20, 2011
Letter to Congress urging replacement to competitive bidding show growing industry unity.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 19, 2011
Enter between Oct. 18 to Oct. 31 for a chance to win two free tickets for wheelchair tour.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 18, 2011
Kocinski will expand presence in respiratory category.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 18, 2011
New logo reflects business transformation.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 18, 2011
Full-color calendar is customizable for provider marketing.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 18, 2011
The move aims to expand Drive’s presence in the respiratory for homecare, as well as long-term, hospital and emergency care markets.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2011
Appropriations Committee leaders task GAO with a comprehensive review of bid program.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2011
NCPA survey confirms that cuts from bid program will cause a mass exodus by community pharmacies.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 13, 2011
Bid repeal bill at 156 cosponsors as Congress approaches recess.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2011
Series of two-day events aims to give attendees the “ins and outs” of Round Two of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2011
Upcoming VGM study to be released at Medtrade demonstrates HME’s ROI.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 06, 2011
Provider Strategy:
A multitude of new rental specific products and services coupled with the rapidly expanding senior demographics provide excellent opportunities to the rental ready provider, but there are things to consider if you want to get in the game to win.
- By Joe Chesna
- Oct 01, 2011
Business Solutions
The industry finds itself at a crossroads when it comes to the fight against competitive bidding. The toxic program clearly needs to be repealed, but the current political environment might not be hospitable to that proposal. Can the industry live with a middle ground solution?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2011
Business Solutions
The removal of the first-month purchase option has forever changed the standard power mobility industry? How have they fared since implementation? What does the HHS Office of Inspector General’s recently increased efforts to call mobility funding into question portend?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2011
Respiratory and Sleep Funding Outlook
If Round Two wasn’t on respiratory providers’ radar, it probably is now, making it a good time to look at the recent past to peer into the near future.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2011
Observation Deck
Sharing the Positive Story the HME Industry Has to Tell.
- By Cara C. Bachenheimer
- Oct 01, 2011
The Super committee was created as part of the budget and debt-ceiling agreement approved by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in August, and it could mean more funding trouble for the HME industry.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2011
Disease Management
To HME providers and the industry as a whole, disease management has become a casualty of cuts, caps and competitive bidding.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2011
Editor's Note
If you believe that middle America is the true engine of the economic growth, then it is imperative that those residing in that economic sweet spot need to be regularly and gainfully employed so that they can invest back into the economy.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2011