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AAHomecare, GAO Discuss Bidding Problems

Association brings laundry list of issues associated with the bid program.

Provider Perspective:

NCB Means More Government Jobs

The administration infrastructure required by the program will represent a massive tax footprint.

CMS Slates Provider Compliance Listening Sessions

Scheduled for Aug. 23-25, the calls will focus on recent OIG reports.

Service Expands Access to History Battlefields

Wheelchair users now enjoy greater access to major Civil War battlefields.

Mainstream Media Delivers More Bad Bidding News

Opinion column portrays program as 'disaster waiting to happen,' news article highlights provider problems.

H.R. 1041 Notches 4 More Backers

House bid repeal bill now up to 145 co-sponsors.

Budget Agreement: HME's Fate Remains Uncertain

Medicare cuts are still on the table for joint congressional panel that must outline $1.5T more in cuts.

HME getting a boost

Business Solutions

Getting a Boost

The value proposition of member service organizations and buying groups is clear: leverage group purchasing power, as well as additional education and other services aimed at helping member companies grow. We take a look at three key MSOs in the industry to review the sorts of services they offer to HME providers.

Observation Deck

Leveraging The 'Net

In our challenging business environment, it is not only practical to take full advantage of available online tools, it is essential.

Provider Strategy

Seven Principles for Being Prepared

Reducing risk is smart business and smart care.



Big Hit

Business Solutions

Oxygen Outlook: The Next Big Hit

They say that change can be good, but not when it comes to the oxygen services market. Years of major upheavals stacked on top of each other have added up to a heavy burden indeed for respiratory providers. Yet, somehow they have managed to survive and reinvent themselves. Can they do the same in Rounds One and Two of competitive bidding?

Problem Solvers

Keeping a Close Watch

Remote sleep patient monitoring makes sense in more ways than one.

Multiple Surveys Floated to HMEs

Providers can sound off on heat wave's effect on patients, use of RTs, bidding repeal's price tag.

Audit Training Hits the Highway

Invacare, VGM 'Audit Roadshow' slated for various locations in August.

Longtime Industry Ally Rep. Ross to Retire

House HME champion Mike Ross will not seek reelection at the end of his term.

CryoVation Adds Engineer to Executive Team

Dallas Emmons will work on various projects out of the company's N.J. center.

Cramton Unveils New Bidding Video

UMD Prof. asks 'is Medicare heading for a trainwreck?'

Debt Debate Puts HME on the Chopping Block

Providers urged to tell lawmakers 'no more cuts to homecare' as Congress, President wrangle.

TAHCS Names Hill as President

CPS Medical owner brings 30 years' experience to association.

Bid Repeal Bill Up to 141 Backers

Industry lobbying gains four more co-sponsors for H.R. 1041.

Apria, Humana Entering Exclusive Agreement?

Sources say Apria to exclusively provide DME for Humana health plans in Kentucky.

H.R. 1041 Reaches 137 Backers

Pace in gaining co-sponsors for bid-repeal bill ticks down.

Compression Sock Wins Design Award

Panel of international judges recognized Medi for Men for finish, functionality.

Otto Bock Purchases Tri Quality Inc.

Sacramento-based mobility firm expands Otto Bock’s range of seating options.

CEDI Clock is Ticking

Providers have less than 50 days to turn in their recertification form.

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