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Observation Deck:

The Larger Discussion

Debt ceiling debate puts HMEs in perilous spot.

CMS to Audit its Audits

Criticism at fraud summit pushes agency to review complaints over its sharply increased claims audits.

How to Boost your Retail Sales Performance

Now more than ever, providers must pursue cash sales. What are some key elements of a smart retail business?

Editor's Note:

We’re Not in This Alone

CMS is overstepping — to HME’s benefit.

H.R. 1041 Reaches 129 Backers

Experts, Association call on Obama to support bid repeal.

LifeScan and Medtronic Terminate Agreement to Supply Glucose Meters

Nova Diabetes Care offers free meter to Medtronic pump users.

Paul J. Guth Named Roscoe President and CEO

New Executive will focus on company’s expansion.

Registration Opens for Medtrade 2011

Mark your calendars for Oct. 24 -27 in Atlanta.

MedFORCE and VGM Renew Partnership

Collaboration seeks to strengthen HME companies.



Think Tank Blasts Competitive Bidding

Artificially low price models discouraging research, innovation, says Pacific Research Institute report.

Pride Acquires Kids Up

Pediatric seating, mobility systems maker re-opens long-closed doors.

European Study of OSA Neurostimulation Device Complete

Results presented at ATS conference; could device impact sleep market?

Mixon: Homecare Cheaper, Produces Better Outcomes

Invacare chairman stresses important of homecare on expert panel.

Providers Gear up For Heartland 2011

Nearly 1,000 expected to attend next week’s VGM Heartland Conference.

BCBSF Taps CareCentrix as Sole Provider

Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield partners with home health provider for all long-term services.

Marketplace

Oxygen Conserving Devices

OCDs are not solutions for every patient. And no one device fits the needs of all patients; therefore, it can take diligent evaluation to meet individual patients needs. We take a look at some of the latest products.

Problem Solvers

Offering More than just Pizza

Referral partners have come to depend on HMEs to ensure positive outcomes in the homecare setting. That said, the game has changed.

The Waiting Game

RSM’s 2011 annual oxygen market analysis shows providers in a holding pattern.

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Products & Technology

In the Palm of Their Hands

Pushing their software gains beyond the confines of the desktop, HMEs are starting to use solutions for handheld devices that delivery drivers and other staff can take into the field with them.

CMS Audits: The Dam Has Burst

Providers have found themselves in a torrent of pre- and post-payment audits. What can they do?

Editor's Note

Le Mot Juste

There’s a word for why many CMS audits are downright wrong.

Best Business Practices for Sleep

RSM spoke to experts in the sleep industry to compile best practices that can help providers navigate through a changing industry.

Fastrack Wraps User Conference

Providers take in 3 days of conferences, training sessions.

Riders of Invacare Handcycles Cleanup at World Cup

Riders using Force handcycles win 13 of 15 medals in the first round.

HME Business Podcast