Pressure Sores:
When it comes to the elderly, pressure sores become more prominent. Here is what you need to know about assessing and preventing pressure sores for geriatric patients.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
Oxygen:
While free lunch is nice, referral partners are really looking for answers. By offering insights and information that referral partner staff might not have, as well as through answering questions, a provider can make significant gains in creating and growing referral partner relationships.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
GPS:
A key tool in that regard is global positioning technology. With GPS, providers can manage their deliveries and drivers using a system that lets them monitor each truck in real-time, which results in improved operations and reduced overhead.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Software:
And a key cost center within providers’ operations is deliveries. Fortunately, HME software systems and related technology can help in many ways to help increase delivery efficiencies and drive down costs.
Home Access:
Two key pieces of home access equipment that make that possible are vertical platform lifts (VPLs) and modular access ramps. However, deciding which access method, lift or ramp, best suits the patient’s need depends on a variety of criteria.
Government Affairs:
Providers have a largely untapped source of help when it comes to their industry advocacy efforts. While it is one thing for a provider to meet with a lawmaker, homecare patients can leave a lasting impact on lawmakers because their stories are so personal.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Accreditation:
What if a HME provider starts a new line of business, or acquires a new line of business after already being accredited? Does the provider need to apply for accreditation for that new business?
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Two-day event will focus on working effectively with state agencies.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 30, 2010
Details will appear on CBIC site; winning bidders will be notified via e-mail.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 30, 2010
HME software provider Brightree LLC unveiled a new website to help providers better understand its technology offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 30, 2010
ClaraVista convinces CMS officials to post .CSV file to speed provider searches.
Compression
The number of potential compression clients is substantial. So how do providers crack into this important service opportunity?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 24, 2010
Association reports that while PECOS edits might not be implemented then, HMEs will be held accountable to rules per that date.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 24, 2010
Active Healthcare’s Feierstein Named 2010 Enterprising Women of the Year Finalist
Dwelling demonstrates a variety of home access products and technologies.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 17, 2010
Official release from DME MAC cites high rate of errors in claims as reason for requirement.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 17, 2010
Bidding program is once again trotted out as fraud panacea at House Ways and Means hearing.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 17, 2010
How to provide the right compression treatment to lymphedema patients.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 16, 2010
Editor's Note
Take the oath, and do yourself and the industry a big favor.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 16, 2010
Move would let CMS claims savings to congress before July 4 recess.
Industry push during recess brings H.R. 3790’s co-sponsor tally to 247.
How to select and install the right bed for a bariatric patient.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 11, 2010
Latest edition of the Heartland Conference features an accessible home demonstration.
Anti-fraud regulation requires providers to help prevent identify theft
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2010
Industry leverages Congressional recess to urge lawmakers to cosponsor H.R. 3790.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 04, 2010