Provider Perspective
QualiCare has differentiated itself by providing comprehensive clinical services for patients with complex cases. In an interview, its managers discuss their clinical commitment and their outlook on the future.
Product Solutions
Bath safety is a service that spans across multiple, major patient groups, such as geriatric, bariatric and mobility patients, to name a few. This means that providing bath safety involves addressing a number of very different and distinct patient requirements and considerations. Here are some great solutions that can help you protect your patients — and your bottom line.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- May 01, 2010
Letter from the Editor
Quite simply, with competitive bidding, the future of your business is on the line. So unless you feel like enduring a forced career change, act now. Access the lobbying resource materials and then get busy with calls, letters and e-mails to your elected officials.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- May 01, 2010
Products & Technology
How mobility providers can survive the loss of the 13-month purchase option, competitive bidding, and the impact of the excise tax, while concurrently fighting the regulatory battles necessary to stop these poor policies.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2010
Exclusive Survey Results
Therapists speak out in an exclusive survey, highlighting industry challenges, a growing emphasis on sleep therapy and a sense that more change is inevitable.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- May 01, 2010
Respiratory Factor
The National Sleep Foundation’s “2010 Sleep in America” poll is the first of its kind to examine sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, blacks, Hispanics and whites.
Observation Deck
Why HME suppliers should have a grassroots GL expense account.
- By Wayne Stanfield
- May 01, 2010
Clinician Talk
Clinical considerations and documentation demands for ultra-lightweight wheelchairs.
- By Julie Piriano
- May 01, 2010
Funding Focus
Compliance with the DMEPOS Quality Standards may have fallen off the radar screen at your organization. But your company should be able to demonstrate compliance.
- By Kelly Riley
- May 01, 2010
Business Solutions
Benchmarking is a critical business practice, particularly for HME providers given the difficult reimbursement environment and the constant push to increase cash fl ow while cutting costs. Fortunately, HME software systems can help providers benchmark more accurately and powerfully.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2010
Inside Sleep
Many individuals who have sleep apnea and would likely benefit from treatment are going undiagnosed and untreated because they don’t “look like” they should have sleep apnea. We can do better.
- By Barbara Phillips
- May 01, 2010
Editor's Note
Finding balance between surviving and reversing bad policies.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2010
Respiratory Solutions
Our home respiratory and sleep therapy community must become more engaged and participate in the green movement. There are numerous ways to reduce wasteful processes and add more to the bottom line.
- By Dick Fields
- May 01, 2010
Texas providers discuss topics ranging from H.R. 3790 to audits at new event.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2010
California TV station covers Medicare’s denial of power wheelchair to beneficiary with worn-out chair.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2010
Rep. Paulsen’s H.R. 5095 calls for end to health reform’s tax on DME manufacturers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2010
Providers, consumers come to Washington for CELA 2010 to discuss, push separate complex rehab benefit.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2010
Industry momentum pushes Meek Bill to end NCB well over goal.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2010
Ernst Van Dyk Races to score record ninth Boston win in a narrow victory.
Executive gives Harvard professor official nod, confirming earlier expectations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 23, 2010
Meek Bill at 215 of 216 co-sponsors; with Meek added, Bill could win a House vote.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 23, 2010
By 2013, mobile phones the most popular way to web surf. How will this impact HME?
- By Joe Dysart
- Apr 15, 2010
Legislation seeks to halt distribution of patient numbers, verify patient visits.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2010
Spun from AAHomecare’s HME/RT Council, body aims to nix excessive administration, address face-to-face visit requirement.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2010
Bill calling for the repeal of competitive bidding closes in on its goal of 216 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2010