SeQual Technologies Expands Sales Staff
Final legislation includes provisions impacting HME industry.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2010
HME providers go into lobbying overtime to gain 33 more lawmakers’ support.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2010
Editor's Note
H.R. 3790, the bill that aims to repeal competitive bidding, is gaining sponsors, but is still short of is goal. The fight is on, and the only way the industry can maintain the Meek bill's momentum is with your help.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2010
Historic vote of 219 to 212 sends bill to President, Senate; HMEs consider fallout.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 21, 2010
When it comes to mobility patients, understanding their special bedding and support surface needs is integral to their overall wellbeing.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 19, 2010
Morning Joe host hits on a political opportunity for GOP that could benefit HME industry's lobbying.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
Presentation on collecting co-pays is available for replays.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
PAOC meeting sheds light on next step in competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 19, 2010
Officials brief two committees on the competitive bidding’s timeline.
Bill calling for repeal of oxygen cap gets new push.
Workcompcomplexcare.com covers treatment techniques, emerging technologies for complex workers’ comp.
Associations call on HMEs to continue push for bill that would end NCB.
Bill calling to end competitive bidding attracts more co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 05, 2010
Drumming up more co-sponsors for H.R. 3790 at top of HMEs' agendas at AAHomecare Legislative Conference.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 02, 2010
Funding Focus
The 2010 OIG work plan identifies multiple projects that will be undertaken by a variety of offices, including those of audits, evaluations, inspections and investigations. The plan is reflective of what the OIG believes to be problem areas in the HME industry.
- By Kelly Riley
- Mar 01, 2010
Letter from the Editor
Uncertainty about an event can be more damaging to an individual’s health than the event itself, according to a new study. In this issue, you’ll find several examples in which we try to resolve some of your unanswered questions.
- By Linda Kossoff
- Mar 01, 2010
Respiratory Solutions
There are certain approaches and measures we can take to help protect the profitability of our HME businesses. The following 20 business strategies don’t guarantee success, but they might help to put us on an even keel.
- By Dick Fields
- Mar 01, 2010
Financing
As providers fight to maintain their cash-flow they still need to purchase expensive DME. Fortunately, they have HME-specific financing at their disposal.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2010
Editor's Note
HMEs have secured a significant delay to PECOS, but High Noon still looms.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2010
Provider Perspective
RSM became curious about the relationships between large agencies like Intrepid USA Healthcare Services and HME providers. How do they work together when HME equipment is required? So we contacted Intrepid and asked several principals in the company.
Education
How professional education can help HME staff and management provide the best service possible, while ensuring proper regulatory and certification compliance.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2010
LEAN Process
How this management technique can improve efficiency, reduce repetitive work, eliminate barriers, and improve process flow and cut fat and waste from every HME.
Marketing
How providers can develop marketing plans that ensure they will not only retain their existing patient base, but ensure they expand their customers in 2010.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2010
Product Solutions
Providers are used to doing a lot by themselves: processing claims, delivering DME, servicing, maintaining compliance, working with referral partners, etc. Fortunately, there are a number of firms offering a variety of services to help HMEs manage their money.
- By Laura Swift
- Mar 01, 2010