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Medical Science

Research Update

Promising Futures

Medical science is making promising inroads into the prevention and treatment of common respiratory ailments.

Trends

Trends & Trailblazers

Products and technology dominating the respiratory sector reflect the needs and wants of providers and their clients.

Product Solutions

Bariatrics

A roundup of the latest bariatric products.

Problem Solver

Attracting Elusive Patients

Urinary incontinence stifles 200 million sufferers worldwide, even though many products exist to help.

2010 Preview

The Big Ten

As with our 2009 Big Ten list, we aren’t limiting our choices to only product categories. In addition to product categories, we also have highlighted some key business and regulatory trends and opportunities HME providers will want to monitor and leverage. Likewise, many product categoriesand business trends are interrelated.

GAO Confirms Round One’s Multiple Failings

The office outlines the program’s various flaws, but asserts they were fixed — industry says ‘nope.’

TAHC Phone-A-Thon Supports H.R. 3790

Texas providers fly into action to help stop competitive bidding.

Drive Medical Canada Acquires Independent Needs Centre

Canadian subsidiary of U.S. DME firm purchases Canadian maker of ADLs, bath safety and other DME.

Convaid launches new website

Site highlights pediatric strollers, pediatric wheelchairs, adult wheelchairs; offers free shipping within the United States.

Medforce, hmeDOC Successfully Integrate Systems

Imaging and workflow system paired with web-based referral and documentation aim to increase HME efficiency.



Negative Pressure Wound Devices Draw FDA Concern

FDA says it has received six death reports, 77 injury reports associated with NPWT devices.

Round One Re-Bid Bidders Have 10 Days Left

Bids must be submitted online by 9 p.m. Easter Time, Dec. 21.

Invacare Corp., Mixon Honored for Community Service

Companie and CEO receive Medical Mutual S.H.A.R.E. award, and Kent Clapp CEO Leadership Award, respectively.

Brightree Expands Headquarters

HME software company doubles its office space.

Round One Re-Bid Bidders Have 17 Days Left

Bids must submitted online by 9 p.m. Easter Time, Dec. 21.

CMS Delays PECOS Until April 5, 2010

CMS lengthens implementation of two key change requests that would have jeopardized HME funding.

Observation Deck

The Doormat of Healthcare Reform

Death By Paper Cut

PECOS and claim documentation requirements stand to bleed HMEs’ time.

Product Solutions: Power Chairs

A round-up of some of the latest power wheelchair offerings.

SeQual Eclipse 3

Product Premiere

Improving on Success

SeQual enhances its Eclipse POC with features to help patients stay active.

Medtrade Fall 2009 Product Picks

HME highlights from this year’s show.

Graduation

HME Higher Learning

For providers, sharpening their business game means sharpening their minds.

Oxygen Emporium

Oxygen Access

Are CMS and public policy pushing providers to the brink of closing up shop? How can they survive, and what will happen to patients?

HME and Physician Groups Ask CMS to Delay PECOS Rules

AAHomecare, AMA warn CMS about program’s ‘harmful effect’ on Medicare beneficiaries

HPS Launches Site

New site features easier product purchasing.

HME Business Podcast