As telehealth and remote connectivity become more prevalent in HME, providers must ensure they’ve locked up their data nice and tight. What are today’s security risks and how do providers counter them?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2021
After last week’s Medicaid gains in Massachusetts, AAHomecare, state associations and stakeholders pursue additional relief for HME providers in more states via the American Rescue Plan Act.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
After extending a temporary suspension of any cuts until Sept. 30, CMS has released a final rule stating it will permanently stop applying bid-derived pricing to manual CRT accessory reimbursement.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
Respiratory
With ongoing stress on the global supply chain and logistics, it's important for HME provides to re-assess the operations and costs associated with the equipment upkeep required to care for their oxygen patients.
- By Cassandra Gordon, Paul Hodge
- Jul 29, 2021
Josh Anderson joins mobility manufacturer as vice president of business development for North America.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
Podcast
As telehealth and remote connectivity become more prevalent in HME, providers need ensure they’ve locked up their data nice and tight. What are today's security risks and how do providers counter them?
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
Strategy
What economic factors related to billing are eating up your revenue, and how do you act to take back control of your bottom line?
- By Ronnie Hastings
- Jul 29, 2021
A new VGM video offers guidelines and tips for how HME advocates can make the most of meeting with lawmakers while they are in their home districts for the August recess.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 29, 2021
Funding comes after HOMES and AAHomecare push Massachusetts to provide relief via the American Rescue Plan Act and sets the stage to notify Medicaid officials in other states.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
Pain Management
It's critical for providers that are offering CBD to understand how it works and how it benefits different types of clients.
- By Thomas Pappas
- Jul 22, 2021
VGM & Associates sends a letter underscoring the urgency to take action to ensure patient access to devices; offers resources to help providers share their concerns with FDA, as well.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
The distributor, which will exhibit at the upcoming FAHCS Annual Meeting, emphasized the importance of supporting the Florida association.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
Strategy
Continuing education and training opportunities help DMEPOS providers demonstrate their commitment to clients and staff as well as governing organizations — but how do you manage it all?
- By Mike McKillip
- Jul 22, 2021
HME providers and stakeholders in the state are encouraged to contact their State Representatives in support of H.B. 1726.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
Accessibility
If you're looking to help seniors live independent lives with the help of HME, then you need to help ensure they have safe access to their homes.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
The meeting marks the association’s return to in-person events and will run Aug. 5-6 at the Renaissance SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 22, 2021
Podcast
Accreditation expert Matt Gruskin identifies some common accreditation site survey issues and explains corrective action plans and how to address them.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 20, 2021
Editor's Note
After 15 long months of not seeing anyone in the industry in person, it was great to finally get back to Medtrade West, catch up with old friends, and make some new and interesting contacts, as well.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 19, 2021
Bill aims to update CMS payment rules to add disposable NPWT devices to product options for at-home wound care and standardize payment method for NPWT devices.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 15, 2021
Sunrise’s QUICKIE power wheelchairs will soon sport LUCI’s smart wheelchair system, which uses various technologies to optimize users’ control, safety and security.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 15, 2021
Podcast
The AAHomecare Update at this week's Medtrade Spring offered a winder range of updates. Staff share their top-line priorities from that update, such as increasing SPA rates, extending relief, CMS's proposed O2 NCD and the American Rescue Plan.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 15, 2021
Strategy
HME sees seismic shift after seismic shift of market changes, but you can still control how you manage your business. Your purchasing strategy should be a top-of-the-list item when it comes to your management priorities.
- By Colton Mason
- Jul 15, 2021
Providers return to the western edition of Medtrade, held at the Phoenix convention center July 12-14, which brought a sense of familiarity, as well as some new features and fine tuning.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 15, 2021
Strategy
The market data solutions now available are light years beyond what we once had. How so, and how does an HME sales organization maximize its effectiveness with them?
The national complex rehab technology provider now has five locations in the sunshine state as it continues its national growth.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 15, 2021