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CA's Bidding Program Cancelled

Golden state puts its formative DME RFP pilot program on deep freeze.

Your Pot of Gold

How providers can leverage software systems to increase billing efficiency and maximize cash flow.

A Smarter Scooter

Amigo Mobility’s new infrared sensor system helps prevent scooter accidents.

Oxygen Reform Compromise in Sight?

Various industry groups meet to discuss a revised oxygen benefit reform proposal.

MED Group Presenting Pre-Medtrade NCB Workshop

Oct. 11-12 event focuses on how providers can prepare for competitive bidding.

Round One Registration Now Open

CBIC emails and Open Door Forum provide details, deadlines.

Clare Ulik, APR, Joins CryoVation LLC

Will serve as Director of Marketing, providing advertising and publicity for manufacturer's compressed gas cylinder fill systems.

Medtrade, SIGVARIS Offer Compression Fitter Certification

Course will combine online course materials with pre-show training session at Medtrade Fall.

Atlanta Provider 271 of Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Companies

Extrakare also ranked 25th fastest-growing private healtcare business in U.S.

EZ-Access Names Gary Nowitz as Director of Sales for its Healthcare Division

EZ-Access Names Gary Nowitz as Director of Sales for its Healthcare Division



New Study Slams Competitive Bidding

AAHomecare uses findings to demonstrate to media why NCB will hurt healthcare.

NAIMES to Join Oxygen Reform Meeting

Meeting will include representatives from clinician and HME communities.

CMS Hosting Special NCB Open Door on Aug. 19

Conference call will provide details on providers can register to access the competitive bidding system

CMS Launches Bidder Education Campaign

CBIC will act as program’s focal point for keeping providers in the loop on round one rebid.

Round One Rebidding Starts Oct. 21

CMS announces full timeline for the round one rebid.

Observation Deck

Two Paths, One Result

Providers must lobby now, while building long-term relationships for tomorrow.

Funding Fundamentals

Fixing Our Repair Businesses

Finding an equitable method for Medicare repairs.

Problem Solvers

Special Delivery: Bed Installation

Delivering beds and support surfaces can be costly. How can providers fine-tune the process?

Product Solutions: Oxygen

A selection of some of the versatile oxygen products on the market.

Editor's Note

Creating Options

Health reform must source coverage from both the private and public sector.

Donning and Doffing Compression Garments

The obstacles patients face when putting on or taking off compression garments and how to overcome them.

Diabetes and Wound Care:

Knowledge Is Power

By fostering a free flow of information between referral partners and patients, HME providers can help ensure prevention and treatment of foot wounds.

Industry Responds to Negative Press

CNN, WSJ, other reports prompt AAHomecare, providers to wage ‘Myth vs. Reality’ campaign.

Obama Labels Homecare ‘Cost-Efficient’ Solution

President’s remarks at townhall meeting come on heels of similar comments made at DC roundtable.

Brightree, Invacare Form Alliance

Software will become key element of iPartner Solutions.

HME Business Podcast