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AAHomecare Calling for Feedback

Association asking for industry members to report back on their Congressional meetings.

Clinician Talk

Optimizing Independence

Clinical applications for power mobility evaluations.

Problem Solvers

Fitting the Perfect Fit

How to help geriatric patients with flexibility limitations put on and take off tight compression hosiery.

HHS Appoints Mann as Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations

HHS Appoints Mann as Director of the Center for Medicaid and State Operations

Pressure Wound Staging

A cursory rundown of the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel's 2007 pressure wound staging guidelines.

HME Heads to the 'Hill'

Providers hold roughly 300 meetings with lawmakers to advance multi-pronged agenda.

Matching Mattresses to Patient Needs

What do providers need to consider form a wound care perspective?

All About Sleep

Welcome to Respiratory Management's first Special Sleep Issue!

CPAP Compliance

Winning at Compliance

Now that providers are five months into the new PAP LCD policy (at press time), Respiratory Management wanted to know: How are providers faring?

Funding Focus

Capturing Compliance Creates More Than Cash

The time for looking closely at therapy compliance is at hand.



Heart

Could Losing Sleep Break Hearts?

Although the link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular problems is well known, recent studies have shed light on just how harmful untreated sleep apnea can be to the heart.

Respiratory Solutions

Liquid Oxygen Delivery: Safety & Compliance Considerations

If you are transporting, delivering and filling liquid oxygen, how do you know that you are doing so safely and in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations?

CMS’s Round One Re-bid Underway

Agency says bidding will begin this fall.

Respiratory Solutions

How to Critically Read a Scientific Paper

When working in the respiratory field, it's imperative to keep up with the latest research to make sure you are providing the best care for your patients. But how can you know if the research you're reading is relevant to your business practices?

Respiratory Solutions

Evaluating Your Oxygen Business for Efficiencies

HME respiratory providers are focused on providing the best possible solutions for their patients, which includes product and customer service solutions. In today's challenging reimbursement climate, specifically with the 36-month oxygen cap, understanding all of the costs associated with your business is more important than ever.

AAHomecare to Senate Finance: Take HME Off List of Potential Cuts

Committee has been considering HME cuts to pay for health reform.

How to Prepare for Accreditation

The deadline to be accredited is rapidly approaching. What should you be doing?

Rossnagel Promoted to President and CEO of Sunrise Medical

Cannizzaro to Continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors

MED Group, HNA Enter Recruiting Agreement

Healthcare Networks of America expands panel of caregivers to include HMEs.

Army of Philips Respironics Employees Supports Pittsburgh Marathon

More than 130 Philips Respironics employees volunteered for the event, and more than 150 company representatives competed in the event, which drew more than 10,000 participants.

Weeks Group Makes Case for LOS Management

New report says LOS Management offers one of the best opportunities to boost provider profitability.

ACHC Launches Sleep Lab Accreditation Program

The program was created for both freestanding and hospital-based sleep labs.

Team Invacare's Van Der Vorst Wins Düsseldorf Marathon

Athlete takes women’s handcycle division with a lead of more than 7 minutes.

HMEs Expect Sleep Revenue to Grow by 9 Percent

Q2 2009 HME Business, Wachovia study shows growth expectations for next 12 months slightly down from Q4 2008 survey.

A Welcome Stow-Away

Bruno’s new powered transfer seat offers easy access for truck and SUV owners.

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