Bill re-introduced into 111th Congress as H.R. 2373 calls for repeal of home oxygen rental cap.
Ergolet names Marsha Medlin director of medical products.
New HHS report said heartland patients’ access to care difficult to impossible.
Survey says three quarters of HME providers have prepared to fend off a swine flu pandemic.
New online offering has an eye on user friendliness.
A 65-31 Senate vote confirms former Kansas Governor as head of HHS.
Respiratory Solutions
All of the accrediting bodies suggest an internal self-audit as an excellent means of assessing an organization's level of preparation and readiness for the survey. It is useful to know hot-button items and standards that are frequently cited as being deficient as you perform your own self-audit.
- By Steve DeGenaro
- May 01, 2009
Funding Focus
When used correctly, the ABN can protect and enhance your revenue stream.
- By Kelly Riley
- May 01, 2009
Respiratory Solutions
It is hard for this small industry to rally together. We must take a different approach by creating an army of independent warriors for our cause.
- By Wayne Stanfield
- May 01, 2009
Committee will be sworn in and will meet for first time since CMS's IFR.
Running a successful cash business requires commitment on the provider's end, including proper staff training, quality products, snazzy displays and an inviting storefront. Outlined below are seven rules that industry experts suggest providers follow to set up a respiratory retail business.
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- May 01, 2009
Longtime Pennsylvania Republican politico swaps to Democratic party.
In this month's cover story, Jeanne St. Peter, vice president of marketing and managed care at Accurate Medical Equipment, Fort Worth, Texas, talks about her experience making the move to retail.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2009
Provider Perspective
With Jenene Reid, general manager, Sweetwater Medical West
ROHO Support Surfaces Referral Network will help clinicians place referrals with providers.
While the Senate Finance Committee approved her nomination, Republications delay full-Senate vote.
Event will raise money for arthritis research and other charities.
Industry redoubles efforts to end competitive bidding program as IFC goes into effect.
Computers Unlimited’s David Schaer Promoted to President
House sing-on letter calls for halt to interim rule’s April 18 implementation date.
Conference call scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on May 13.
Populist Caucus chair calls for rescinding of CMS's interim rule in a letter to DeParle.
Invacare CEO represents industry at White House Office of Health Reform discussion.
AAHomecare board gives plan the thumbs up, NAIMES says ‘not so fast.’
HHS Secretary nominee holds up after policy questions in hearing, tax questions in press, but must wait until after congressional recess for a vote.