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RRI Debuts New Cylinder Restraints

Responsive Respiratory has released new DOT-compliant vehicle cylinder restraints for cylinder transport.

Pennsylvania Associations Hosting Events to Fight NCB

The Western Pennsylvania Home Medical Equipment Providers Council and the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers will host a new event during the congressional recess to help providers fight round one of CMS’s national competitive bidding program.

OAMES Holding Two NCB Forums

The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services is hosting two public forums on April 15 and 16 to provide attendees with a “reality check” on NCB.

Cash Sales Checkup

What’s the prognosis for HME’s retail revolution in the ‘New Economy?’

Inside the Breathing Zone

Many people are familiar with the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution. In metropolitan areas, for example, air quality is color coded to assist those with respiratory sensitivities. Those with allergies and asthma monitor pollen count, and smog is easy to pinpoint. Unfortunately, few people are familiar with the dangers lurking inside their own homes.

Funding Focus

A Silver Lining Amid the Black Clouds of the New Oxygen Policy

Saying there is anything positive in the new oxygen policy is a bit akin to telling someone newly unemployed that they will now receive a few more tax advantages. Nevertheless, with so little positives mentioned, it is important that providers are aware of the few threads that are out there.

HME Software Inventory Control Features

Nearly all HME software systems provide tools that let providers gain better control of their inventory management.

A Well Oiled Machine

How HME providers can optimize inventory operations through technology.

Observation Deck: Six Simple Steps for O&P Success

Breast prosthetic products and services bring new opportunity to HME providers.

Opening Lines of Communication

Addressing the respiratory conditions of bariatric patients takes more than just a CPAP.



Consider Consumer Financing

Consumer financing might resurface in HME cash sales.

What Does Loyalty Mean?

Do your customers get excited to see you?

Product Solutions: CPAPs

A roundup of some of the latest CPAP and related offerings.

Respiratory Solutions

Oxygen Transport: The Importance of Safety

While oxygen is of great therapeutic value, it is also highly regulated and can be of extreme danger if not handled correctly.

Editor's Note: Unsolicited Advice

Some dos and don’ts for Sebelius, or whoever finally takes the helm of HHS.

AAHomecare, Medtrade Strike New Deal

Association and trade show ink 15-year deal that will drive money back to industry programs.

NOC Releases Draft Oxygen Reform Plan

Coalition seeks comments through state associations in order to finalize plan that will go before legislators.

CMS: Surety Bond Still On Track

Agency says $50,000 bond requirement will be implemented May 4.

Graham-Field Debuts HybridLX Rollator Transport Chair

Graham-Field has release its Lumex HybridLX Rollator Transport Chair, a rollator that combines the functions of a wheeled walker and a transport chair.

Pride to Mentor Industrial Design Students

Pride Mobility will collaborate with the Metropolitan State College of Denver’s Department of Industrial Design to assist students develop products for the disabled.

Sitting Comfortably

The special seating needs of power mobility patients.

SeQual Donates POCs to Sudan Clinic

O2 equipment maker SeQual gives POCs to the Duk Lost Boys Clinic in war-torn Sudan.

CAU, Mike Tracey Consulting Enter JV

HME software vendor CAU partners up with industry veteran Mike Tracey to provide custom software consulting services for its users.

April Senate Finance Hearing to Address NCB

AAH says expect competitive bidding boosters to push for the program’s implementation at April 1 hearing.

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