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HME GPS Reduces Costs

Company has re-engineered technology and agreement terms of its HME-specific solution.

Auto Access Product Solutions

A round-up of recent market entries for helping patients to hit the road.

Sunrise, MED Group Extend Relationship

MED Group member retain contract access to manual mobility products.

Sebelius Nominated for HHS Secretary

Former Kansas Governor will help implement Administration's health plans.

Respiratory Solutions

Trip to D.C.: $1,000; Town Hall Meetings: Priceless

Town hall meetings are often the least attended event for a member of Congress. That fact makes the opportunity priceless for HME providers. Town hall meetings represent the perfect opportunity to meet your congressman in a small, accessible atmosphere.

A Ticket to Fly

Portable oxygen concentrators have been a godsend to patients used to lugging around heavy oxygen tanks and dealing with airlines for supplemental oxygen. Still, a POC has its own hassles that also outpace our typical travel headaches.

Provider Perspective

Three Providers Talk Travel Oxygen

Providers discuss the nuances of their travel oxygen programs.

Diabetes and Children: The Importance of Fitting in

Helping young diabetes patients minimize any perceived stigma while adhering to their treatment.

Clinician Talk: The Client’s Role in Evaluations

Client involvement in power mobility evaluations helps effect outcomes.

Editor's Note: Gaining Ground

HME industry lobbying efforts look like they’re paying off.



Respiratory Solutions

Business Strategies for a Cutting Environment

Faced with today’s economic challenges, many companies plan not only to contain costs, but to cut costs. The tactic may be to switch to non-delivery oxygen technologies to decrease delivery expenses. Market dynamics and history, however, demonstrate that companies can't cut their way to profitability over the long term. So, what else is there? Growth.

Oxygen to Go

Looking to start your own travel oxygen program? Respiratory Management asked the experts to identify the important steps to success.

Children at Play

The challenges and opportunities providers and clinicians face in helping young mobility patients live life to the fullest.

Funding Focus

Reimbursement for RAD: What to Remember

Observation Deck: The Correct Usage of ABNs

Advanced beneficiary notices can help address dreaded cash flow problems.

Auto Access Product Solutions

A round-up of recent market entries for helping patients to hit the road.

Power Mobility: Sitting Comfortably

The special seating needs of power mobility patients.

U.S. Health Spending Outpacing Economy

Recession puts 2008, 2009 health expenditures above other spending.

Medtrade Spring CEU Details Unveiled

Rehab and Respiratory conference tracks offer continuing education credits.

MED Group Slates National Rehab Network Summit

Scheduled for June 9 through 11, the event will be held in Denver

Medtrade Spring Sneak Peak: Fastrack Scoreboard

Software system provider gearing up to launch new tool.

Home Access: Focusing on Comfort and Independence

Helping patients enjoy their home life can help providers expand their business.

VGM Delays Seminar Series

Move is a response to CMS’s interim rule to restart competitive bidding.

CMS Delays Interim Competitive Bidding Rule

Effective date for round one restart from Feb. 17 to April 18.

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