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Helping Shape Healthcare Change

Brightree’s Release 21

Bath Safety Sans Remodel

Accreditation: Now or Never

Charting the Right Course

The 2009 HME Business Editorial Advisory Board

Respiratory Solutions

The 'How To' of Marketing New Technology to Physician Referrals

Whether you are introducing a new technology into the marketplace or providing continual follow-up service, relationship building is the most effective technique to support revenue over time.

Letter from the Editor

Are Oxygen Providers an Endangered Species?

With the cuts to oxygen that take effect January 2009, how many oxygen providers will be able to survive?

Funding Focus

CMS' Oxygen Policy: Confusion, Chaos and Crisis

Kelly Riley reviews the details of the long-awaited oxygen guidelines for the rental cap.



Respiratory Solutions

How to Reach Congress' Freshman Class

With the new Congress about to begin work on legislation that will be passed in the first 100 days, some providers have one unique opportunity to make a difference.

Roberts

Provider Perspective

Roberts Home Medical Welcomes Japanese Home Care Visitors

Roberts Home Medical Inc., located in Germantown, Md., is a full-line HME business with oxygen and respiratory services. The company has served Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., since 1977. For more information, visit www.robertshomemedical.com.

The Art of Evaluation

Before adding a new technology, it's important to weigh the benefits and risks from all sides: for your business, your staff and your patients. Here are some tips to determine if a new product will meet your needs.

Congressional Letter Calls for Delay of O2 Rules

Associations enlist providers to urge their Representatives to sign onto letter to CMS.

Freedom Lift Gains New Name, Logo

Freedom Lift Corp. will now operate under the name Freedom Sciences LLC, and has developed a new logo to reflect the change.

States Get ‘Unprecedented’ Medicaid Control

CMS final rule gives states greater flexibility in redesigning benefits.

Home Care Medical Expands Retail Presence

Southeastern Wisconsin HME provider Home Care Medical has expanded its retail presence in the Milwaukee area to include a redesigned, 8,400-square-foot facility.

Seeing the Whole Picture

Moving to Non-Delivery

Spreading the News

Unkind Cut

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