Results of the Wachovia 2008 Sleep Survey — a partnership with HME Business, Respiratory Management’s sister publication — reveal a slowdown of the sleep market. According to the study, HME providers expect their sleep revenue to grow by 10 percent in the next 12 months vs. 11 percent last year.
Letter From the Editor
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 01, 2008
Whether you’re currently carrying liquid oxygen or you’re in one of the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the competitive bidding program, chances are you’re examining the viability of liquid. While there are many clinical benefits of this modality, especially from a patient standpoint, traditionally, the costs for providing liquid have been prohibitive. If you’re reconsidering liquid or just looking for a way to stay profitable, here are some things you should know.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 01, 2008
Vote to move bill from debate to final vote fails, leaving NCB poised to go into effect on July 1.
As people age and life happens, a dream home can quickly lose some of its appeal. But making minor adjustments, or in some cases, having a home completely remodeled, can allow a person to stay where the heart is.
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Jun 27, 2008
The House of Representatives votes to approve, H.R., 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which could delay NCB by at least 18 months.
Associations urge providers to lobby Congress to support the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act of 2008.
How to steer patients in the right direction when they need new wheels.
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Jun 20, 2008
Mary Kay Warner has joined Pride Mobility Products Corp. as its general manager of public relations and tradeshows.
A collection of some 02 solutions that help patients hit the road.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Jun 06, 2008
Providers expect sleep revenue growth to be slightly down from past survey.
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, OSA is estimated to occur in 1 to 3 percent of otherwise healthy preschool children. Peak prevalence is between the ages of 2 and 6, though OSA can occur at any time between infancy and adolescence. Sleep apnea is thought to be equally prevalent among boys and girls.
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Jun 01, 2008