Podcast
COVID-19 taught providers a lot in terms of infection control, telehealth and other aspects of their businesses. What lessons will stick around for the long haul and what things should they have been doing all along?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2021
Even as the nation’s vaccination rate climbs and more Americans come out of lockdown, COVID-19’s impact on sleep continues to be felt.
PR firm will work with association to generate news coverage and opinion articles conveying the industry’s value on a national and state level.
The public health emergency, as well as the regulatory relaxations associated with it, will continue for another 90 days.
The legislative efforts seek to protect state reimbursement rates and patient access for HME by blocking moves to privatize state Medicaid programs.
Podcast
CMS relaxed telehealth regulations for CRT, but what are the technology tools available and how do providers implement it? Moreover, shouldn’t it be a regular part of the way care and business are conducted?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 21, 2021
Three employees bring more than 25 years’ experience to the region and are part of an ongoing expansion by the national CRT provider.
The event will let attendees socialize at various bars set up on the show floor and stroll the show floor to get a head start on the expo portion of the annual HME event.
Citing the overall trend toward healthcare in the home, private equity investors BPOC back provider’s plans for continued growth.
The moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequestration reimbursement cut now lasts until Dec. 31.
Several months ago CMS threatened it would resume its claims audits. Now that is happening and audit expert Wayne van Halem provides the details on what’s happening and what providers need to know.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2021
The special discount rates are the lowest possible prices for the annual industry conference and expo, slated for July 12-14 in Phoenix.
The new Manchester, N.H. facility is part of the national CRT provider’s expanding presence in the Northeast region.
Due April 30, the presentations can be either 60 or 90 minutes and can be submitted for various conference tracks at the Oct. 18-20 event in Atlanta.
The event, running Sept. 13-15, will feature both in-person presentations and a virtual component so that registrants can earn contact hours, as well as network with and learn from peers.
The new relationship and integration should make it easier for DME/HME pharmacies to access various programs from ReayHealth’s national network.
Representing 50 percent of the population, women have unique needs that require unique products and services that DME pharmacies can provide. That said, pharmacies must also strive to provide knowledgeable, top-shelf care. What goes into accomplishing that?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
RoEzIt Dermal Care and CPAP Moisture Therapy are designed to help increase patient comfort and compliance with oxygen and sleep therapy.
Editor's Note
We all want to get back to normal, but can we? What if we can make something better?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
Wound Care
Wound care expert Heather Trumm, BSN, RN, CWON, discusses how HME providers can find a path into a service category that covers nearly all the patient groups they serve.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
Observation Deck
Physician self-referral law and the federal anti-kickback statute have seen modifications in the move to value-based care.
- By Jeffrey S. Baird
- Apr 01, 2021
CBD is an increasingly popular OTC option for pain management, and the range of offerings continues to expand. What are some of the latest products available to DME pharmacies?
Business Solutions: Data
Providers create, collect and record incomprehensibly large amounts of data that can benefit their business. How have they been leveraging it, what are some best practices, and how will its use expand and improve?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
While the extended moratorium on the 2% cuts officially ends April 1, CMS will continue holding off on applying them while Congress finishes related legislative action.