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AAH Update: New Organization Announces Goals

Combined organization hopes unified voice heard louder on Capitol Hill.

Women's Health

Through the Looking Glass: Seeing Beyond the Product

Seating and Positioning

Getting Comfortable: Finding the right seating and positioning product is vital for those who need support.

Diabetes Update: Another Option

New technology is giving home medical equipment providers more ways to improve care for diabetic patients.

Wound Care: Reimbursement Relief

New provisions increase Medicare reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities, wound care.

Aids to Daily Living: Making Everyday Life Easier

Aids to daily living increase independence for users, boost profits for providers.

Rehab News

Re/hab Technology on the Web -Buyer Beware! Everyone Beware?

Reimbursement Update

Weighing the Options: HME providers should consider the outcome before deciding whether or not to accept assignment.

Medtrade 1999 Wrap-up

Retail panel presents home medical equipment (HME) provider success stories at annual trade show.

Incontinence Update: Getting the Word Out

Customer service and the Internet play a vital role in the marketing of incontinence products.



Reimbursement Update

Watch Your Back!: Preventing theft and loss is an ongoing proactive requirement for HME business owners.

Software Update: Creating Internet Solutions for HME

An on-line tutorial gives HME providers a step-by-step method for succeeding in e-commerce.

Bath Safety: Succeeding in Safety

Home medical equipment providers can use customer service and training skills to succeed in the bath safety product market.

HIDA/99 and Chicago: A Winning Combination

HIDA's Annual Trade Show and Educational Forum heads to the Windy City for a weekend of education, networking and fun.

Retail Trends: Buy Programs, Not Products

Independent home medical equipment providers must take advantage of promotions to get the most from their price.

Medtrade '99: 20 Years in the Making

The industry's largest trade show celebrates its 20th year of presenting educational conferences, showcasing new products.

Mobility: From a Kid's Point of View

Manufacturers, HME providers must pay attention to the little details when fitting children with mobility products.

Wound Care

New initiatives to promote quality care in nursing facilities.

Respiratory Care: Regulating RADs

Home medical equipment providers need to be prepared for new HCFA regulations due in October.

Conference Preview: HIDA/99: Compete. Achieve. Succeed.

Attendees can gain a competitive advantage through networking, education and product knowledge.

RAP 2000: Writing Their Own Rules

Rehabilitation Providers Look Toward Creating Accreditation, Industry Standards

Wound Care - Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Home care providers can learn from regulatory and legal actions being taken against nursing facilities.

Computer Software - Software Use is Key to Managing Business

HME providers must look to software packages to reduce staff time and outstanding accounts payable.

Product Selection, Customer Service Key to Retaining Customers

Stocking and marketing a sensible supply of specialty products places home medical equipment providers at the front of the line.

Prevention, Wellness Bring Growth

Manufacturers of home diagnostic products offer new lines of profit for HME providers.

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