The well-known HME advocate developed a deep level of expertise in healthcare policy that he applied to the industry association’s efforts.
Service Profile
As COVID-19 vaccines get rolling, an accreditation organization has launched a new immunization certification program for pharmacies, but the pandemic isn’t the only reason.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
Products & Technology
Here's a launchpad of compelling HME products and services that'll help your business boost its appeal to patients and referral partners — and hopefully help your revenues rocket upward.
Editor's Note
What's the situation with Round 2021 of competitive bidding and what does it mean for pharmacies serving DMEPOS beneficiaries?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2021
Tara Kersten, M.D. will help the national CRT provide clinical insights, support advocacy efforts, and help with outcomes studies.
Podcast
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the HME industry is starting to anticipate what post-acute healthcare will look like going forward. Spiro Health’s Gary Sheehan offers his perspectives and insights.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 25, 2021
Now named the EXP PRO, the batteries can be used to power PAP devices while traveling and offer features that make them well suited to even more rugged activities, such as camping.
The compromise legislation extends the moratorium until the end of the year. It now moves to the House for passage and then President Biden's office to be signed into law.
Besides adding $650 million in reimbursements for oxygen suppliers over the next 10 years, the recent win should pay other dividends industry advocates say.
The rugged, open-front cart is designed to save space and more easily move oxygen cylinders around providers’ facilities.
CBD
CBD has become a blanket descriptor for a range of chemical compounds that HME providers and DME pharmacies should more closely comprehend in order to help their clients.
- By Nick DiFrancesco
- Mar 25, 2021
Starting April 1, the new rates don’t apply budget neutrality, resulting in an increase in reimbursement for oxygen products nationwide.
Funding will help maker of remote monitoring platform for diabetes patients accelerate its market growth.
New offerings help respiratory providers and providers of custom mobility products demonstrate their commitment to care management and quality of life.
Certification program enables DME pharmacies to show they support the CDC’s COVID-19 requirements and helps them tap into new service opportunities.
Podcast
Going forward, providers' sales teams must implement a more robust sales process that integrates market data and CRM.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 16, 2021
Billing
Why outsourcing your HME prior authorization service is important in 2021?
- By Ronnie Hastings
- Mar 15, 2021
Legal Analysis
In transitioning from fee-for-service payment to value-based care, the new model has run up against the federal physician self-referral law and the federal anti-kickback statute, which have both seen modifications as a result. There is a lot that providers need to understand, so here's a deep dive into the topic.
- By Jeffrey S. Baird
- Mar 11, 2021
National Kitchen & Bath Association recognizes Ohio provider of accessible home design solutions and services with Innovative Showroom Award.
New Philips survey shows 70% of people experienced new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic — and 72% of patients who stopped therapy did so because of it.
Florida, Tenn. associations cancel their March events; FAHCS gears up for live event in August; ATHOMES makes ready for Sept. in-person conference.
With Medicare’s moratorium set to expire soon, AAHomecare and other advocates are reaching out to lawmakers to extend the suspension of the cuts until the end of 2021.
The quickly growing network of Canadian HME providers adds four locations with the new addition of Southeastern Ontario independent home healthcare provider.
National provider of complex rehab and independent living solutions opens up a new office in Fargo to serve the city and surrounding communities.