New study shows that the incidence of home oxygen fire fatalities is underreported, and likely as high as between 100 and 150 fatalities a year.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
AAHomecare calls on providers to focus H.R. 2771 lobbying efforts on the lawmakers who backed H.R. 4229 in the last Congress.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
Financial executive with 30 years’ experience will service on the HME manufacturer’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
After releasing the study on U.S home oxygen fires, BPR Medical’s Richard Radford discusses how oxygen providers can help mitigate the risk of fire.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
CBP Education Collaborative provides context on profit/loss feature; CMS notifies bidders that ratios used to calculate non-lead rates on items that have changed payment class .
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
Business Solutions
Retail sales continue to play an increasingly important role in the realm of standard power mobility. Some providers have decided to eschew the funded mobilty entirely and have opted to go 100 percent retail. HMEB talks to two retail-only mobility providers to pick up some of the lessons they’ve learned on the path to success.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
Delegates met with N.Y. State Senator Patrick Gallivan, staff for Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), and staff for Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) to discuss various issues.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
Products & Technology
If we look at the sleep market, a compelling business case for remote patient monitoring comes into focus. RPM lets providers help referral partners provide better care and demonstrate outcomes to payers, which is a big differentiator. However, does RPM work for all categories? Moreover, for how long can HMEs expect to control the information loop?
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
The state says it will move to managed care in one phase in February rather than beginning the process on Nov. 1.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
The end of bidding for Round 2021 is fast approaching; industry experts share insights on what providers need to be doing now.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
The exclusive distribution agreement with VMI marks UK-based Mobility Networks’ entry into the North American market.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
RCM has come to HME, and two experts in the area of RCM and business analytics join the HME Business Podcast to take a deep dive into RCM and analytics and how providers can use these tools to boost profitability.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 03, 2019
Observation Deck
Providers have known for a long time that competitive bidding would spell the end of big public payer profits. So why keep pining for the past?
- By Wayne Slavitt
- Sep 01, 2019
Provider Strategy
The four elements central in your HME business's performance.
- By Jonathan Walters
- Sep 01, 2019
Accreditation is a key asset for providers; we round up some of the services available to them.
Connection means that HDMS users can use VendorLink to order Essity products as well as drop ship them to patients.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Provider Strategy
The four elements that play a central role in your HME business' performance.
- By Jonathan Walters
- Aug 29, 2019
The special rates offer discounts on conference and expo passes, as well as other show content, for the Oct. 21-23 event.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Campaign aims to raise awareness of the industry's contributions by profiling providers that make a difference in their patients' lives and in their communities; first HME Hero is Gayle Devin of ActivStyle.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Analysts expect 41 million cases of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the United States by 2026, and most of those users will opt for CGMs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Medtrade
With a mixed attendance of HME veterans and newcomers to the industry, the Oct. 21-23 event in Atlanta serves up a mix of educational and expo offerings designed to serve all levels.
Personal Electric Vehicle maker and personal transportation company look at establishing a global Mobility-as-a-Service business.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Podcast
Legal expert Jeff Baird discusses managed care on latest HMEB podcast episode; podcast also examines how providers can better manage their equipment ‘fleets.’
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Representatives of HME, CRT and women’s health businesses discuss small business impact of policies governing wheelchair accessories, custom breast prostheses, and Medicaid managed care.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
HME member service organization and health system develop a gift shop that benefits Waterloo Medical Center and Cedar Falls Medical Center.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019