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Negotiating Managed Care Contracts; Part 4

In the final installment of a four-part series, HME industry legal expert Jeffrey S. Baird covers working towards state legislative remedies and the steps that providers can take to persuade a Plan.

HMEB Podcast Episode 004 Now Online

Latest installment in HMEB’s quickly growing podcast survey examines breast cancer legislation and six-year lookback audits.

CMS Releases Initial Round 2021 Details

Information released on revised competitive bidding program released includes important dates, bid areas, product categories, and structural changes to the program.

Addition of Ventilators to Bidding a ‘Terrifying Development’

Public statement from AAHomcare’s Tom Ryan says including non-invasive ventilators in Round 2021 will hurt access for patients that ‘critically depend’ on them.

Providers Urged to Attend Legislative Conference

AAHomcare calls on providers to register for May 22-23 Washington Legislative Conference to get their best set of legislative meetings.

AAHomecare Makes Bona Fide Bid Recommendations

Association calls on CMS to educate bidders on lead item pricing and to make additional checks that bidders submit bona fide bids.

Negotiating Managed Care Contracts; Part 3

In the third of a four-part series, HME industry legal expert Jeffrey S. Baird discusses the remaining key contract provisions and how HME providers can properly gain access to another provider's third-party payer contract.

PlayMaker Health, Team@Work Partner for Professional Services

Sales and management consulting firm will provide business development training and strategic support to HME software company’s Health Partner Program.

‘Let Her Decide’ Campaign Backs New Legislation

Public awareness campaign backing Breast Cancer Equity Acts kicks into high gear on International Women’s Day.

A New Approach to Incontinence

Triple W’s DFree uses a small ultrasound sensor and patients’ smartphones to help them proactively manage their incontinence.



David Kopf

Editor's Note

A Shifting Landscape?

Distant market forces could move the earth under providers' feet. How should they react?

Observation Deck

5 Ways to Build Referral Sources

This five-minute read will give you five easy steps to help you educate your oxygen referral partners and strengthen those relationships in the process.

Problem Solvers

Taking Accreditation to the Next-Level

Providers have learned that accreditation can be a marketplace differentiator, but how can they magnify that competitive advantage?

Product Solutions

Software

A quick roundup of some of the latest developments in HME billing and management software.

Provider Strategy

How to Drive Two Trains at Once

Three ways advanced KPIs and analytics can help HME providers increase their profitability.

Negotiating Managed Care Contracts; Part 2

In the second of a four-part series, HME industry legal expert Jeffrey S. Baird continues his examination of the key contract provisions related to Medicaid Managed Care Plans.

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Products & Technology

6 Must-Stock Retail Categories

Every HME provider in the industry knows that retail sales offer a logical way to extend their funded business as well as reach new, cash-paying customers. What they might not know is which categories are proven winners. We talk to various HME providers and retail sales experts to learn more about the top-selling products that drive revenue for them, and what should be must-stock items for your retail business.

Third Episode of HMEB Podcast Now available

The latest edition of the recently launched industry news service meets with Brown & Fortunato's Jeffery Baird to examine managed care and Essentially Women's Nikki Jensen to discuss health opportunities.

Custom Breast Prostheses Bills Introduced in House and Senate

Legislation re-introduced in the House and debuted in the Senate would require Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses, the only part of the body Medicare doesn’t cover. 

Negotiating Managed Care Contracts; Part 1

In the first of a four-part series, HME industry legal expert Jeffrey S. Baird explains Medicaid Managed Care Plans and how providers can properly prepare to negotiate agreements with those plans.

AAHomecare Expands Payer Relations Team

Building on its wins in turning back Medicaid programs and other payer relations achievements, association taps David Chandler to help develop Medicare Advantage strategies.

QS/1 Partnering With Digital Pharmacist

Two companies will offer secure ways to help providers communicate via mobile devices and the web to fill and monitor prescriptions.

Medtrade Spring Early Rates Ending

Special discount rates for April 16 to 18 industry event end this Saturday, Feb. 23.

OxyGo Launches Bluetooth-Enabled POC

Device connects to patient app and provider desktop to facilitate a variety of remote monitoring functions.

Second Episode of HMEB Podcast Now available

The latest edition of the newly launched industry news service interviews national association leaders about the legislative and regulatory agenda for HME and CRT over the coming months.

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