Observation Deck
Trying to roll with the increasing complexity of HME billing? Here's a three-part formula leveraging technology that can give providers more control.
Products & Technology
Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) has become an essential element in managing a successful HME business. Moreover, the number and variety of metrics providers use to measure their performance continues to expand. We talk to various experts to survey the KPIs today's providers must track, and how they can use technology to do that.
- By Leila McNeill
- Jan 01, 2019
Business Solutions
Are you setting the right strategy for 2019? This marks our 11th annual survey of the 10 key trends that will impact the home medical equipment industry the most during the New Year. In this year's list, larger healthcare and retail trends could impact HME more than anticipated. As a result, this installment of the Big 10 list is a must-read.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2019
Editor's Note
CBD could help a lot of HME customers suffering from pain issues, and this represents a good business opportunity, but some things must happen before HMEs should dive in.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2019
Provider Strategy
Determining which type of power wheelchair is right for a client requires 'knowing the code' as well as understanding patient needs.
- By Julie Piriano
- Jan 01, 2019
Partnership combines WellSky’s home health and hospice software with PlayMaker’s purpose-built HME platform.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2018
CMS’s decision to apply budget neutrality offsets to 2019 fee schedule sees reimbursement reductions for a variety of oxygen codes.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2018
An integration partner since 2015, Apacheta’s delivery management and field marketing tools will expand Brightree’s capabilities.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 20, 2018
The myNumotion app provides self-service tools and higher information transparency.
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 18, 2018
Increases range between 2.3%-2.5%, marking highest inflation-related upticks since CMS first implemented competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2018
SmartSaver rates for Medtrade Spring 2019 offer substantial conference and expo registration discounts, but expire Dec. 22
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2018
House passes Medicaid bill containing provisions to protect funding for manual CRT accessories; Senate now working to consider bill under unanimous consent.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2018
A report from the American Thoracic Society calls for further analysis into relation between competitive bidding and problems with oxygen patients’ care.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 13, 2018
The effort to protect accessories for manual CRT chairs sees a nail-biting legislative effort at the end of the 115th Congress.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 10, 2018
Revised program offers resources and education to help HME providers diversify into wound care, expand existing wound care services.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2018
The acquisition will let Pride focus on its scooter and chair lines while allowing Hamar to bolster its vehicle lifts.
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 06, 2018
Product Profile
Thanks to an innovative technological approach, the FLYP portable nebulizer offers therapy in a small form factor.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2018
HME software company Bonafide Management Systems has fully integrated with the patient billing and collection service.
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 06, 2018
Acquisition of cloud-connected healthcare company will give ResMed technology for remotely monitoring COPD and asthma patients’ medication use.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 06, 2018
A look at some of the latest oxygen offerings on the market.
How can you maximize your revenues for a small pharmacy?
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 01, 2018
Products & Technology
Our fifth annual HMEB New Product Awards competition has yielded some solid winners. After careful review from our panel of HME provider judges, we have announced 12 winning products across multiple categories. Learn more about the winning offerings, and how these products can benefit your business and your patients.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Several DME product categories are almost guaranteed sellers. What are the best ways to stock them so that you maximize their revenue potential?
- By Leila McNeill
- Dec 01, 2018
There's a robust e-commerce market for DME products. How can your DME pharmacy tap into it?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Editor's Note
DMEPOS represents an outsized share of audit appeals at ALJ. Providers must take action first.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018