Succeeding in DME means offering a variety of options to your customers. Here are some of the latest products on the market for DME pharmacies to stock.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Business Solutions
Oxygen products and services are a key segment for HME, but not all of its users are Medicare beneficiaries. What are the new non-Medicare markets? What are the new oxygen business models that are being developed to serve those markets? Who are the patients? How can providers find a way in?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Provider Strategy
While the bid gap is enticing, Blue Chip Medical's Ron Resnick points out a variety of non-Medicare DMEPOS business opportunities that enterprising HME providers can -- and should -- pursue.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Editor's Note
CBD represents a solid market opportunity for DME pharmacies, but work needs to be done. Fortunately, we're getting there.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Products & Technology
The software systems that providers use continue to respond to industry changes. They add new capabilities in order to help providers tackle new trends, challenges and opportunities. We survey the latest developments from a variety of software companies to see how their products are evolving to help providers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Problem Solvers
CPAP cleaners give providers a chance to not only stretch their revenues via a solid retail item, but also benefit their patients' care and compliance. What’s the business case? What’s the therapeutic case? How do
the devices work? How do providers get started? HMEB talks to a couple experts to get the details.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Observation Deck
How to approach the CGS/Noridian letter and the '60-Day Rule.'
- By Jeffrey S. Baird, Wayne van Halem
- Dec 01, 2018
Product Profile
Nasal high-flow therapy is a relatively new method for helping patients clear dry, clogged airways, and the Airvo is introducing it to the home setting.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2018
Starting Dec. 3, SmartSaver rates for Medtrade Spring 2019 will offer substantial conference and expo registration discounts.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2018
CMS has postponed the deadline to Dec. 17 for public comments on including certain ventilator classes in future rounds of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2018
Various HME groups meet to explore best practices for online and social media campaigns to advance grassroots organizing.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2018
Well-known mobility advocate, writer and speaker, Smith also handled publications for Pride Mobility and Quantum Rehab.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2018
Bill to protect accessories for manual CRT wheelchairs sees new activity on the Hill; advocates could achieve passage before Congress adjourns.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2018
The Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility now includes capnography testing in their software platform.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 15, 2018
Agency is currently soliciting public comments on the expansion; MedPAC had earlier identified comparatively high reimbursement for ventilators under Medicare.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 15, 2018
Manufacturer cuts lead times on builder or special order lift chairs by 15 days.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 15, 2018
As HHS declares a public health emergency, CMS has issued blanket waivers to help beneficiaries get needed care and services.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 15, 2018
AAHomecare says that while the rule might be final ‘we’re just getting started.’ How do providers proceed?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 15, 2018
The new division will serve cannabis and the industrial hemp businesses.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 15, 2018
Shape-changing memory fibers will be integrated into thin garments that provide variable compression.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 08, 2018
VGM Government Relations identifies which HME allies will return for in the 116th Congress, which ones won’t, and outlines how the industry can pick up new advocates.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 08, 2018
The smart chair company and engineering students from the University of California, San Diego are developing a wheelchair with next-gen drivability features.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 08, 2018
Jan Hirsch appointed founding dean of University of California, Irvine’s new School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences; she joins in January 2019.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 06, 2018
The acquisition will expand ResMed’s out-of-hospital SaaS Portfolio into long-term care settings.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 06, 2018
The integration will let HME providers receive and initiate fully electronic DME orders for completion and fulfillment.
- By Leila McNeill
- Nov 06, 2018