June's HHS OIG report on PAP resupply overpayments has resulted in Medicare contractors asking some sleep providers to review claims going back over six years.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 04, 2018
A new bill would require Medicare to fund custom breast protheses, and a public awareness campaign is driving support for the nascent legislation.
- By Leila McNeill
- Oct 04, 2018
Twelve products recognized across categories ranging from business services to DME products in the fifth year of the provider-judged competition.
Editor's Note
How in touch are you with the future of your business? If you say 'not very,' you're not alone. However, a change in perspective could help your HME business realize more of its strategic goals.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2018
Observation Deck
Most sales growth plans fail. Here are three steps any provider can take to implement a winning sales strategy.
Product Profile
Shoprider's XLR14 Group 2 complex rehab chairs aren't full-blown CRT, but they help patients with needs that go beyond a basic, Group 1 device.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2018
Business Solutions
Each October we ask the members of HMEB’s editorial advisory board to share their insights into the trends, obstacles, challenges and opportunities that providers will likely encounter over the next several months. This year, the board members are pointing to several developments that providers might not have on their radars.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2018
Product Solutions
Providing incontinence and urological supplies with compassion, discretion and product knowledge fills a critical need in many patients' lives. What are some of the latest offerings?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2018
Problem Solvers
Despite the large population of mastectomy patients, Medicare does not fund custom breast prostheses. A new campaign and bill aims to change that.
- By David Kopf, Leila McNeill
- Oct 01, 2018
House letter up to more than 75 signers, with the deadline extended to Oct. 5; Senate letter calls for more relief for rural and non-bid providers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 28, 2018
Four women named as key eaders in the HME community; the winner will be announced at Medtrade in Atlanta.
- By Leila McNeill
- Sep 27, 2018
Providers have until end of day Friday to get members of the House to sign letter calling for CMS to add more reforms to its proposed rule.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 27, 2018
‘25 Sales Tips You Can Learn From Your Mother’ now includes new lessons and features from sales coach Ty Bello.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 20, 2018
AAHomecare whitepaper assesses the impact of Medicaid MCO plans and other payers’ use of sole source contracts.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 20, 2018
Providers called on to lobby lawmakers to sign a letter asking CMS to expand relief for HME providers in its proposed ESRD/DMEPOS rule.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 20, 2018
President and owner of Best Home Medical recognized for her efforts representing industry on Capitol Hill.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 20, 2018
Flexpoint Ford’s investment aims to advance MobilityWork’s expansion efforts.
- By Leila McNeill
- Sep 19, 2018
Rebranding reflects the company’s strategy to unify its various IT brands and bridge the software gaps between healthcare markets.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 17, 2018
The public awareness campaign pushes Medicare to fund custom breast prostheses as Essentially Women and VGM Government Relations work to develop legislation requiring Medicare to do so.
- By Leila McNeill, David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2018
The conference will feature nearly 20 education sessions and an exhibit hall.
- By Leila McNeill
- Sep 13, 2018
Data showing a drop off in the provisioning of accessories for manual CRT chairs could boost Congressional support for H.R. 3730 and S. 486.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2018
Corporate leader with a consumer-focused background Mark Shaughnessy will lead both VMI and its AMS Vans division.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2018
As HHS Secretary Azar declares a public health emergency, CMS says it will ease requirements for DME items lost or damaged due to the storm.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2018
As Sept. 10 deadline looms, HME associations, advocates remind providers that CMS’s proposed rule offers concrete opportunity to achieve wins for the industry.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 06, 2018
The new portal gives providers the ability to sell directly to healthcare facilities.
- By Leila McNeill
- Sep 06, 2018