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Business Solutions

Opening Orthopedic Opportunities

Offering orthopedic soft goods presents providers with a significant market opportunity that blends retail and funded revenue. Moreover, the patient groups using orthopedic products are people that providers often already serve. How can HME businesses open the door?

Home Oxygen Company Earns CPAP Audit Reprieve

Audit contractor Noridian tells provider it has closed its audit file thanks to it squeaky-clean performance in Round 1 of the Targeted Probe and Education Audit process

AAHomecare Urges Continued H.R. 4229 Advocacy

Bill remains an essential element in the strategy to obtain relief for rural providers and patients; association calls on providers to lobby lawmakers.

ATS Foundation, ResMed Unveil Research Grant

ResMed will fund $100K for two-year research fellowship that will study sleep-disordered breathing and PAP therapy

OPG Outlines Leadership Transition Timeline

Indiana provider of services for people with disabilities outline transition after CEO and COO announce their respective retirements.

Stratice Adds Home Health Expert to Advisor Board

Home health consultant and HIT entrepreneur Renee Picard Walsh will help DME/HME/POS e-prescribing company shape growth strategy.

VIDEO: Quantum Rehab Video Touts Made in USA Status

New video looks at CRT chair maker’s manufacturing facility, processes and products.

VIDEO: OMB Director Working to Release IFR

At a House Appropriations hearing, OMB Director Mulvaney confirms his Agency is working to release the rural relief IFR; says ‘I have probably received more calls about this than any other rule.’

Inogen Data Breach May Have Affected 30,000 Customers

Data accessed included Medicare identification number, insurance policy information and type of medical equipment provided, according to SEC filing.

DreamWear’s Three of a Kind

Philips rounds out its line of DreamWear masks with a full-face option, while maintaining an emphasis on patient engagement.



HME Advocates Discuss IFR with HHS

AAHomecare and other industry representatives discuss the rural relief IFR and bid reforms with HHS, CMS officials.

VGM Unveils HME Podcast

Weekly program will focus on HME industry business and regulatory issues.

ResMed Hires First-Ever CTO

Bobby Ghoshal joins the company after serving as COO of Brightree, will help company further establish itself in connected healthcare.

Industry Debates Merit of a Single Word

While H.R. 4229 language fails to make budget bill, lawmakers ‘encourage’ CMS to adopt rural relief IFR. The question is, what does that word actually mean?

CMS to Join Heartland Panel Discussion

Attendees to VGM event will be able to discuss regulations, reimbursements and audits with CMS representatives.

VGM Group, Total Respiratory and Rehab Donate Chair to 12-Year-Old

Custom-built track chair will help young wheelchair user get around his family’s home and farm in rural Dyersville, Iowa.

AAHomecare to Evaluate E-Prescribing Platforms

Association will work to promote adoption and acceptance of e-prescribing within the home medical equipment community.

Problem Solvers

Accrediting New Lines of Business

What should providers consider and plan for when it comes to obtaining accreditation for business expansions or acquisitions?

Product Solutions

Bath Safety

A look at some of the latest bath safety offerings on the market.

Accreditation Renewal

Don't Panic!

Accreditation renewal is nothing to worry about if you've been sticking to a plan.

Provider Strategy

Getting Started in Respiratory

How DME pharmacies can tap into new revenue via respiratory.

David Kopf

Editor's Note

Not an Option

Why won't Medicare fund power elevation? It should be a basic power chair capability by now.

Observation Deck

Engage and Retain Employees

Four tools to help you empower staff with ongoing education and training.

Purchasing: Leveraging Technology

Many HME software systems have inventory and purchasing capabilities. What are some key features?

IT Options for DME Pharmacies

Exploring the IT Options

How should DME pharmacies approach their technology options when it comes to integrating billing and management systems for the DME side of their businesses?

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