Business Solutions
Providers of standard power mobility have dealt with reimbursement and regulatory upheaval for several years now. Have they finally established a profitable and sustainable business model? We talk to some experts to cut through the hype and see where standard power providers are finding real revenues and better margins.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2018
Business Solutions
Smart inventory purchasing has always played a pivotal role in running an HME business, but in retail having the right purchasing strategy can make or break a provider's ability to turn a profit. What should providers consider when purchasing for retail, and what should they look for from their vendor partners?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2018
Even if a provider is fully focused on Medicare, it can boost revenues by offering upgrades. What should providers keep in mind when expanding their accessories business?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2018
Before upgrading software, decide how deep you will wade into DMEPOS.
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Apr 01, 2018
Purchase of R&D company includes intellectual property and regulatory approvals for three-pound POC.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 26, 2018
Longtime industry advocate takes on new position to open a DC-based government relations, legislative and regulatory office for industry law firm.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 26, 2018
For 25 years, the VGM division has helped connect commercial insurance and workers’ compensation programs to HME providers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 22, 2018
The event offers an opportunity for providers to network and help fund efforts to raise public awareness of the industry's value.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 22, 2018
Seating for workshops still available in limited numbers; registration still open for networking events.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 22, 2018
The growth of condition drives total cost of care for sufferers to surpass $250 billion for the second year in a row.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 22, 2018
While the omnibus budget package didn't include the rural relief bill's legislative language, it does ask CMS to implement the IFR.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 22, 2018
Global report: Most adults think sleep is important, but don't feel guilty for not prioritizing it.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 15, 2018
New hires include Zenko as SVP of HME division, Blockinger as VP of strategic accounts, Scarsella as national sales director, and Kaplan as VP of product management.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 15, 2018
Initiative aims to support respiratory equipment providers via a variety of services and vendor relationships.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 15, 2018
With March 23 deadline to keep the government funded looming, HME advocates push hard to get rural relief provisions integrated into appropriations bill.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 15, 2018
Organizing and lobbying from state and national stakeholders reversed significant planned cuts from Superior HealthPlan.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 08, 2018
AAHomecare push to adopt H.R. 4229 language garners support from Representatives from across the country.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 08, 2018
Chinese government places a priority on increased domestic manufacturing, with medical devices being a key component of that growth.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 08, 2018
As part of that post, the long-time medical device industry veteran will oversee the company's HME manufacturing division, Maddak.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- Mar 08, 2018
With IFR potentially stalled at OMB, association president calls on industry to lobby House, Senate decision-makers to support key legislative language.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 08, 2018
Product Solutions
A round up of some recent compression offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2018
Mona Sabah Earnest and Jonathan Walters hire on to help HME and CRT companies improve their leadership and organizational development.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2018
Business Solutions
Remote monitoring has been a key component in sleep therapy and in diabetes care management for several years now. Now portable oxygen concentrators are featuring remote monitoring capabilities. What do respiratory providers need to know about this care and business trend?
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2018
Rapid response by associations stops Georgia DCH from basing Medicaid rates on the Medicare fee schedule.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2018
Problem Solvers
The value of e-commerce is undeniable, but it's not surprising that some HME providers are unsure about the right approach. How can they get started?
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2018