Relationship aims to cut provider costs, covers stationary and portable devices in New Jersey and New England.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 28, 2017
Advanced highlights from report show that 52 percent of Medicare beneficiaries had trouble accessing HME since July 1, 2016.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 28, 2017
Letter calls on lawmakers to support legislation that would protect manual CRT chair accessories from competitive bid pricing.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 28, 2017
Letter urges Administrator Verma to halt CMS's plans to test CPAP bundling during the next round of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
Successful entrepreneur will apply his background in intellectual/developmental disabilities to help M&A firm broaden its business.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
Providers urged to help lobby lawmakers to back letter asking OMB Director to clear Interim Final Rule that would resume blended rates for rural providers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
Using a secure phone app, users and caregivers can send technicians video that lets them quickly assess and diagnose problems with manual and power CRT devices.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
The video shows how greatly the number of providers have fallen since 2013, and engages viewers to lobby lawmakers on behalf of DME.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
Oct. 24 presentation from van Halem Group duo will examine the ways in which CMS is changing the way CMS is performing some audits -- some for the better.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 21, 2017
New cards comply with laws aiming to protect private information of Medicare beneficiaries through new ID numbers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 14, 2017
Feature reduces costly procedure while increasing resupply enrollment, revenue.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 14, 2017
NCART posts various online resources to help providers and other stakeholders garner more co-sponsors for the bill.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 14, 2017
Providers in affected areas will be able to better help patients get replacements for lost or damaged DME.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 13, 2017
Dropped Friday morning, the bill comes out of the gate with solid bi-partisan support developed during the August congressional recess.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 08, 2017
CMS releases guidance that it will replace lost, damaged and destroyed DME in areas affected by the disaster.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 07, 2017
Annual event continues to focus on retail sales with a broad conference track and nearly 20 speakers, including HMEB EAB member Wayne Slavitt.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 07, 2017
Updated data collected by association shows increased difficulty in DME access; survey remains open until Sept. 13.
HMEB will keep entry period for its annual New Product of the Year competition open until Sept. 15.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 07, 2017
Business Solutions
Turnkey services providing functionalities such as enhanced inventory management, predictive ordering, warehousing and product delivery services are now supporting HME provider businesses. We take a look at how some of these services are helping HMEs drive down costs, increase convenience and expand revenues.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2017
Editor's Note
Recent data seems worrying, but offers answers.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2017
Business Solutions
Power mobility products may be a higher end cash purchase, but this isn't stopping customers from paying out of pocket to get the features they want. Many patients are waiving their Medicare benefit due to the time it takes to obtain the extensive documentation, or because the funded features are limited. Instead, they are opting to buy better chairs for retail. How do mobility providers serve them?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2017
Observation Deck
Providers will find manufacturers to be a ready and capable marketing allies in the vendors. Those manufacturers have a vested interest in their success.
- By George Coppola
- Sep 01, 2017
Product Solutions
Orthopedics offer a long-standing category that serves multiple conditions for multiple patients. Plus it delivers both funded and retail revenue.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 01, 2017
Provider Strategy
What's in store for the HME market from 2017 and beyond.
- By Collin Brecher
- Sep 01, 2017
HME legal expert Jeffrey Baird helps providers address key considerations when it comes to outsourcing.