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Practical Tips for Power Mobility Retail Success

A 100-percent retail mobility provider shares insights on how providers can take their retail mobility to the next level.

Providers Rush to Aid Hurricane Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, HME businesses assist patients as they are evacuated from flooded, damaged areas.

Ford Set to Exhibit at Medtrade

Ford Motor Co. will showcase how its Transit and Transit Connect vans can meet the industry’s demands.

New Numotion Website Shines a Spotlight on the Customer

Online resources target not only new and prospective CRT users, but aim to provide ongoing information.

Audit Key Survey Deadline Extended to Sept. 11 

Brightree Report is now available for the second quarter 2017 Audit Key data submissions.

Medicare Red Tape Relief Project Gathers Steam

Industry submits comments to the Ways and Means Committee regarding initiative to reduce Medicare regulations.

Industry Pushes for Manual CRT Bill Co-Sponsors

As lawmakers head back to Capitol Hill, providers are called on to help secure co-sponsors for House legislation.

Second Quarter Audit Key Deadline Extended to Aug. 25

AAHomecare reminds providers that the survey doesn’t require individual claims data, but rather cumulative totals on specific audit metrics.

HMEB New Product Awards Program Now Accepting Entries

Annual New Product of The Year competition is accepting entries for products released before July 15; winners to be announced in Fall.

CRT Bill Poised to Launch in House

Draft language now available for legislation that will protect manual CRT accessories from competitive bidding.



HME Woman of the Year Entry Deadline Fast Approaching

Aug. 14. is the last day to submit nominations for competition recognizing women who have impacted the industry

Medforce, DME Data Solutions Partner up

Two HME technology companies offer providers an end-to-end business management solution.

Patient Access Survey Now Live

Providers, case managers, beneficiaries urged to share their experience of how competitive bidding has hurt access to HME.

Philips Cuts Ribbon on Pittsburgh ‘Innovation Center’

New office location expands company’s dual commitment to Western Pennsylvania and collaborating with universities and other healthcare innovators.

Drum Line Heralds New Day for Invacare

DME manufacturer enters August no longer under the injunction of its FDA consent decree, ending nearly five years of heavily restricted production and sales.

New Site Aims to Connect Clients with HME Providers

Homebecause.com lets providers list their businesses to help consumers and caregivers in their area find them.

Mediware Acquires Bowman Systems

Purchase of social services software maker part of a Mediware initiate to expand its range of offerings.

Study Will Assess Patients’ HME Access

AAHomecare-commissioned effort will examine how bidding has impacted medical equipment access in bid and non-bid areas.

Stratice-athenahealth Partnership Links Referrals with Post-Acute Suppliers

Agreement part of a larger effort to redefine how prescribers of DME and the providers of DME connect.

Medicare Accounts for 16% of HME Spending

Report shows that Medicare’s, Medicaid’s importance as funding sources is shrinking, while private payer and retail dominate revenues.

Forty-nine Senators Back Rural Relief Letter

Lawmakers in the upper chamber back Congressional call on HHS, CMS leadership to use regulatory authority to completely comply with CURES Act.

CareCredit, OxyGo Strike Financing Partnership

Entry into HME market by established healthcare credit card company should expand oxygen patients’ equipment, therapy options.

AAHomecare Providers Educate DME MAC, PDAC Staff

ATPs, manufacturer reps aimed to help staffers better understand mobility devices in order to minimize confusion and smooth claims and coding for devices.

Rural Relief Letter Garners Solid Support

Follow-up to the House letter, the Senate letter has attracted from nearly half the upper chamber.

Upstep Launches Online Custom Orthotics Service

Online ordering offers customers low-cost, custom orthotics without leaving home.

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