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Many HME Categories Still See High Overturn Rates

Latest Audit Key survey shows continued appeal determinations in favor of providers for several mainstay offerings.

Number of Providers Continues to Slip

Provider numbers see significant drop from 2013 to now, including provider of major HME categories such as wheelchairs and oxygen.

Harry “J.R.” Brandt to Receive BOC’s First Jim Newberry Award

Brandt recognized for his contributions to the orthotics and prosthetics industry and BOC.

SleepQuest Acquires Grove Medical Equipment

Transaction intended to provide continuity of care for Grove Medical Equipment customers.

Nominations Open for 2017 HME Woman of the Year Award

Program recognizes women who are strong industry supporters; VGM Group accepting nominations through August 14.

Hawaii Legislates Assistance for Family Caregivers

State offers voucher to help families pay for support services for elders, a growing segment of the population.

Study: Most COPD Patients Not Receiving PAP Therapy Despite Benefits

Modern PAP therapy has the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, yet most COPD patients go without.

TRICARE to Comply with CURES Act

Letters from military insurance program indicate it will work with providers to adjust past claims to align with CURES reimbursement rates.

AAHomecare Prioritizes Payer Relations

Association elevates Laura Williard as vice president of payer relations, enhances relations with various payers beyond Medicare

United Spinal Taps Lisa Wells for Board



Brightree Acquires AllCall Connect

Buy will help sleep providers and their patients through improved resupply orders, which have been shown to increase compliance.

Support Called for Rural Reform Sign-on Letter

Deadline for Senators to sign their names to the letter has been extended to July 11.

CMS Exempts CRT Accessories from Bidding-Derived Pricing

Concerted advocacy push combined with sympathetic agency leadership and lawmaker involvement pays off with protection for CRT providers, patients.

Pres. Obama Signs CURES Act

Legislation that incorporates rural bidding relief and CRT provisions becomes law; AAHomecare highlights need for permanent bidding fix.

e-Source Takes a Break for the Holidays

HME-Business's electronic newsletter service will go on holiday hiatus for Dec. 23 and 30, will resume on Jan. 6, 2017.

bflow Integrates A/R Allegiance

Users of HME billing and management system will now have access to automated payment collections.

Harmar Announces New CEO

Steven Dawson comes to accessibility manufacturer with a background in business growth and development.

Quantum Hits Social Media Milestone

CRT manufacturer breaks the 15,000-follower mark on Facebook.

Greatorex to Lead VGM’s AHIA

As president, Jim Greatorex will lead home access organization, which provides education, certification and networking for providers.

U.S. Health Spending Up 5.8%

Per-capita healthcare expenditures grow 5%, according to CMS’s 2015 national health expenditures study. The pace of spending growth was generally down from pervious years.

Senate Passes CURES Act

Pres. Obama is expected to approve legislation, which provides rural bid relief; AAHomecare head Ryan addresses debate over a key pay-for provision.

Observation Deck

Billing Non-Assigned

More providers are electing to be non-participating. What are the details?

Eson 2 nasal mask

Product Spotlight

Patient's Progress

The new Eson 2 nasal mask aims to help sleep patients make great strides along their OSA treatment journey.

House Passes Cures Bill

The 21st Century Cures Act provides six months of retroactive relief for rural providers suffering from national bid expansion.

DME Pharmacy

Marketplace: Bath Safety

Bath safety is a key retail product category. We look at some of the latest offerings on the market.

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