DME Pharmacy
Like an experienced chef testing a new recipe, pharmacies adding DME products to their retail mix might not have the same degree of familiarity with DME items as they do with typical pharmacy products. We talk to some experts to get their insights.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2016
DME Pharmacy
Retail sales can help DME pharmacies broaden the important healthcare role they play in their communities.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
DME Pharmacy
Retail sales can help DME pharmacies broaden the important healthcare role they play in their communities.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
DME Pharmacy
Pharmacies selling Medicare reimbursable DME items will eventually be audited. We examine how to protect your claims and how documentation helps minimize your risk of having a claim recouped.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2016
DME Pharmacy
Accreditation helps DME pharmacies put the right documentation policies and procedures in place.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2016
Products & Technology
Software systems continue to play a critical role in helping HME businesses increase their efficiency and drive cost out of their business models in order to buttress the bottom line in a changing market. And like a constantly developing market, these systems are broadening and evolving to help their users. We survey the latest developments.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
HME Business Award Winners
The third annual HMEB New Product Awards program enjoyed even larger turnout this year. After careful consideration from our HME provider judges, we have announced 15 winning products across multiple categories. Learn the backstory of our winning offerings, and how these products can benefit providers and patients alike.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
Problem Solvers
Once providers embrace the right perspective about e-commerce they'll see the learning curve isn't that steep.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
North Carolina HME association grows to also represent Virginia; becomes Atlantic Coast Medical Equipment Services Association.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2016
President elect also taps healthcare policy consultant Verma as CMS administrator.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 29, 2016
The plan includes 10 DMEPOS-related investigations, including reports on nebulizers, power wheelchairs, and PAP therapy devices.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2016
As the 114th Congress returns for its last session, the industry doubles-down on reforming bid expansion in hopes of rural relief.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 17, 2016
AAHomecare urged providers to lobby their lawmakers to back rural relief. Concentrated effort will focus on next week.
Legislative and advocacy events, official recognition of HME Woman of the Year and a visit from Rep. Price highlight annual event.
Election of President elect Trump and a Republican-dominated Congress could see a industry-related policies repealed.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 10, 2016
Editor's Note
HME will push the 114th one last time for rural bid relief. Can we make a lame duck fly?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2016
Products & Technology
Now that HME-specific IT solutions are the norm when it comes to managing HME businesses, providers have started to amass a considerable amount of patient information. How can HME providers use that information and the reporting tools offered by their software systems to work with referral partners to help drive improved outcomes?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2016
Observation Deck
ERP software helps providers drive efficiency, but what’s it worth to you?
Product Solutions
While competitive bidding has slashed diabetes funding, it still represents a key market for providers. We look at some recent offerings on the market.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2016
Provider Strategy
Technology can decrease errors, improve response time, ensure compliance and grow your pipeline.
- By Ellen Sluder
- Nov 01, 2016
Products & Technology
Orthopedic softgoods are needed by a variety of patients, and those products offer a solid blend of both funded and retail revenue. What are the key patient groups, their needs and the products that serve them? Also how can providers plan and build their orthopedic businesses to ensure continued, long-term success? What assets make for the best approach?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2016
New rule bases bid ceilings on 2015 unadjusted fee schedule; lowers surety bond to $50K per CBA bid.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 31, 2016
New page provides a single stop for all Medtrade 2016 social media traffic to inform attendees and providers who can't make the show.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 26, 2016
In a 'no-win scenario,' beneficiaries wind up paying out of pocket for needed HME while some providers file non-assigned claims.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 26, 2016
Called Inspired by Drive, new rehab company will meld Columbia Medical, Specialized Orthotic Services and Wenzelite Rehab.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 25, 2016