2016 HME Handbook
Providers can’t enter women’s healthcare half-heartedly. They must create a business that strives to provide top-shelf care. What goes into that?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Billing Medicare for DME claims can be complex, especially for pharmacies that might be new to the process. How can special software solutions help?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2016
This family pharmacy has offered a full line of DME for longer than 40 years — and sharpened its billing in the process.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2016
Pharmacies entering the DME space will quickly learn retail is a critical way to drive revenue
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Editor's Note
The HME industry is starting to experience the beginning what I and many believe will be a coming revolution in healthcare technology. Time to get in on the ground floor.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Observation Deck
As providers increasingly focus on retail sales to drive new revenues, they will open the door on additional sales by asking open-ended questions.
- By Maria Claire Markusen
- Jun 01, 2016
Accreditation is not just about revenue streams — it's also about being able to service your community. Here’s what you need to know about pharmacy accreditation.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
Some key considerations for providers looking to expand their revenues through orthopedics.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
Savvy providers can found a solid retail mobility business based on the recent explosion of scooters catering to a broad spectrum of patient needs.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
There are several ways that HME software and information technology can help providers function more strategically.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Incontinence solutions are a key element in DME product lineups, but caring service is crucial.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2016
New HHS OIG study affirms that multiple Round Two contract holders didn't have required state-level licenses, which could help industry's push to delay July 1 cuts.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Product Profile
Philips Respironics' Dream Family combines mask, PAP device and software to take a patient-first approach to helping achieve optimal sleep outcomes.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
Getting started in serving this important service category involves a few key concepts.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
2016 HME Handbook
Many providers see DMEPOS accreditation as an obligation, but the process has considerable strategic value.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2016
Optimism and realism color rural provider advocates’ opinions during last week’s Washington Legislative Conference visits.
- By David Kopf
- May 31, 2016
First-ever joint RESNA/NCART/NRRTS Assistive Technology Conference will be held July 12-14 in Arlington, Va.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2016
Twenty-year industry veteran Laura Williard will association members tackle funding challenges.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2016
Justice Department says it will not file charges against leaders of now-defunct mobility scooter provider.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2016
Cloud connectivity lets physicians and HME providers remotely monitor home life support patients.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2016
Association calls on providers to drive advocacy for House and Senate bid expansion reform bills.
- By David Kopf
- May 19, 2016
Next step in grassroots push to speak before SBA will occur on May 16 at University of South Maine.
- By David Kopf
- May 12, 2016
HME industry advocacy efforts help see removal of the imminent death criteria from the Frequent and Substantial Servicing category.
- By David Kopf
- May 12, 2016
Purchase expands compression maker’s offerings for patients in need of medically-complex compression therapy options.
- By David Kopf
- May 12, 2016
With the Washington Legislative Conference around the corner, House lawmakers introduce legislation that would reform bid expansion to protect rural access.
- By David Kopf
- May 12, 2016