May 4 conference call will address various agenda items, including implementation of prior authorization.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 28, 2016
At the top of the May 25-26 event’s agenda are efforts to drive support for legislation that would delay next round of national bid expansion cuts.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 25, 2016
Action alleges two BMC’s flow generators infringe ResMed patent; 3B/BMC labels the move ‘desperate.’
- By David Kopf
- Apr 21, 2016
Company’s three oxygen offerings include an over-the-counter retail option that delivers emergency oxygen without prescription.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 21, 2016
Leadership of key committee in upper chamber urge HHS to delay the July 1 round of cuts that will impact rural patients, providers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 21, 2016
Annual fall event invites industry experts to share their expertise at Oct. 31-Nov. 3 event in Atlanta.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 21, 2016
First round of data from Fourth Quarter of 2015 yield a variety of results that take first step in documenting impact of audits on HME providers, patients.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 14, 2016
Providers can order online access and thumb drives loaded with audio and handouts from Medtrade Spring 2016 presentations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 14, 2016
Software company, long-term and homecare MSO join forces to offer business management software to homecare providers.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 14, 2016
April 21 event in Washington, D.C. aims to increase Congress members’ understanding of CRT, drive support for CRT legislation.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 14, 2016
Global adult diabetes population surged to 422 million by 2014 according to latest the World Health Organization study
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2016
S.2736 adds Sens. Stabenow, Lankford to pool of co-sponsors for reform of national bidding expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2016
Leading clinician groups submit reconsideration of current Medicare NCD for home ventilators, including bi-level devices, to CMS.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 07, 2016
Two accreditation experts discuss the relationship between accreditation and audits.
Observation Deck
Providers will interact with a variety of Medicare audit contractors in 2016.
- By Wayne van Halem
- Apr 01, 2016
Problem Solvers
Reimbursement cuts have put pressure on support surface prices, but where does quality come into the equation? How can providers pick carefully?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2016
Provider Strategy
How sleep providers can use data to improve therapeutic outcomes and operational excellence.
- By Jana Macon
- Apr 01, 2016
Editor's Note
How well do you understand Baby Boomers' unique HME needs?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2016
Business Solutions
Audits continue to play an unsavory role in the day-today lives of HME providers, and that role is one that is constantly shifting as HHS and its contractors emphasize different aspects of their program integrity efforts. We look at coming and developing trends in audits, and ask the experts how providers should plan and prepare.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2016
Business Solutions
The point of sale — where the customer makes the actual transaction — represents a critical element in retail sales. The point of sale completes the retail sales experience; it reinforces the customer-provider relationship; and it even acts a silent salesperson. What goes into creating an effective point of sale, and how can HME businesses ensure that their point of sale ties into the whole business?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2016
New brand identify effort includes revised corporate website that offers a ‘community’ of articles and educational resources.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 31, 2016
Providers can submit their information into the special audit tracking program starting on April 15.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 31, 2016
AAHomecare analysis: Nearly every product category impacted by the re-compete suffered reimbursement cuts.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 31, 2016
Mobility equipment maker has committed to a schedule of pediatric product donations in North America.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 31, 2016
Fifteenth installment of annual event features 16 conference tracks, including a new ‘Big Ideas’ category.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 29, 2016