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Problem Solvers

Entering Women's Health Services

Serving women's health needs can open providers up to a whole new spectrum of patients and referral partners. How do they get started?

Respiratory Therapy Survey

2016 Respiratory Survey

Preparing for National Expansion

Our seventh annual respiratory therapy survey covers various care topics, and the industry trends -- such as national expansion of bidding -- impacting that care.

Oxygen Care

2016 Respiratory Market Outlook

Oxygen Care's Next Steps

Diabetes and sleep apnea care have demonstrated the power of tracking data patient compliance and care. Can oxygen therapy benefit from this approach?

CommonWell Deploys Services to the Post-Acute Market

Health IT interoperability alliance will help HME providers, other post-acute players share critical patient information with partners.

EZ-ACCESS Adds Industry Veteran to its Sales Leadership

Cy Corgan will apply his HME, mobility experience to guide sales team for home access company manufacturer.

Newspaper Covers ‘Disastrous’ Effects of Bid Expansion

The Southeast Missourian profiles the impact of CMS's bid expansion rollout on patients and providers.

ResMed to Buy Brightree for $800 Million

Deal will see ResMed expand its connected care capabilities; Brightree will continue operating as independent company with CEO Cormack at helm.

AAHomecare to Detail Legislative, Regulatory Priorities

National HME association will outline its key advocacy objectives for the year at Medtrade Spring’s Washington Update.

JUZO Debuts Canadian Presence

Compression maker opens office in Ontario to serve providers, patients in Canada.

Essentially Women Moves Annual Conference to Fall

Essentially Women’s annual Focus education conference and trade show will run Sept. 25-26 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.



Audit Key Extends Entry Deadline

Providers have until Feb. 26 to enter their fourth quarter audit data into the industry audit-tracking site.

Tashjian Agency to Offer Hanover DME Insurance

Independent agency serving providers in California offers range of industry-specific solutions.

3B Medical Selects Vodafone for Wireless Data Delivery

Vodafone’s Internet of Things technology lets CPAPs send sleep data and compliance information to healthcare providers.

VGM Elects Mallaro as New CEO

Internal promotion fills top executive spot that has sat vacant since the passing of company founder Van Miller.

House Speaker Meets with Wis. Providers

House Speaker Ryan discusses DME challenges with VGM staff, Mercy Health System, other state providers.

QS/1 Receives Payment Certification

PA-DSS v3.1 compliance will help protect providers' retail transactions.

Medtrade Spring Spotlights Power Lunches

Upcoming event is offering six special lunchtime sessions geared to let providers learn from experts over a meal.

Proposed Federal Budget Impacts HME

President’s 2017 request includes broadening of competitive bidding, repeal of oxygen rental cap, other provisions.

Medicare Releases Final Rule on Overpayments

Rule clarifies when providers must report and return self‑identified overpayments.

ResMed Completes Inova Labs Purchase

Acquisition expands company’s line to include devices for treating COPD.

CGS to Process Medicare Claims for Jurisdiction B

Transition slated for June 27 will see same contractor handling claims for Jurisdictions B and C.

Industry Memorializes CRT Advocate

Long-time CRT supporter Finn Bullers passes away due to complications from an illness.

Medtrade Spring Events Still Have Openings

Upcoming Feb. 29 to March 2 conference and expo still has availabilities for its four special networking meetings.

MK Battery Names New Sales VP

Mobility device battery manufacturer also announces new Director of Operations.

VGM Releases Free Business Management Book

Member service organization is offering 2016 HME Business Playbook at no charge to all providers.

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