Number of remotely monitored patients expected to reach 36.1 million by 2020, with sleep being a key market drive, according to new study.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 09, 2015
Schedule outlines the DME reimbursement that will apply after the Jan. 1 bid expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 09, 2015
Providers urged to lobby on behalf of H.R. 4185 and S.2312 now, in hopes legislation can get attached to debt ceiling legislation before Dec. 11 vote.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2015
AAHomecare webinar outlines CMS’s bid expansion and how HME professionals can help reform that plan.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
CONCIERGE opener aims to increase residential accessibility by easing the opening and closing of doors.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
As Jan. 1 expansion date approaches, providers and associations advance legislation to reform CMS’s plan.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
Consumer out-of-pocket health spending ticked up 1.3% for the year, according to annual national health expenditure report.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
CMS identified errors in amounts for some items and will release revised fee schedule within the next week.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2015
Editor's Note
Quality was not 'job one' when CMS designed its audit program — which need serious and immediate retooling.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
HME Business Award Winners
Last year HME Business launched its New Product of the Year Award program. Now in our second year, we’ve enjoyed even better response. This year’s winners included compelling entries in categories such as mobility, respiratory, retail sales, auto access, home access, diabetic supplies, and business services. Learn more about the products and services that struck a chord with our judges.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
Provider Strategy
Retail sales is a key revenue source for many providers, but they need to adopt EMV, and that requires some caution and roadmap.
- By Michelle Tohill
- Dec 01, 2015
Observation Deck
People with disabilities can serve as some of a provider's best employees, bringing with them a blend of passion, experience and knowledge.
- By Greg Thompson
- Dec 01, 2015
Products & Technology
It's time for our annual software roundup, and this year we're looking at how the various IT tools available to providers are evolving to help them handle the changing challenges and trends impacting their businesses and patients. We profile not just the main HME management systems, but specialized IT offerings, as well.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
Problem Solvers
Vertical platform lifts serve key access need for patients, but they are a more complex offering. How can home access providers expand their businesses via VPLs?
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2015
Product Solutions
Merchandising is key element in a successful retail sales strategy. We look at some recent examples of retail products that serve key customers needs, while incorporating packaging and display materials that help sell the products.
NCART calls on providers to continue their advocacy push to help protect CRT from bid expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2015
HME-business.com will not distribute a Nov. 27 edition of the e-Source e-newsletter; we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2015
S. 2312, the DME Access and Stabilization Act, would decrease expansion's impact on rural providers by altering pricing, timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2015
Medforce Apps aims to cut provider software costs by offering turnkey solutions for specific workflows.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2015
New, 32,000-square-foot facility will house all aspects of wheelchair seating company’s operations.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 16, 2015
Acquisition of Danish sleep and respiratory care provider capitalizes on 15-year distribution relationship.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 16, 2015
Brown & Fortunato’s Baird to discuss how providers can comply with federal and state laws that impact retail HME sales during Nov. 19 webinar.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
Now in effect, discounts offer $75 off the expo and more than $200 off the conference for the Feb. 29-March 2 event.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
French maker of diabetic and other equipment registers range of connected medical devices with the FDA.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
House and Senate bills to protect CRT accessories from competitive bidding need more co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015