Providers urged to call on Congress members to convince CMS to reverse policy that will limiti funding of lymphedema pumps, which goes into effect Dec. 1.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
Sen. Heitkamp joins Sen. Thune as original co-sponsor of nascent legislation that would fix many of the flaws in CMS’s national expansion of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
As Nov. 18 event approaches, new Philips Respironics site offers various resources for COPD patients and caregivers.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
Small Business Revolution program profiles Powell Orthotics & Prosthetics, co-owned by paralympic athlete Joe Sullivan.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
New website emphasizes helping users, providers, clinicians find the resources and information they need quickly.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2015
Industry Newsmaker
VGM communications VP Carolyn Cole looks back on a long career helping shape industry news.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 09, 2015
Industry Newsmaker
Blue Chip Medical’s Ron Resnick describes his life-long quest to provide custom, quality care to patients.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 09, 2015
Lawmakers have until Nov. 16 to sign Rep. Tipton’s letter to Ways and Means leaders that calls attention to consequences of bid expansion.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
Association says House, Senate champions need providers to convince more lawmakers to back H.R. 3229, S. 2196.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
Zacharias will help lead association that is aimed at advancing accreditation in various industries.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
Company tells users ‘Don't Believe the Rumors’ in newsletter about its offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
Deal gives ResMed exclusive distribution of CareFusion’s AirLife oxygen therapy products.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
Devon Doebele will join company’s executive team to oversee expansion, education of SmartDrive power assist.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2015
CMS will expand competitive bidding nationally starting Jan 1, but do you understand how it plans to implement that rollout?
Observation Deck
Retail sales are critical to expanding HME provider revenues in the face of Medicare reimbursement cuts, and Caretailing makes a solid patient connection.
- By Jim Greatorex
- Nov 01, 2015
Products & Technology
Monitoring metrics is important, and the industry's IT offerings can help. Here's a list of some key reporting and washboarding features from the various HME software products.
Business Solutions
As CMS prepares for the nationwide expansion of competitive bidding, mobility providers find themselves at the tip of the spear. In addition to taking massive reimbursement cuts, CMS is using the opportunity to go after complex rehab — again. How can providers protect their businesses, as well as beneficiary access to medical equipment?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2015
Products & Technology
There's an old saying that, "what gets measured, gets managed," and that has become doubly true for HME providers who must find every possible efficiency in order to reduce the pressure of public and private payor reimbursement cuts. Experts examine the metrics against which providers can benchmark their business performance.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2015
Product Solutions
Seniors represent a critical patient segment for HME providers. What are some of the latest products for seniors on the market?
After almost five years since mobility providers saw the removal of the first-month purchase option, how are power mobility providers doing?
Editor's Note
Did CMS try to pull a fast one with complex rehab technology when it comes to the national competitive bidding expansion?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2015
Problem Solvers
Offering compression products presents providers with a solid retail opportunity, but it's not a slam-dunk. How can providers get the right skills and knowledge on their team?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2015
Association details efforts behind evolving legislation that would fix CMS’s competitive bidding expansion at Medtrade Washington Update.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2015
Association recognizes Tarts of Family Medical Supply as 2015 Homecare Champions at Stand Up for Homecare.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2015
Provider of pediatric health services picks up Houston-based provider of broad range of home medical supplies, services.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 30, 2015