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Products & Technology

Eprescription for HME

Other healthcare industries have made incredible efficiency gains thanks to eprescription. Now this game-changing technology is making strides in postacute care, and that includes HME. How do providers leverage its benefits?

Medtrade Moving to One Event in 2023

In response to attendee and exhibitor feedback, Medtrade West and Medtrade East will merge into a single HME industry conference and expo under the name Medtrade starting next year.

DME Pharmacy Marketplace

A collection of compelling products on the market that DME pharmacies should consider adding to their stock.

robot hand reachout out of the screen to shake with human hand

Products & Technology

Eprescription for HME

Other healthcare industries have made incredible efficiency gains thanks to eprescription. Now this game-changing technology is making strides in postacute care, and that includes HME. How do providers leverage its benefits?

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Products & Technology

Back in the Swing of Things

Medtrade West returns to Phoenix, Ariz. from April 4-6. HMEB rounds up some key products and services that will be on display at the show.

Podcast

CMS’s Vaccine Mandate: More than Meets the Eye

How well do you understand CMS’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate when it comes to DME suppliers and DME pharmacies? Are you sure?

AAHomecare: H.R. 6641 Support is a ‘Top Priority’

The House reconvening next week creates a window of opportunity to get co-sponsors for the 90/10 reimbursement bill.

Florida Legislation Would Set MCO Rate Floor

Legislation in both chambers of sunshine state’s legislature would set minimum MCO reimbursement at Florida’s current Medicaid DME fee schedule.

Medtrade East 2022 Begins Call for Speakers

The event’s educational advisory board has implemented a new format for speakers to register for the Oct. 24-26 conference.

Comfort Medical’s Hansen Joins AAHomecare Board

Sales and marketing executive will serve in an at-large seat on the association’s board for 2022-2023.



VGM Opens Registration for Heartland Conference

The 21st edition of VGM’s conference and expo event runs June 13-15 at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

ATHOMES Opens Registration for 2022 Spring Conference

The event runs March 16-17 in Nashville and has an agenda that includes a variety of well-known industry speakers.

VGM Surveying Providers on Delivery Costs

Providers have until Feb. 28 to reply to a short survey updating its 2021 survey on providing various types of HME before and during the public health emergency.

Industry Veteran to Direct Sunrise’s Clinical Education

Dr. Jessica Presperin Pedersen will develop and execute the wheelchair manufacturer’s clinical education strategy in North America.

NHIF Recognizes Leone with Women in Leadership Award

Home infusion organization honors Melissa Leone, RN, BSN, with the 2022 Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award.

CMS Instructs DME MACs on Oxygen NCD Changes

The two separate, but medically related NCDs should expand access to home oxygen services.

Podcast

Respiratory Care’s Evolving Challenges During Covid

The Clinical Care Team serving respiratory patients has faced a roller coaster of changes during Covid-19. What’s the latest, and where is care headed?

Motion Acquires Sage Seniors’ Resources

Purchase of Saskatoon retail business expands Motion’s footprint in Saskatchewan as a mobility and home access provider.

RAC Audits Will Now Account for Product Volume

Requests for additional documentation will be based on the number of claims a provider has in a category.

Commerce Dept. Taps Graham-Field CEO

The Federal agency has appointed Ken Spett to the Georgia District Export Council for international trade expertise.

Provider Strategy

Personalizing the Patient Experience

To maximize revenue, HME providers must create consumer-like patient care while boosting efficiencies with integrated resupply.

Push to Advance H.R. 6641 Begins

AAHomecare offers resources to help providers lobby lawmakers to co-sponsor new legislation that aims to improve DMEPOS reimbursement.

Invacare Unveils Latest Power Assist Device

The e-fix eco adds in-wheel motors, battery and joystick control to manual wheelchairs.

Lawmakers Intro Bill to Boost DME Reimbursement

New House legislation would help increase reimbursement by 10 to 15 percent for 13 categories that CMS pulled from Round 2021.

ResMed Names New CTO

Urvashi Tyagi will lead ResMed’s Digital Health Technology team to drive cloud-based health platforms as well as emerging technologies.

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