Provider Strategy
If audits are now "just a part of doing business," then providers need to consider outsourcing their audit and appeal workload. How do they consider the options available to them?
- By Wayne van Halem
- Jan 01, 2015
2015 Preview
As HME businesses continue to drive new revenue in 2015, the New Year also brings some serious challenges. We explore the solutions and opportunities in this year's list.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 01, 2015
As 113th Congress draws to a close, industry advocates set strategy for early 2015.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 18, 2014
Document answers frequent questions regarding its rule to take bidding national in 2016.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 18, 2014
Founder of DME manufacturing giant stepping down from role as executive chairman of the company’s board of directors.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 18, 2014
Purchase of bed manufacturer expands Drive’s array of long-term care offerings.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 18, 2014
Kauten will head member service organization’s web development and web marketing division.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 17, 2014
Bidder registration already open and closes Feb. 17; 63-day bid window for re-compete bids opens Jan. 22.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 15, 2014
HME software maker marks its silver anniversary by emphasizing continued enhancements.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
More than 150 companies have signed on for March 30-April 1 event in Las Vegas; show reducing overlap between sessions and expo hours.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
New policy changes COPD qualification to ease COPD patients’ access to noninvasive bilevel device.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Patone brings 20-plus years’ experience to power mobility manufacturer’s accounting and financial management.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Pharmaceuticals firm signs-on as Silver Level partner to help ensure Americans’ access to home health.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Americans spent 3.6 percent more on health in 2013, reaching $2.9 trillion.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Sens. Portman and Cardin introduce counterpart to H.R. 4920 to help put a stop to 'suicide bidding.'
- By David Kopf
- Dec 08, 2014
Long-standing market study conducted by HMEB, Needham & Company covers feedback on reimbursement, market conditions and care.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 03, 2014
Audit consulting firm adds six staffers; leadership boasts more than 130 years’ Medicare experience.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
Binding Bids Bill now sitting at 64 co-sponsors, AIR Act at 45 backers.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
CPAP maker's patent dispute with ResMed sees progress with ITC and in Germany.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
Global market for negative pressure wound therapy devices to reach $4.2 billion by 2019.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 02, 2014
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2014
Product Solutions
Bariatrics are a key patient segment for providers, because they represent a demographic that needs increasing help. Fortunately, there are many DME products to help them. We look at some of the latest bariatric offerings on the market.
HME Business Award Winners
HME Business decided to launch its first annual New Product Award competition this year to recognize new products and services that either make a difference in patients’ lives, or that help providers run more efficient, stable and profitable businesses. Here's a look at the winning entries for our brand new contest.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2014
Business Solutions
Challenges continue to obscure the oxygen market outlook for 2015. With more than 1.5 million-plus patients using home oxygen, providers and industry experts sound off about the future of oxygen.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Dec 01, 2014
Provider Strategy
Re-supply is a key way sleep therapy providers and other HME businesses can reinforce their revenues in the face of reimbursement cuts, but it requires investing in information technology to be a successful business strategy.
- By Russell Parker
- Dec 01, 2014