Product Spotlight
O2 Concepts' Oxlife Independence is a well-known POC offering that has served up a portable oxygen therapy package for more than two years, but a new upgrade aims to put a considerable amount of telemetry intelligence into providers’ hands.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2014
Observation Deck
One provider takes stock of the true personal and professional cost paid when a home medical equipment business has to fight for survival in the face of CMS's competitive bidding and reimbursement cuts.
- By John Eberhart
- Dec 01, 2014
Pain management company also announces merger with Cramer Products.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
Operations management and engineering veteran working to improve, increase manufacturing.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
In a nod to World COPD Day, respiratory equipment maker begins international survey.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
Bill to reform CMS’s out-of-control audit program adds more congressional co-sponsors.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
OmniSYS will offer MED Group members revenue cycle management and compliance services.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2014
Prior authorization project for scooters and most power wheelchairs expanded to a total of 19 states.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 19, 2014
12 more lawmakers attach their signatures to bill that would fix a key competitive bidding flaw.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
COPD frequency has increased from 6 to 7 percent of adults aged 40 years and older.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
Web-based portal helps providers place new orders, request quotes, look up product pricing and availability.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
Jim Schreiber comes aboard as mobility maker gears up for various new releases.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
Association details how the fallout from the recent elections will affect the industry’s legislative efforts.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
New real-time reporting capability can act as a surrogate marker for CSA.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 13, 2014
VGM Veteran will head Emerging Markets Group; Geffert to lead VGM and Associates.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 06, 2014
Purchase adds nine new branch offices and nearly 200 employees.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Nov 06, 2014
Video: Association's Pres. Ryan spoke at OMHA Appellant Forum last week; slated to meet with Chief ALJ Griswold next week.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 06, 2014
Medicare will phase in bundling; finalizes rural pricing method; starts adjusted bidding pricing on Jan. 1, 2016.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 06, 2014
Business Solutions
Is the power mobility market suffering from an identity crisis? While power mobility has experienced significant reimbursement setbacks, it's also seeing some positive demographic developments. A growing population of aging seniors has fueled market growth, and now mobility providers must evolve to meet those patients’ needs. The business might change, but the revenue potential remains.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Nov 01, 2014
Business Technology
Each year, HMEB rounds up the major HME software products to see how those systems can help providers contend with current challenges. But what we haven't addressed are the various niche software tools that are available to providers. This year we round up not only the major HME software systems, but the specialized offerings, as well.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2014
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2014
Business Solutions
- By Joseph Duffy
- Nov 01, 2014
Observation Deck
- By Chris Calderone
- Nov 01, 2014
Problem Solvers
Providers have been rapidly pushing into retail sales to drive revenue in the face of declining Medicare and private payor reimbursement. But retail has a culture and a “feel” all its own. How can providers can create “retail experience” that will get customers and patients to buy?
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2014