The move is part of a global strategy that seeks to invalidate ResMed patents in China, Germany and the United States.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2014
Injunction prohibits sales of infringing headgear used on Apex WiZARD 210 and 220 masks; includes forfeit of inventory, damages.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 05, 2014
Problem Solvers
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Business Solutions
Providers are working overtime to drive new revenue, and retail sales comprise a critical element of that effort. Given their numbers and spending power, seniors represent a critical cash sales category for HME businesses. We interview industry experts to get top tips that can help providers expand their retail sales by targeting this important and growing demographic.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Q2 2014 Sleep Survey
Our Second Quarter Sleep Survey shows market place shakeups mean providers are re-learning how they can hustle in a changing marketplace.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
As providers hunt for ways for expand their revenues, compression represents a key opportunity for HME businesses to serve new patients and drive new revenue. HMEB takes a look at some of the latest offerings on the market.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2014
An examination of how Medicare audits are affecting the oxygen industry and how respiratory providers are responding.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Funding Fundamentals
- By Wayne van Halem
- Aug 01, 2014
Editor's Note
Providers work in an incredibly busy environment that is made even more complex by bad Medicare policies. However, providers must carve out time in August to battle those policies.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2014
Legislative Update
The fight against competitive bidding has been a difficult one, and after several efforts to repeal or replace the program it's becoming increasingly clear that the current strategy isn't working. Now the industry has a new bill that fixes a critical flaw with the program: suicide bids. Better yet, unlike past efforts, this legislation has a solid chance of passing as a standalone bill.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2014
Business Solutions
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Observation Deck
Just stating that you are an accredited may not be enough “proof” in this day and age of heightened scrutiny from the government, managed care, journalists, and ever more skeptical patient advocate groups. So how do DME providers go about substantiating their quality claims?
- By Sandra Canally
- Aug 01, 2014
Conserving devices can help improve oxygen therapy for patients. We look at some recent offerings on the marketplace.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2014
Sleep system maker wins injunction against Apex; 3B/BMC file to invalidate Resmed patents.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 31, 2014
Incontinence manufacturer will distribute its products through HME Home Medical division.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 31, 2014
Courses provide instruction on circulatory system, compression stockings, varicose veins and leg health.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 31, 2014
Deadline for providers, physicians and other health professionals to conform to new diagnoses codes is Oct. 1, 2015.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 31, 2014
Campaign has generated 5,500 consumer letters to Congress calling for reforms to bad DMEPOS policies.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 24, 2014
Software maker signs up at corporate partner; will serve as IT lead on HME Audit Key service
- By David Kopf
- Jul 24, 2014
H.R. 5083 reaches 8 co-sponsors and H.R. 4920 now at 24 backers as industry approaches prime lobbying opportunity.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 24, 2014
Electronic Billing Services will implement COLLECTPlus program for billing service customers.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 24, 2014
Gerald Blouch will step down from role as President and CEO, also retiring from board.
Recently released binding bids and audit reform bills gain sponsors while MPP sits at 180.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 17, 2014
Online benchmarking service will help providers prove their quality claims.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 17, 2014
Wisconsin HME, respiratory provider will be an in-network provider for HMO’s Wisconsin patients.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 17, 2014