Editor's Note
What one amphibian’s dinnertime dilemma can demonstrate to the HME industry, which is feeling CMS constantly turn up the regulatory heat.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2014
Products & Technology
Inventory typically represents the top overhead item for providers. In a cost-conscious reimbursement environment, HME providers have needed to develop smart inventory management and purchasing strategies to cope. HMEB looks at some of the techniques and tools they are using to contend with a constantly changing environment.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2014
Business Solutions
CMS's audit onslaught has been a trial and tribulation for the HME industry, but matters took a turn for the terrifying when the agency announced that it would delay assigning Administrative Law Judges to audit appeals by two years. Now the industry has redoubled its efforts to bring an out-of-control situation back under control.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2014
Product Spotlight
CAIRE SeQual’s eQuinox portable oxygen concentrator focuses on ease of use and transportability, along with a slew of new features that started as a project at SeQual.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2014
Industry Newsmaker
Exploring new businesses models has been a top priority for many providers trying to expand beyond Medicare reimbursement. HME Home Medical’s Eric Hagen explains the origin of the GO HME distributor model.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2014
Problem Solver
Simple, but important techniques, products HME providers can leverage to ensure bath safety for bariatric patients.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Mar 20, 2014
Observation Deck
Providers’ profit margins determine how extensively they can provide comprehensive services, and in no division is this dynamic more important than in the DME repair arena. That's why the scenario of DMEMAC Medical Directors setting allowed labor limits on repair services must change.
- By Georgie Blackburn
- Mar 20, 2014
Participants for each DME MAC will help prepare for Oct. 1 transition.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 20, 2014
People in HME
Provider adds insurance verification, customer service reps; promotes service and distribution manager.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 20, 2014
Effort designed to drive consumer awareness of negative impacts of Medicare reforms.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 17, 2014
Program will recognize products and business surveys across 15 categories
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Sixth annual survey covers topics such as clinical treatment, increasing COPD diagnosis, audits, bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Slogan ‘Changing lives with every breath’ accompanies new logo; strategy starts in U.S., to go global.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Association advises Senate Finance Committee, gearing up to launch legislation, other initiatives.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Recent Senate win on ‘doc fix’ step forward, more co-sponsors needed for H.R. 1717.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Organization calls on providers to share feedback on CMS’s plan to take bidding national by 2016.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 13, 2014
Medtrade Spring
Scheduled for March 10 to 12 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Medtrade Spring Conference and Expo will feature plenty of conference sessions and workshops packed with information to help providers build and grow their businesses.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Mar 06, 2014
President’s package would apply NCB rates to Medicaid program.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 06, 2014
H.R. 1717 picks up two more lawmakers seeking to replace competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 06, 2014
People in HME
Ludwick joins association to head up its digital media and communications.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 06, 2014
Latest report details various instances of Medicare fraud, but doesn’t focus on DME as the central cause.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 06, 2014
Competitive Bidding Round Two
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2014
Problem Solvers
For home access providers, striking the right partner relationships is critical. No single provider can do all the work that can go into home accessibility upgrades and remodels, and that's when working with contractors, electricians, plumbers and other professionals becomes essential. How do they find the right companies and build relationships that work?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2014
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2014
Observation Deck
- By Edward Vishnevetsky
- Mar 01, 2014