Rep. Gabbard pushes H.R. 1717 co-sponsor tally to 169 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2014
Number of beneficiaries using sleep devices up 13%, allowed charges up 23% from 2012 to 2013.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 06, 2014
Industry Newsmaker
A/R Allegiance’s Keith Lilek has spent nearly his entire professional life engaged in collections for the healthcare market. He's learned from the best and has applied key practices to the HME industry. Lilek shares some of his insights in the run-up to a special Feb. 12 webinar on collecting patient co-pays.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 04, 2014
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2014
Products & Technology
The web is playing an increasingly important role in how providers communicate with patients, market their businesses, and even conduct transactions. How can providers better wield their web sites, and how will the role of providers' online presences evolve and help shape the future of HME.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2014
Observation Deck
In 2014, HME providers must look carefully at their organizations to identify their own processes and results to ensure that they match the goals of the collaborative care networks, such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) and Managed Care Organizations (MCO) that are forming in their community.
- By Dave Cormack
- Feb 01, 2014
Problem Solvers
Today’s wired senior population is arguably more informed than ever before. Armed with smartphones, tablets and computers, seniors are often educated shoppers who want the best value for their money. So how do HME providers continue to bring value to the patient relationship?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Feb 01, 2014
Medtrade Spring Preview 2014
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Feb 01, 2014
Business Solutions
As more and more providers move into cash sales, and learn the fundamentals, such as merchandising, sales training and marketing, we look to some retail veterans to learn some of the advanced lessons they've picked up on the pathway toward cash sales enlightenment. Their answers help set the stage for the next steps in the HME industry's retail revolution.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2014
Feb. 12 discussion will address OMHA’s two-year delay on assigning judges to audit appeals.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 31, 2014
Fabry rises to CFO and VP of Finance and Operations for Wis. Provider.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 31, 2014
Problem Solver
Sleep providers must bolster the revenues they have and protect their referral relationships. Ensuring great service and patient outcomes through information and communication is a great way for them to build a better business in that regard.
- By Cindy Horbrook
- Jan 31, 2014
Savings driven by Medicare and Pioneer ACOs top $380M in first 12 months.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 30, 2014
Snows move date of North Carolina association to Feb. 10-11.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 30, 2014
CBS affiliate helps open general public’s eyes to patient, provider difficulties with program.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 30, 2014
Addition bring support for MPP bill to 168 lawmakers.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 30, 2014
Prosthetic company will move various offices, including North American HQ, to different new locations.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 27, 2014
Donation program benefits two complex rehab end users.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 27, 2014
New online presence serves up education resources for sleep, respiratory and diabetic care.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 24, 2014
Dubé brings Fortune 500 experience to North American compression company.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 24, 2014
Customers of Dallas provider describe how Medicare policies negatively impact their access to care.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 24, 2014
CMS says it plans to pay for repairs performed on or after Oct. 24 2013.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jan 23, 2014
Fallout from decision to not assign a judge to new audit appeals for two years felt across healthcare.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 23, 2014
Slutsky, PA, MSPH will lead $43 million program to research most effective patient-care communications methods.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 23, 2014
MLN Connects Youtube offering covers coding basics.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 20, 2014