Oct. 1 deadline pushed back into 2014; much coordination with referrals yet remains.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2013
Discount for Oct. 7-10 event available until midnight Eastern Time.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 06, 2013
Legislative break has offered HME advocates ample opportunity advance H.R. 1717.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2013
Mike Scarsella will bring deep background in retail to HME manufacturer.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2013
Study: global market for compression therapy to hit $3.4 billion by 2019.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2013
101 Mobility expands beyond VA contract into retail sales.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2013
Acquisition marks 43rd buy for CPAP provider in less than 18 months.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2013
Industry Trends
The fight to stop national competitive bidding has gone into extra innings — and then some. With Round Two reaching implementation and bringing the program to near national coverage, providers are still fighting to stop the program while they contend with its impact. How are they faring from a business and advocacy standpoint?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2013
Editor's Note
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2013
Observation Deck
CMS’s proposed rule asking for comments on the reclassification of 80 HCPCS codes from the inexpensive or routinely purchased payment category to the capped rental category threatens the viability and success of complex rehab.
- By Julie Piriano
- Sep 01, 2013
Problem Solvers
Today’s car makers manufacture a plethora of models to suit any and all drivers’ needs and wants. Not surprisingly, patients needing auto access solutions have an equally broad set of requirements and tastes.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2013
Providers must stay in constant communication with their legislators. Here are some handy tips.
Products & Technology
As HME providers, owners and operators work to drive as much efficiency as possible in their businesses while seeking out new sources of revenue, they are becoming increasingly number-focused business managers. What are some key datapoints providers should monitor?
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2013
Data monitoring tools that today's HME software tools offer providers, owners and operators.
CMS outlines procedure for patients whose previous providers stop supplying oxygen.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Sleep equipment maker welcomes industry veteran Joe Toth.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Providers can transfer their re-supply contact programs to patient communication service.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Advocates work to inform media, public about perils of NCB.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Investigators will scrutinize CMS’s awarding of contracts to bidders that didn’t meet state requirements.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2013
Electronic prescribing reduces HME/DME billing cycle times and increases profitability.
- By Roxie Murray
- Aug 22, 2013
Problem Solver
What are the key elements of coverage that providers need to maintain?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 22, 2013
October event will host a on-floor Retail Design Center and new retail product award program.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2013
ITC will investigate BMC Medical and distributors 3B Medical, 3B Products.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2013
Oxygen Delivery
Transitioning to low/no-delivery business models is the end game for nearly all oxygen providers, but they must still contend with their existing delivery operations. We look at how they're leveraging technology and other tools to drive efficiency and cut costs.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 22, 2013
Lynda Bell signs on with software maker's Billing Services organization.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2013