Business Management


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Business Solutions

A Look Ahead For HME

Each October we ask the members of HMEB’s editorial advisory board to share their insights into the trends, obstacles, challenges and opportunities that providers will likely encounter over the next several months. This year, the board members are pointing to several developments that providers might not have on their radars.

VGM Announces Finalists for the 2018 Woman of the Year

Four women named as key eaders in the HME community; the winner will be announced at Medtrade in Atlanta.

New Edition of HME Sales Book Offers New Insights

‘25 Sales Tips You Can Learn From Your Mother’ now includes new lessons and features from sales coach Ty Bello.

eCommerce

Products & Technology

10 E-Commerce Winners

Providers face two pivotal trends: retail sales and a growing volume of online HME purchases. For providers looking to capitalize on the expanding e-commerce market for HME, we profile 10 categories that are performing the best and round up some of the latest offerings in those categories.

Provider Strategy

Let Your Data Speak

Three ways advanced KPIs and analytics can help HME providers increase their profitability

Health Mobius Merges with Sister Company

Merging with HME buying group Red Moby positions the company for rapid expansion, says CEO.

Brightree Prepares for Annual User Summit

The software company offers a one-day user training event in conjunction with the upcoming Oct. 15-17 Medtrade event in Atlanta.

MAMES Offers Early Registration Discounts For 2018 Conference

Increased conference sponsorship provides savings on attendee registration for Oct. 3-5 event.

Study Shows Cost of Deliveries to Providers

As industry engages lawmakers during August recess, new data helps them show the true costs of providing HME.

HMEB Kicks Off 2018 Product Awards

We are now accepting entries for our annual New Product of the Year competition; new category added.



PlayMaker Health Makes Strategic Post-Acute Acquisition

Buy of market intelligence company viaDirect should help PlayMaker refine its CRM and sales management solutions.

VGM Unveils HME Woman of Year Committee

Five industry representatives will sit on the committee for award; nominations accepted through August 13.

CRM in HME: Going with the Workflow

CRM can play a crucial role in HME sales, but it must align with how providers do business. How can providers implement and leverage an effective CRM strategy?

Rely Medical Supply Rolls out ‘Rely Rewards’

Incontinence provider’s loyalty program lets customers accrue points they can apply to future purchases.

Medtrade SmartSaver Rates Start June 11

Discounted registration fees are lowest possible prices for October 15-17 show.

David Kopf

Editor's Note

HME and Blockchain

What could this important security technology mean for our industry? It turns out, a lot.

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Business Solutions

Building A Winning Team

Four steps that will help you eliminate dysfunction, foster trust, and get groups of disparate individuals to come together for the big win.

Observation Deck

HME Retail: 2023

What's your five-year plan when comes to your retail revenue?

New Nonprofit Aims to Standardize DME Repair Training

A collaborative effort between VGM Education and FIOS DME Repair Training is designed to offer training and certification for DME and CRT repair technicians.

MAMES Hosts Record-Breaking Spring Convention

The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment and Supplies is fresh off a record-breaking conference and ratings smash.

HME Business Podcast