Features


AAHomecare: Focus Now on Grassroots Follow-Up for H.R. 5555 & S. 1294

Cosponsor support is critical to the bills' chances of being included in year-end legislative packages, association says.

KFF Research: Medicare Advantage Plans’ Advertising Causes FOMO in Seniors

Marketing campaigns do not, however, typically discuss the Plans' limitations.

NRRTS Launches Guidelines for CRT Repairs

Repair guidelines involve changes for consumers, providers, payers, clinicians, and manufacturers.

FDA Clears the Way for Home Infusion Patients to Participate in Drug Trials

NHIA President/CEO Connie Sullivan discusses the benefits of the new process.

How Accreditation Can Strengthen Independent Pharmacies

Q&A with Sandra Canally, The Compliance Team

Comment Period Open for Medicare Coverage of Lymphedema-Related Products

CMS is seeking input for how reimbursement will be structured starting next year.

AAHomecare Urges Support for Oxygen Sign-On Letter

The letter circulating in the U.S. House concerns standard written orders for oxygen, sleep therapy, and non-invasive ventilation.

The Real-World Trouble with Medicare “Advantage” Plans & HME Coverage

MAPs have celebrity spokespersons to appeal to seniors, but many of these plans aren't providing the coverage they should.

NHIA Praises FDA Guidance Allowing Decentralized Clinical Trials

New guidance allows trial activities to take place outside typical clinical settings.

Invacare Completes Financial Restructuring

The manufacturer also announced changes to its board of directors.



FAHCS: Florida Medicaid Providers to See 7.5-Percent Rate Increase

New increase expected in July, says Florida Alliance of Home Care Services.

Podcast

Revenue Cycle Management and Security

HME businesses have a lot of reasons to outsource their RCM, and security is becoming an increasingly important one.

DME MACs Publish Post-PHE Directions for DME Suppliers

The federal public health emergency is ending May 11.

Medtrade Video

Medicare Accreditation Renewal & DMEPOS Retailer Certification

Sandy Canally of The Compliance Team sits down to talk about how DMEPOS suppliers can prepare for the three-year accreditation renewal and a new service for retail providers.

Medtrade Video

Automated Resupply's Continued Development

Mike Lorenz of Brightree discusses how far automated resupply has come in terms of efficiency and patient care, as well as how providers can integrate these innovations into their businesses.

Product Series Launch

New Bari+Max Lineup Designed for Evolving Needs of Bariatric Patients

Dynarex's strategy includes expediting the provision of bariatric products.

Interview

Adapting to HME’s ‘New Normal’

The key to addressing the constantly unfolding challenges facing HME providers is to implement strategies and solutions that help them transform, says Brightree CEO Matt Mellott.

News Feature

Seat Elevation Comments Surpass 1,800 Entries

The public comment period on CMS’s proposed power seat elevation NCD ends March 17. Here's a closer look at the issues at hand and what's being said.

Medtrade 2023

Welcome To HME’s New Hometown

A newly unified Medtrade is settling into Dallas, and judging by the expo, conference and networking opportunities, the annual industry event has found its new home sweet home.

David Kopf

Editor's Note

Making the Right Thing Happen

The window for public comments on CMS’s proposed power seat elevation NCD ends March 17. There are several resources you can use to help support the effort.

HME Business Podcast