As more and more people fit the definition of being obese, the increase in the need for bariatric equipment rises as well.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
The population of bariatric patients is increasing, and so to is the need for providers to sell mattresses that prevent and help treat wounds for patients that spend a good deal of time in bed.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Round one has given providers some insights on what they need to do to prepare for Round Two.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
Helping patients comply with compression therapy requires understanding, application, comfort, appearance and price.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Today’s HME MSOs have evolved to offer much more than just group purchasing. How can providers make the most of their memberships?
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
Newly diagnosed diabetes patients need lots of assistance to ensure compliance. How can providers give it to them?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
With the rental cap, audits and competitive bidding, providers need to closely examine their businesses to bolster margins.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2011
Whatever the reason for renewing accreditation, now is the time to start preparing to ensure the process goes smoothly.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
With today's funding cuts, the data generated by HME software can show you your strengths, as well as where you might be able to cut and save some precious operating dollars.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
As POCs have gained acceptance and usage — sometimes as a primary oxygen device — the need to ensure patients truly understand their devices is essential.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
Now that the standard power mobility business has been turned upside-down, what can providers do to transition to a new business model?
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2011
Now more than ever, providers must pursue cash sales. What are some key elements of a smart retail business?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 22, 2011
RSM’s 2011 annual oxygen market analysis shows providers in a holding pattern.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2011
Products & Technology
Pushing their software gains beyond the confines of the desktop, HMEs are starting to use solutions for handheld devices that delivery drivers and other staff can take into the field with them.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2011
Providers have found themselves in a torrent of pre- and post-payment audits. What can they do?
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2011
RSM spoke to experts in the sleep industry to compile best practices that can help providers navigate through a changing industry.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jun 01, 2011
Business Solutions
In an industry shaken by cuts, caps and competitive bidding, providers are revisiting their entrepreneurial roots to uncover ways of bringing in more non-reimbursement business. Two key areas for that expansion are compression and orthopedic goods.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2011
Products & Technology
As providers try to find their way through a maze of funding threats, they are striving to find new efficiencies and cut costs in order to boost their ever-narrowing margins. A key cost center in this regard is delivery operations. What tools and technologies are available to help HMEs chart a course to increased profitability?
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2011
Business Solutions
Four months into Round One, how are contract holders and providers that lost bids coping? Have mobility providers re-tooled to survive the loss of the first month purchase option. Most important: how can the industry fight back?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2011
Cover Feature
Ensuring comfort for CPAP patients to ensure the adhere to treatment.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2011