Compression:
Compression treatments are used to provide long-term maintenance for a wide variety of people, from homecare patients to everyday people, but lymphedema patients differ from other compression garment wearers in key ways.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
Mattresses:
The type of sleeping surface people use can affect every aspect of their life, including rest, pain and skin integrity.When addressing patients who are on a bed even longer, the effect of sleep surfaces on overall health and wellbeing becomes even more profound.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
Pressure Sores:
When it comes to the elderly, pressure sores become more prominent. Here is what you need to know about assessing and preventing pressure sores for geriatric patients.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Jul 01, 2010
Oxygen:
While free lunch is nice, referral partners are really looking for answers. By offering insights and information that referral partner staff might not have, as well as through answering questions, a provider can make significant gains in creating and growing referral partner relationships.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
GPS:
A key tool in that regard is global positioning technology. With GPS, providers can manage their deliveries and drivers using a system that lets them monitor each truck in real-time, which results in improved operations and reduced overhead.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Software:
And a key cost center within providers’ operations is deliveries. Fortunately, HME software systems and related technology can help in many ways to help increase delivery efficiencies and drive down costs.
Home Access:
Two key pieces of home access equipment that make that possible are vertical platform lifts (VPLs) and modular access ramps. However, deciding which access method, lift or ramp, best suits the patient’s need depends on a variety of criteria.
Government Affairs:
Providers have a largely untapped source of help when it comes to their industry advocacy efforts. While it is one thing for a provider to meet with a lawmaker, homecare patients can leave a lasting impact on lawmakers because their stories are so personal.
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Accreditation:
What if a HME provider starts a new line of business, or acquires a new line of business after already being accredited? Does the provider need to apply for accreditation for that new business?
- By David Kopf
- Jul 01, 2010
Providers embrace simplified data gathering for CPAP compliance.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- Jun 01, 2010
Case Studies
Four patients share their home care experiences.
- By Russell Jackson
- May 01, 2010
Products & Technology
How mobility providers can survive the loss of the 13-month purchase option, competitive bidding, and the impact of the excise tax, while concurrently fighting the regulatory battles necessary to stop these poor policies.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2010
Exclusive Survey Results
Therapists speak out in an exclusive survey, highlighting industry challenges, a growing emphasis on sleep therapy and a sense that more change is inevitable.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- May 01, 2010
Business Solutions
Benchmarking is a critical business practice, particularly for HME providers given the difficult reimbursement environment and the constant push to increase cash fl ow while cutting costs. Fortunately, HME software systems can help providers benchmark more accurately and powerfully.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2010
Webinar host Ty Bello continues answering reader queries concerning collecting co-pays.
Business Solutions
While CMS works overtime to minimize providers’ profit margins, cash sales have become a critical element in maintaining their cash-flow. How can HMEs ramp up their retail sales expertise?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2010
How patient education and new technology help obstructive sleep apnea patients get sleep.
- By Janis Rizzuto
- Apr 01, 2010
Products & Technology
While providers might be able to tread water in a sea of paperwork, document management not only helps them keep their heads above water in terms of adhering to documentation requirements, but boosts their bottom line while giving them a strategic advantage.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2010
Financing
As providers fight to maintain their cash-flow they still need to purchase expensive DME. Fortunately, they have HME-specific financing at their disposal.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2010
Education
How professional education can help HME staff and management provide the best service possible, while ensuring proper regulatory and certification compliance.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2010