Products & Technology
By David Kopf
Providers are in for a tough 2013, and no business asset can better help them prepare for the coming year than their information systems. Once again we survey various software packages to see how they can help HMEs prepare for whatever 2013 has in store, whether it's competitive biding Round Two or the continued assault of CMS audits.
Business Solutions
By Cindy Horbrook, David Kopf
Home access and ensuring home safety represent an important market opportunity for providers to expand their businesses while tapping into their existing patient and referral partner relationships. The challenge lies in ensuring they can meet the unique needs of various patient groups. We look at how HMEs can lay out a welcome mat that appeals to all of their patients.
Problem Solvers
By Joseph Duffy
Portable oxygen use has been revolutionary not only for creating low/no-delivery models for providers, but for helping patients enjoy their lives and better therapeutic outcomes. As portable oxygen use grows, providers are developing best practices that are helping patients master their devices and achieve maximum benefit.