Business Management


August Reminder: CMS-588 Electronic Funds Transfer Need to Go to NPE

This change goes into effect starting Aug. 21.

VGM Announces O2 Concepts Partnership

VGM lauded the "novel design" of O2 Concepts' oxygen devices.

Axys Software Now Integrated with Parata PASS System

The newly integrated process is designed to improve patient adherence with medications.

NCPA “Encouraged” by Merger Guidelines from FTC & DOJ

The guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice are open for public comment through Sept. 18.

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.

BOC Announces Certificant of the Year Winner

This year's winner is the first Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist so honored.

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.

Briefly: Medicare Modifiers, Cardinal Health Financial Results, & Sleep Health Research

Featuring new Medicare modifier rules, Cardinal Health financial results, and good news about naps.

Registration Open for AAHomecare Virtual Legislative Conference

Meetings with Washington, D.C., legislators and staffers will take place via Zoom in September.

CMS Issues 2024 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

The proposed rule includes information on orthotics, braces, lymphedema supplies, and DME refills.



New Podcast: Staffing Options for Today’s HME Suppliers

Latest HME Business podcast episode features Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office.

Briefly...

Featuring news updates on the National Community Pharmacists Association, the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services, and the Northeast Medical Equipment Providers Association.

Cardinal Health Named a 2023 Best Company for Multicultural Women

Cardinal Health says its senior executive team is currently 57 percent female.

Cardinal Health Launches Retail System for Independent Pharmacies

New system uses technology powered by Square.

CBIC: Competitive Bidding Gap to Occur for Back & Knee Braces

The gap will start on Jan. 1, 2024.

AAHomecare: Build Support for S. 1294 This Summer

The American Association for Homecare urges the industry to lobby for co-sponsors in the coming months.

Briefly...

Featuring DME Provider Outreach & Education, Dynarex, AAHomecare, and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals.

Merits Health Products Launches Company-Wide ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning system will roll out at the start of June.

Essentially Women Announces Nymbl Partnership

Nymbl is providing "a comprehensive POS system, creating a hassle-free experience for all users."

Cardinal Health to Open Ontario Distribution Center

New facility is scheduled to be fully operational at the end of 2023 or start of 2024.

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