Podcast
AAHomecare’s Jay Witter details the legislative efforts to secure 90/10 reimbursement for Round 2021’s 13 uncontracted categories and extend the 75/25 blended rate for non-rural, non-CBA suppliers.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 24, 2022
Show Director York Schwab offers a sneak peek at some of the new and favorite features that will be at the April 4-6 event in Phoenix.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 10, 2022
Podcast
How well do you understand CMS’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate when it comes to DME suppliers and DME pharmacies? Are you sure?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 28, 2022
Podcast
The Clinical Care Team serving respiratory patients has faced a roller coaster of changes during Covid-19. What’s the latest, and where is care headed?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 14, 2022
Provider Strategy
To maximize revenue, HME providers must create consumer-like patient care while boosting efficiencies with integrated resupply.
- By Michael Lorenz
- Feb 10, 2022
News Feature
The HME industry waited a long time for CMS to unveil its final payment rule for DMEPOS suppliers. Now that CMS has released the rule, where does the industry stand, and how does it move forward to secure better reimbursement?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 03, 2022
Business Solutions
Once again, we proofile 10 trends that will shape the HME industry this year. The far-reaching impact of Covid-19 is undeniable, but it’s not the only factor that will define 2022.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Business Solutions
HME filled critical gaps in care & fortified referral bonds during Covid-19. Now what?
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Podcast
Providers will see an increase in claims audits from Medicare and other funding sources in 2022. Audit expert Wayne van Halem offers insights into what they can expect.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 19, 2022
Podcast
There are several patient factors that mask fitting traditionally hasn’t accommodated, but probably should. A new technology tool is trying to change that.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 10, 2022
Product Spotlight
Aiming to solve burdens felt by catheter patients, a new undergarment offers a unique solution for wearing and managing leg bags that emphasizes ease and quality of life.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 06, 2022
Provider Strategy
What are the potential kickback pitfalls, and how do you avoid them?
- By Jeffrey S. Baird, Matthew D. Earl
- Dec 01, 2021
Products & Technology
COVID-19 might have dominated the headlines, but the HME industry’s software companies have continued to push the envelope when it comes to developing new capabilities. Here’s a round-up of recent innovations to hit the market.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
What DME items should be sitting on your retail shelves? We take a look at some key product categories that any pharmacy specializing in DME products should offer.
This year’s edition of the HMEB New Products of the Year Award saw 15 winners across a variety of categories. We take closer look at what makes the 2021 award winners so special.
- By David Kopf
- Dec 01, 2021
Observation Deck
If patient relationships truly are at the heart of what HME providers do, then tracking client satisfaction is critical.
- By Sandra Canally
- Dec 01, 2021
Many DME pharmacies side-step offering reimbursable wound care products, but an expert explains why wound care might be much more approachable than they think.
One area of HME that continues to face the ongoing public health emergency is accreditation. Two accreditation professionals explain how they’ve responded to the pandemic.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 16, 2021
Podcast
As providers seek to consider new staffing and outsourcing solutions, rtNOW has stepped up to offer RTs that can help sleep and home ventilator providers more flexibly manage their businesses.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
Video Interview
Barry Hassett of oxygen equipment maker CAIRE Inc. discusses the myCAIRE remote device management solution for portable and stationary oxygen concentrators from his company.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021