January 2010

January 2010

The Big Ten


Feature

Sheep

Products & Technology

Getting a Sound Sleep

By David Kopf

As OSA awareness spreads and providers deal with increasing numbers of CPAP patients, one thing is clear: treatment compliance can be a challenge.We look at why patients fail to comply with CPAP treatment and how providers can help them.


2010 Preview

The Big Ten

By David Kopf

As with our 2009 Big Ten list, we aren’t limiting our choices to only product categories. In addition to product categories, we also have highlighted some key business and regulatory trends and opportunities HME providers will want to monitor and leverage. Likewise, many product categoriesand business trends are interrelated.


Column

Editor's Note

Whither Reform?

By David Kopf


Observation Deck

The Buck Stops Where?

By Kelly Riley

CMS continues to place providers in an unfair position with referring physicians.


Article

Product Solutions

Bariatrics

By Laura Swift

A roundup of the latest bariatric products.


Problem Solver

Attracting Elusive Patients

By Joseph Duffy

Urinary incontinence stifles 200 million sufferers worldwide, even though many products exist to help.


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