Since December of 2003 when competitive bidding was passed into law, consultants and others have drawn out their vision of how things would look if the DMEPOS bidding program ever came to pass: thousands of HMEs out of business and a relative few companies doing Medicare business in the bid categories.
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A new approach to increased sales and 'account-ability'.
Get ready for another full-scale assault on home care.
As part of HomeCare's 2009 Salary & Benefits Survey, we also asked participating providers specific questions about how they pay their sales reps, when they pay commissions, whether reps deliver/troubleshoot equipment and whether tough industry conditions had affected their commission structures.
DME provisions in the health care reform package spell trouble.
Don't wait until something goes wrong to fix your business processes.
Purchasing leads can be a profitable investment, but legal issues must be handled correctly.
Texas DME reinvents its business plan.
Maintain correct processes and practices — all the time, every day.
HCPCS code E0463 (pressure support ventilator) is a standout as one with a higher-than-average denial rate — 33.5 percent overall.
A quick recap of the facts in HomeCare's 2009 Retail Survey shows how you can improve your retail sales by maximizing sales-per-customer, diversifying your revenue mix and increasing your cash profits.
A list of the Medtrade 2009 exhibitors and their booth numbers, as well as the top 10 exhibitors by space.
With more than 500 exhibitors and 120 educational sessions during the industry's biggest trade show, Medtrade 2009 promises to be a can't-miss event for HME professionals.
Here's a sample of the products you'll see at this year's show.
Let me be the first to welcome you to Atlanta and Medtrade 2009!
All roads lead to Medtrade as providers begin the journey to change.
Response to a recent HHS OIG report on power wheelchair costs has escalated into action on the part of AAHomecare and NCART, with a cost analysis and a possible meeting with OIG representatives in the works.
Invacare Chairman and CEO Mal Mixon received the Corporate Leadership Award from the Paralyzed Veterans of America
RESNA said testing for its new specialty certification in seating and mobility should be available via computer in February 2010.