Lymphedema, although not well known, inflates opportunity for HME providers.
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Health care reform is not just a buzz word for policy wonks. It is a top priority for both the Obama administration and for powerful committees in Congress
Pressure wound therapy, beds and mattress product and equipment trends.
With 4,600 attendees at Medtrade Spring, providers, exhibitors, speakers and others shared their individual perspectives on the range of challenges facing the HME industry.
ResMed/CPAP Mask Mirage Activa LT Nasal Mask cushion automatically adjusts to varying sleeping positions and pressure modes gentle floating seal designed
Normally we look at claim denials, but there are other reasons why HME providers don't receive their money.
In January, Kentucky was hit with what Gov. Steve Beshear described as the worst natural disaster to hit Kentucky in modern times. A severe ice storm
Every year we see manufacturers introducing new oxygen products that fit a certain need for suppliers. Providers are looking for quality products that
As usual, there is a heaping helping of challenges on HME providers' plate: the oxygen cap, the 9.5 percent cut, the post-cap payment rules, a $50,000.
Graham-Field Health Products/Concentrator John Bunn Optium weighs 33 lbs.; operates at less than 45 dba retractable luggage-type handle for transporting;
Legislative and regulatory issues, increased operational efficiency and improved patient care will headline the educational conference at Medtrade Spring.
There were some important events in 1909. Commander Robert E. Peary of the U.S. Navy was the first person to reach the North Pole.
Health care reform is no longer just a moral imperative, it is a fiscal imperative. If we want to create jobs and rebuild our economy, then we must address
The bitter reward for a hard-won competitive bidding delay came to fruition this January in the form of a 9.5 percent cut on a number of product categories,
As everyone looks inward during the country's economic downturn, the question is, how much has the recession impacted the HME industry? Although you hear
For most businesses, the normal reaction in tough times is to reduce staff and cut, if not eliminate, staff education.
Atlanta Kevin M. Gaffney, CEM, and Seth Johnson are the newest members of HomeCare's Editorial Advisory Board.
The bald guy. That was my daughter's complete presentation of her father's 17-year service as protector, chauffer, banker, fixer, soccer ball stopper.
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