Too often, HME providers neglect to anticipate that anything untoward might happen. But it does! Between hurricanes, fires, tornados and the other threats
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Dan Meuser grew up in the HME business and has been involved with Pride Mobility Products Corp. in an official capacity for more than 18 years. But it
I don't think anybody's got a better handle on health care than me. Former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson, on his announcement that he might seek the 2008
Fee schedules, rental caps, competitive bidding. These issues were on the minds of home medical equipment providers when 2006 began. They were still there
When you entered the home care field, you probably had images of providing care and comfort to those in need. Most of us never imagined that in order
When Jerry Benton Jr. launched a new store, he also launched a new image and an expanded business philosophy. The challenges were many, but with a plan
As a new Congress returns to Washington, we are presented with a new set of opportunities (and likely challenges) that emanate from a shift in control
Sporting goods manufacturers and those who use their products became very conscious of the sweet spot about three decades ago. Since, the makers of tennis
While most of us like some stability in our work day, too much of doing same thing will fail to allow us to build our business successfully. If you look
The power shift from the Republicans to the Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate offers the chance for a fresh start for home care in 2007. Home care
Fifty to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness. Eighty to 90 percent of adults with clinically significant
According to the providers responding to HomeCare's 2006 Sleep Survey, this expanding sector is one of the bright spots in an otherwise-uncertain HME
Like all areas of home medical equipment, sleep therapy programs must be compliant with both state and federal laws. HME providers seeking to diversify
I travel quite a bit with my work. Last year, I flew over 100,000 miles with just one airline and spent more than 100 nights in various hotel rooms around
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure therapy generally is the preferred treatment. When properly implemented
According to most stakeholders involved in the treatment of sleep disorders, the burgeoning sector shows no signs of slowing. In fact, annual growth estimates
Home medical equipment providers who choose to focus on sleep-disordered breathing are fully aware of the opportunities that exist in this market. But
Invacare/CPAP Polaris TR small size; portable battery module integrated heated humidifier; patient-adjustable ramp; automatic altitude adjustment; international
It's been another roller-coaster year for HME. Pricing for both oxygen and power mobility has been up, down and all around. Coverage and coding for both