There is nothing more effective than competition to bring out the best in a businessperson. Once again, the gauntlet has been thrown to DME. This time,
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For Rita Hostak, her role as vice president of government relations at Sunrise Medical is more than just a job. This is my heart, she says. As a fervent
French author Alphonse Karr said, The more things change, the more they remain the same. Well, in France maybe. But for home medical equipment providers
The market for sleep-disordered breathing products continues to grow. More than 12 million Americans are affected by this condition, and recognition mounts
Oxygen users are not taking their disease sitting down any longer. As early diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increases, the trend continues
November was National Homecare Month and also Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. During the month, days were set aside to recognize
In September, CMS issued draft quality standards with which all durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers will
Give me more paperwork, increased document management requirements, more fees and expenses. For some, this statement is synonymous with We should be accredited.
Can you benefit from realigning your territory assignments? There are many benefits to taking a good look at the territories covered by you or your sales
If CMS' dispensing fee for respiratory medications is lowered for 2006, would you continue to serve Medicare beneficiaries? Yes 18% No 72% Not Sure 10%
Baltimore Without a proposed rule on national competitive bidding to discuss, the committee charged with advising CMS on implementing the program spent
Waterloo, Iowa The VGM Group announced in October that it is renewing efforts to stop DME competitive bidding. The effort follows an extended and apparently
Average Medicare DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, Etc.) 66 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, Etc.) 48 Rehab
Invacare Corp./Walker WalkLite available in two new models for consumer heights of 4-feet-11 inches to 6 feet, and 5-feet-5 inches to 6-feet-5 inches
Citing a conflict with religious holidays, VNU Expositions said it is moving Medtrade from October to Sept. 19-21 in 2006. The show will remain at the
HomeCare's HomeCaring Awards were created on a simple premise to recognize distinguished service to the home medical equipment community. This year, the
LAKE FOREST, Calif. Apria Healthcare Group is no longer for sale. Instead of looking for a buyer, the giant provider which has 500 branches in 50 states
Southfield, Mich. Arcadia Resources opened six Sears Home Health Care centers in the Detroit area in October. Each center, which operates inside of Sears
Natural disasters have a way of changing business priorities. Before one, insurance may be the last thing on your mind. Afterwards, it's bound to be near