Said Simple Simon to the pieman, let me [see] your wares. We all recited this line when we were children. Today, this one sentence is still the cornerstone
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San Antonio The Scooter Store has filed suit against the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking payment for hundreds of thousands of dollars
Washington The new Secretary of Health and Human Services said that he supports national competitive bidding, but wants to make sure small providers aren't
Nellcor/Handheld Pulse Oximeter OxiMax NPB-40 portable and compatible with OxiMax sensors audible and visible arms; features bright blue backlit display
Lake Forest, Calif. Apria Healthcare has purchased Topeka, Kan.-based Knoll Patient Supply, owned by former AAHomecare Chairman Steve Knoll. They've been
Some HMEs may see the current regulatory climate as an opportune time to cash in and get out, but NBN Group is looking at the situation with a different
When Donald B. White ventured into what was then the wild, wild west of HME more than 20 years ago, he realized that he had a lot to learn about surviving
Lincoln, Neb. More HMEs are setting up shop in Wal-Mart. In the latest move, the retail giant has made an agreement with the Lincoln, Neb.-based Scooter
With the dust settling in Washington, it's easier to see the legislative and regulatory landscape for 2005. The president has delivered his fiscal year
Lake Forest, Calif., and Clearwater, Fla. According to earnings reports released by two of the HME industry's largest providers, both Apria Healthcare
Last month, CMS announced two important national Medicare policy developments related to mobility devices including power wheelchairs, scooters/POVs and
It's a simple premise: Strengthening your intake process can reduce DSOs (days sales outstanding) and increase productivity. We began last month by discussing
Greater productivity is high on the agenda of many home care providers because it is the best method of protecting or improving profitability. It is also
In 2004, CMS announced a three-pronged plan to revamp coverage, coding and payment for Medicare's mobility benefit. Which of the following best represents
Washington A proposed federal measure seeks to bring more awareness to the dangers of seniors falling. The Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004
Waterloo, Iowa Former Van G. Miller & Associates President Tommy Fitzgerald died Dec. 24 at the age of 70. Without Tom Fitzgerald, VGM would not be what
Elyria, Ohio Invacare has lowered its earnings per share guidance for 2005, citing Medicare reimbursement policies for power wheelchairs and slower purchasing
Corona, Calif. Wheelchair manufacturer Colours N Motion began the New Year in a new facility after relocating its operations to Corona. The new production