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

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,

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

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.

Legislative and regulatory issues, increased operational efficiency and improved patient care will headline the educational conference at Medtrade Spring.

Graham-Field Health Products/Concentrator John Bunn Optium weighs 33 lbs.; operates at less than 45 dba retractable luggage-type handle for transporting;

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.

Every year we see manufacturers introducing new oxygen products that fit a certain need for suppliers. Providers are looking for quality products that

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

Normally we look at claim denials, but there are other reasons why HME providers don't receive their money.