As 2009 approaches, AAHomecare collects questions for CMS to answer on how caps will work
Recently acquired by Inovo, Inc. the California-based oxygen conservation firm completes cross-country move.
Wachovia Survey: Growth Expectations Down 5 Percent Since 2006
Results of the Wachovia 2008 Sleep Survey — a partnership with HME Business, Respiratory Management’s sister publication — reveal a slowdown of the sleep market. According to the study, HME providers expect their sleep revenue to grow by 10 percent in the next 12 months vs. 11 percent last year.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 01, 2008
Staying Competitive in Today's Market
Whether you’re currently carrying liquid oxygen or you’re in one of the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the competitive bidding program, chances are you’re examining the viability of liquid. While there are many clinical benefits of this modality, especially from a patient standpoint, traditionally, the costs for providing liquid have been prohibitive. If you’re reconsidering liquid or just looking for a way to stay profitable, here are some things you should know.
- By Elisha Bury
- Jul 01, 2008
- By Patricia Dinwiddie
- Jul 01, 2008
A collection of some 02 solutions that help patients hit the road.
- By Sherleen Mahoney
- Jun 06, 2008
Oxygen Studies: Providers Talk Oxygen Modalities
Technology Has Created a Crossroads, But Which Method Will Put Providers on the Road to Success?
Lately, the oxygen business has sounded like the refrain of a country-western song. We've lost funding thanks to cuts, and further losses are pending as Congress threatens to peel back the rental cap even further to 13 or 18 months. With the announcement of winning bidders in the first round of competitive bidding and the projected savings for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of 22-32 percent in some areas, many providers may well lose their oxygen business altogether, even if they didn't lose the bid.
For the past year, the mantra Work smarter, not harder has been heralded as the solution to reimbursement woes. Manufacturers have rolled out technology to reduce deliveries, and GPS technology bent on improving delivery efficiencies is no longer the domain of meandering travelers. But as providers vie for business-sustaining theories to put into practice, which oxygen avenue makes the most sense for the bottom line?
- By Elisha Bury
- Jun 01, 2008
Funding Focus
A historical event in our industry is quickly approaching. Pending any new Congressional changes, effective January 2009, the payment ceiling will be reached for some of your existing oxygen patients, and your company will no longer receive monthly rental fees. January 2009 could be your worst single month in terms of revenue decreases, or it could be the same as any other month. The question is: Do you know?
- By Kelly Riley
- Jun 01, 2008
Cindy Gray, Director of Respiratory Development, Advanced Home Care, High Point, N.C.
Oxygen Studies: Providers Talk Oxygen Modalities
POC maker moves to set the record straight on its cash sales policy
- By David Kopf
- May 30, 2008
- By Elisha Bury
- May 13, 2008
- By Patrick J. Dunne
- Apr 15, 2008
Though pure asthma and pure emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) are more common, sometimes the conditions overlap, says Marianne Frieri, M.D., Ph.D.
- By Elisha Bury
- Apr 01, 2008