More than 70 percent of COPD patients have needed to seek emergency care during COVID-19 so far, but roughly one in four of those patients opted not to go.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
York Schwab takes the reins of the annual HME industry conference and expo as it prepares for its 2021 events.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
OMHA reports to AAHomecare that within a year, the number of pending DMEPOS appeals fell by 51 percent.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
Product Profile
Starting with simple smartphone selfies from patients, the SleepGlad solution uses artificial intelligence on the back end to match them to masks from major manufacturers.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
Association urges various federal officials that Phase 1 Distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine must include DMEPOS suppliers because of their close contact with patients.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
Providers that submitted bids can now see their financial scores to see how they rated and to use the information for future rounds.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 19, 2020
How do providers educate both patients that aren't using their POCs as much as they should be, as well as help 'super users' understand device limitations?
Responsive Respiratory introduces sanitizing and travel case for the Purify O3 CPAP Sanitizer that is more than 50 percent larger.
Katherine Royster brings a background on both the manufacturing and the HME provider sides of sleep care.
Buy will help national medical supplier expand its footprint and ensure Great Plains Medical’s clients continue having access to medical supplies.
Aimed at the spreading a wider understanding of sleep disorders and treatment in Indian, the campaign combines education and a sleep coach assistance service.
Group, which includes VGM Live at Home, lines up a variety of priorities designed to help seniors continue living safely and healthily at home, during COVID-19 PHE and beyond.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 12, 2020
The acquisition will help Spiro Health provide sleep and respiratory services across Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2020
TRICARE West contractor HNFS is not reimbursing claims per the CARES Act rates. AAHomecare is urging providers to support a letter campaign.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2020
The decision to punt on 13 categories might leave some providers feeling a little in Limbo, but AAHomecare’s Tom Ryan stresses the industry should notch this as a ‘W.’ That said, some rough edges remain and there’s still work to do.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2020
The new branch in West Seneca would bring the national CRT provider’s locations in the Empire State to five.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2020
If water or other liquids penetrate the bandage’s outer seal or the wound seeps fluid, a gauze barrier changes color.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 05, 2020
There are several reasons why finding the right people, training them, and keeping them engaged is more imperative than ever for HME providers.
- By Mike McKillip
- Nov 04, 2020
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has altered the accreditation process so that site surveys are now virtual. There are a few things to keep in mind because of this.
- By Kris Ravotti
- Nov 04, 2020
Continuing education and training opportunities helps DMEPOS providers demonstrate their commitment to clients, staff and governing organizations. What’s involved?
- By Mike McKillip
- Nov 04, 2020
What are the seemingly 'small' things that HME providers can address to ensure that they incorporate the four principles of ethics — and DMEPOS supplier standards — into their businesses?
- By Margaret “Peg” Terry
- Nov 04, 2020
New functionality includes the ability to drive while elevated and light seating solution to give chairs substantial weight savings.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 29, 2020
Nov. 2 webinar will provide information on CMS's recent announcement regarding Round 2021 of competitive bidding.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 29, 2020
Group 2 Portable keeps users active and outside the home while offering features that ensure it is coded for reimbursement.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 29, 2020
Annual Advisory Board Roundtable
The public health emergency’s direct impact on day-to-day HME operations includes accreditation. What do providers need to know?
- By Sandra C Canally
- Oct 29, 2020