2015 Oxygen Market Survey
In our eighth annual oxygen survey, respondents report a 12% increase in those enjoying business growth over the last 12 months.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Oct 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Providers face many challenges, but it’s time to turn the tables. Various experts assess the market and help determine how providers can set a smart course for success.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2015
Business Solutions
As providers have felt the pinch of increasing reimbursement cuts, as well as learned how to pursue new revenue-generating opportunities, they have had to learn how to protect their profit margins as much as possible. This means providers have learned how to increase efficiencies and cut costs from their operations. We look at some of the key ways providers can streamline their businesses
- By David Kopf
- Sep 01, 2015
Products & Technology
Retail sales have been an increasingly important element of providers' revenues. The key is to find niches that can help expand those cash sales receipts. Bearing that in mind, orthopedic softgoods and related offerings have become an important opportunity to expand retail revenues. We look at various aspects of serving this important market segment.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Today's healthcare market is focused on driving down costs while improving outcomes. Concurrently, information technology has given providers reams of patient data. How can providers use this data to advance in the new healthcare landscape?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2015
Products & Technology
As mobility providers struggle with lower reimbursement rates and complete upending of their business models, the manufacturers of power mobility products are creating devices that address changing industry and care trends.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2015
HME Retail Sales
HME providers are undergoing a transformation. Don your cape and don't be afraid to take the leap from retail novice to cash sales superhero status.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2015
HME Retail Sales
As HME providers dig deeper into cash sales, they are discovering that the nuances of properly managing retail finances can pay big dividends.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Numerous factors challenge the sleep business, but it continues to see growth that some experts say will continue into the foreseeable future. The question is, how? We talk to a variety of sleep providers to learn about the innovative approaches they have developed to not only rise above market challenges, but expand their businesses, as well.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2015
Information Technology Marketplace
Software is a strategic business investment. We round up recent software offerings to help providers optimize and expand their businesses.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2015
Information Technology
We examine fifteen methods that providers can use to get significantly more mileage out of their HME software investments.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2015
Information Technology
Some of the best IT minds in the industry examine what the future holds for HME software and how it will shape providers’ success.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Home access opportunities for HME providers are booming like the population they serve, but it takes the right expertise and the right relationships to build a solid business. This month's cover story examines how providers can build their home access skills and referral networks.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Medicare audits represent a shifting landscape in which audit contractors change their targets and priorities. We look at the latest changes and how providers should adjust, as well as the industry’s efforts to reform the currently out-of-control program.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2015
Respiratory Survey 2015
Respiratory Management's Sixth Annual Respiratory Survey reviews the factors influencing shape the state of respiratory care today.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2015
State of Satisfaction
New feature from HMEB: Data from accrediting organization The Compliance Team sheds some light on key pieces of patient data. This month we examine national oxygen patient satisfaction.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2015
Business Solutions
The steep challenges providers face when it comes to Medicare claims audits have only grown taller. HMEB talks to experts who offer smart documentation polices that can help them scale this difficult summit.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2015
Products & Technology
Medtrade returns to Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay Convention Center from March 30 to April 1. We look at some of the key events and educational opportunities, as well as preview some of the offerings that will be showcased at the expo.
- By David Kopf
- Mar 01, 2015
Care Quality
Medicare might have forced oxygen into heavily cost-conscious business models, but there are still many ways to maximize patient care.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Mar 01, 2015
Business Solutions
Providers across the industry have been breaking into retail sales, but they can’t truly become a cash sales success story until they have created a showroom that can do the selling for them. What goes into creating the right retail sales space? From site selection, to signage, to displays, we interview experts to examine what providers need to do to create a winning retail showroom.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2015