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Products & Technology

Unstoppable Innovation

COVID-19 might have dominated the headlines, but the HME industry’s software companies have continued to push the envelope when it comes to developing new capabilities. Here’s a round-up of recent innovations to hit the market.

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Must-Stock Retail DME Categories

What DME items should be sitting on your retail shelves? We take a look at some key product categories that any pharmacy specializing in DME products should offer.

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Top Honors

This year’s edition of the HMEB New Products of the Year Award saw 15 winners across a variety of categories. We take closer look at what makes the 2021 award winners so special.

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The Importance of Collecting Patient Satisfaction Surveys

If patient relationships truly are at the heart of what HME providers do, then tracking client satisfaction is critical.

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Wound Care: A Misunderstood Opportunity

Many DME pharmacies side-step offering reimbursable wound care products, but an expert explains why wound care might be much more approachable than they think.

The COVID-19 Fight Continues

One area of HME that continues to face the ongoing public health emergency is accreditation. Two accreditation professionals explain how they’ve responded to the pandemic.

Podcast

Telehealth Staffing of Respiratory Therapists

As providers seek to consider new staffing and outsourcing solutions, rtNOW has stepped up to offer RTs that can help sleep and home ventilator providers more flexibly manage their businesses.

Video Interview

A Closer Look at a New Oxygen Monitoring System

Barry Hassett of oxygen equipment maker CAIRE Inc. discusses the myCAIRE remote device management solution for portable and stationary oxygen concentrators from his company.

Video Interview

New Immunization and Testing Certifications

Sandy Canally of The Compliance Team discusses two new services available from her company that can help HME suppliers and DME pharmacies expand the services they provide — and their revenues.

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Moving HME to its Connected Care Future

Brightree Chief Product Officer Nupura Kolwalkar-Rana explains the roadmap and building blocks that will get HME providers to implement transparent, orchestrated, effective connected care.



Video Interview

A New Infusion Benefit and New Opportunities

Sandy Canally of The Compliance Team tells us about how CMS has deemed a new infusion benefit and explains how this can be an opportunity for HME providers and DME pharmacies.

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Medtrade East from a Newcomer’s Perspective

Caitlin Warner of The Compliance Team has been in the industry for a long time, but hasn't had a chance to get to Medtrade East until this year. She shares her perspective on the show.

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HME and Connected Care

Brightree CEO Matt Mellott discusses the market and healthcare factors driving the need for providers to offer seamless, transparent connected care, and his company's strategy for helping them achieve it.

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An E-Prescribing Solution Comes to the DME Industry

Several factors have slowed DME’s adoption of e-prescription, but a new coalition has kicked things into high gear.

Podcast

Equipment Management: Getting Back to Basics

Covid-19 and the increased emphasis on infection control have made this fundamental business process all the more critical. What goes into effective, optimized equipment management?

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Annual Roundtable

What's On Your Radar?

COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines as it wreaks healthcare havoc, but there are 8 strategic trends poised to impact your business in the coming weeks and months. Are you monitoring them? Are you prepared? HMEB's editorial advisory board shares their insights.

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Product & Technology

Product Launch Fall 2021

A collection of compelling new HME products and services that'll help your business hit new HEIGHTS with patients and referral partners

Product Spotlight

Protekt Pilot: Keeping More Users Upright and Moving

Proactive designed its upright walker to be an affordable alternative to standard walkers for seniors who want to stay upright and comfortable while walking.

Podcast

Finding Your Best Employees

You’ve heard of outsourcing, but have you heard of insourcing? Todd Usher of Tactical Back Office explains his company’s unique solution for solving providers’ HR woes.

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Outlining DME Policies & Procedures for Now — and the Future

As providers work to remain competitive and successful in a constantly changing post-acute environment, they must still maintain accreditation. How can they bridge both worlds? One accrediting organization has developed a solution.

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