Business Solutions
Turnkey services providing functionalities such as enhanced inventory management, predictive ordering, warehousing and product delivery services are now supporting HME provider businesses. We take a look at how some of these services are helping HMEs drive down costs, increase convenience and expand revenues.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2017
Business Solutions
Power mobility products may be a higher end cash purchase, but this isn't stopping customers from paying out of pocket to get the features they want. Many patients are waiving their Medicare benefit due to the time it takes to obtain the extensive documentation, or because the funded features are limited. Instead, they are opting to buy better chairs for retail. How do mobility providers serve them?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 01, 2017
Products & Technology
HME software companies are helping providers to increasingly enjoy the benefits of healthcare interoperability.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2017
Business Solutions
Success as an HME compression provider takes commitment, education and an understanding that there is more to compression beyond the feet.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2017
Products & Technology
Meet the new face of bath safety. It's focused on fashion and retail appeal — and nowhere near the 'bent metal' days of yesterday. Best of all, with the right marketing and merchandising, it can put a shine on your bottom line.
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Aug 01, 2017
Business Solutions
The number of ailments and susceptible population segments aided by orthopedic soft goods has created ample marketing opportunities for HME providers.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Aug 01, 2017
HME Handbook: Software
There are several key performance indicators providers should track, and today's HME software systems offer various tools to help them do it.
HME Handbook: Accreditation
Adding new service categories means meeting new accreditation requirements. How should providers approach this process?
HME Handbook: Women's Health
Post-mastectomy products can be the most difficult to provide, but providers that do can truly help this important patient group turn the page on an extremely difficult life experience.
HME Handbook: Home Access
Falls pose a significant risk to seniors trying to continue living independently in their homes; how can providers help eliminate the risk of them?
HME Handbook: Compression
Compression offers a chance to expand revenues serving both existing and new patients, but there are a variety of key considerations.
HME Handbook: Incontinence
Properly serving incontinence patients requires professionalism, care, discretion and understanding, but how do providers effectively turn those ideals into real action within their businesses?
HME Handbook: MSOs
Are you taking your MSO membership for granted? There are a variety of services offered by HME member services organizations, and providers should maximize their use of them.
Business Solutions
As HME provider businesses look for new ways to diversify and drive both funded and retail revenue, wound care could help them patch up their bottom line.
- By David Kopf
- May 01, 2017
Products & Technology
Effectively analyzing your billing and claims data can uncover big revenuegenerating and cashsaving opportunities, but most HME providers are not using data reporting and analysis to its fullest potential. Here's what you need to know.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2017
Products & Technology
Aging in place isn’t just home access. It represents a broad array of new service opportunities for the senior market. What are some top product categories that providers can use to jump in?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2017
An effective point of sale not only ensures efficient customer service, but can help create the kind of "retail experience" that drives more sales per customer. The key lies in blending technology and merchandising.
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2017
Business Solutions
As the new RAC comes online, and as the 2017 HHS OIG Workplan is in effect, what can respiratory providers expect in terms of audits, and how should they respond?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 01, 2017
By branching out into orthopedic softgoods, as well as related items, such as compression and pain management, DME pharmacies can tap into all new markets. How should they approach this opportunity?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Apr 01, 2017
Products & Technology
Once again, Medtrade's Las Vegas sister show has arrived, and this year's attendees were treated to an expo showcasing a mother lode of HME offerings. HMEB takes a look at some of the highlights.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 01, 2017