Hard-fought lobbying effort from Great Lakes Home Medical Services Association and other advocates eventually convinces state Medicaid program to stop implementing of proposed cuts until further review and analysis.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 03, 2019
Association submits comments on a variety of provisions in the rule and urges providers to submit comments by the Sept. 27 deadline.a
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2019
The letter urges lawmakers — and particularly H.R. 4229 backers — to co-sponsor legislation that would bring permanent rural relief and the elimination of the oxygen budget neutrality offset. AAHomecare calls on providers to use it as part of H.R. 2771 push.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 25, 2019
The winner, chosen from four finalists, will be announced at Medtrade in Atlanta next month.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 23, 2019
New study shows that the incidence of home oxygen fire fatalities is underreported, and likely as high as between 100 and 150 fatalities a year.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
After releasing the study on U.S home oxygen fires, BPR Medical’s Richard Radford discusses how oxygen providers can help mitigate the risk of fire.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
The proposed rule contains HME-related provisions such as changes to its ‘gap-filling’ method, payment requirements, and change of ownership timeline.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
AAHomecare calls on providers to focus H.R. 2771 lobbying efforts on the lawmakers who backed H.R. 4229 in the last Congress.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 19, 2019
CBP Education Collaborative provides context on profit/loss feature; CMS notifies bidders that ratios used to calculate non-lead rates on items that have changed payment class .
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
Delegates met with N.Y. State Senator Patrick Gallivan, staff for Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.), and staff for Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) to discuss various issues.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 12, 2019
The end of bidding for Round 2021 is fast approaching; industry experts share insights on what providers need to be doing now.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 05, 2019
The state says it will move to managed care in one phase in February rather than beginning the process on Nov. 1.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
The exclusive distribution agreement with VMI marks UK-based Mobility Networks’ entry into the North American market.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 05, 2019
RCM has come to HME, and two experts in the area of RCM and business analytics join the HME Business Podcast to take a deep dive into RCM and analytics and how providers can use these tools to boost profitability.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 03, 2019
Connection means that HDMS users can use VendorLink to order Essity products as well as drop ship them to patients.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Campaign aims to raise awareness of the industry's contributions by profiling providers that make a difference in their patients' lives and in their communities; first HME Hero is Gayle Devin of ActivStyle.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Analysts expect 41 million cases of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the United States by 2026, and most of those users will opt for CGMs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
The special rates offer discounts on conference and expo passes, as well as other show content, for the Oct. 21-23 event.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 29, 2019
Personal Electric Vehicle maker and personal transportation company look at establishing a global Mobility-as-a-Service business.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Podcast
Legal expert Jeff Baird discusses managed care on latest HMEB podcast episode; podcast also examines how providers can better manage their equipment ‘fleets.’
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
HME member service organization and health system develop a gift shop that benefits Waterloo Medical Center and Cedar Falls Medical Center.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
HME service equipment will provide warranty and out-of-warranty service and repair for Zen-O and Zen-O lite POCs.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Representatives of HME, CRT and women’s health businesses discuss small business impact of policies governing wheelchair accessories, custom breast prostheses, and Medicaid managed care.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 22, 2019
Other important Round 2021 dates looming include covered document review and bidding window closure.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019
Agreement will let specialty pharmacies using QS/1 tap into TherigySTM to simply patient care process.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 15, 2019