Human resources rank as a heavy hitter to HME providers’ bottom line, but a California company is offering a unique, cost-saving solution.
- By David Kopf
- Jan 08, 2020
Problem Solvers
HR costs can be a problem for HME businesses. One provider that has launched a hiring agency might have just the right solution.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2019
Product Spotlight
All sorts of industries have tools to help them manage their equipment 'fleets.' Quality Biomedical aims to bring that to its customers with Q-Connect.
- By David Kopf
- Oct 01, 2019
Provider Strategy
Optimizing resupply programs for increased profits is expanding beyond sleep. What lessons can we apply?
- By Morgan Dopplick
- May 01, 2019
Business Solutions
It could be that the key to getting tighter control of your bottom line is to let go of some parts of your business to your distributors. How are providers outsourcing some elements to increase margins and free staff to focus on care and service?
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Apr 01, 2019
Business Solutions
It could be that the key to getting tighter control of your bottom line is to let go of some parts of your business to your distributors. How are providers outsourcing some elements to increase margins and free staff to focus on care and service?
- By Holly J. Wagner
- Mar 25, 2019
Merging with HME buying group Red Moby positions the company for rapid expansion, says CEO.
- By David Kopf
- Aug 30, 2018
Editor's Note
What could this important security technology mean for our industry? It turns out, a lot.
- By David Kopf
- Jun 01, 2018
A collaborative effort between VGM Education and FIOS DME Repair Training is designed to offer training and certification for DME and CRT repair technicians.
- By Joshua Bolkan
- May 23, 2018
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
Products & Technology
The world of healthcare is becoming increasingly concerned with data security -- and with good reason. A casual glance at the headlines will show that hospitals and care networks are falling victim to attacks. Never before has patient and healthcare data been more in need of protection, and that includes HME businesses. What must providers do to protect their information and patients?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Feb 01, 2017
Software that holds patient data hostage in exchange for ransom is a threat providers must monitor.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2017
Information Technology
Mobile technology experts discuss how mobile IT can help providers and their staff in the field.
Information Technology
Mobile technology has a come a long way in a short time, empowering providers to make better business decisions and improve satisfaction right at the patient’s doorstep.
- By Joseph Duffy
- May 01, 2016
Observation Deck
Savvy HME businesses that ensure their IT systems connect with other health providers will build a larger presence in post-acute care.
- By Dave Cormack
- Mar 01, 2016
Products & Technology
There's an old saying that, "what gets measured, gets managed," and that has become doubly true for HME providers who must find every possible efficiency in order to reduce the pressure of public and private payor reimbursement cuts. Experts examine the metrics against which providers can benchmark their business performance.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 01, 2015
Observation Deck
On-site visits from accrediting organization The Compliance Team help shed some light on deficiencies that DMEPOS providers commonly share and how they should address them.
- By Sandra C Canally
- Aug 01, 2015
2015 HME Handbook
Many providers in the DME industry are also pharmacies, but running a joint DME/pharmacy invovles a certain level of complexity. Fortunately, there are certain software offerings in the industry that offer features that support pharmacy/DME businesses, and some are specifically designed with those providers in mind.
Observation Deck
Over the next year, many providers will consider moving away from a predominantly Medicare-based business model to a more integrated approach. To navigate 2015’s rapidly changing landscape, providers must think differently about how they run their business. Here are five solid, strategic approaches to a fruitful 2015.
- By Chris Watson
- Feb 01, 2015
Observation Deck
One provider takes stock of the true personal and professional cost paid when a home medical equipment business has to fight for survival in the face of CMS's competitive bidding and reimbursement cuts.
- By John Eberhart
- Dec 01, 2014