The 2022 edition of VGM’s HME Delivery Cost survey shows a variety of pressures impacting the operations of HME businesses.
Editor's Note
The microchip shortage has hit healthcare hard, but Congress is only solving part of the problem.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Business Solutions
Once again, we proofile 10 trends that will shape the HME industry this year. The far-reaching impact of Covid-19 is undeniable, but it’s not the only factor that will define 2022.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 01, 2022
Interim final rule on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff at Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities does not include DME suppliers in its list.
- By David Kopf
- Nov 04, 2021
Podcast
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?
- By David Kopf
- Oct 07, 2021
2021 Industry Innovators
As telehealth and remote connectivity become more prevalent in HME, providers must ensure they’ve locked up their data nice and tight. What are today’s security risks and how do providers counter them?
- By David Kopf
- Aug 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Strategy
New opportunities can be exciting and seem almost irresistible. How does a savvy HME owner and operator distinguish between the 'latest thing' and a legitimate chance to increase revenue?
- By Mike Isaacson
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Respiratory
You are already taking the necessary steps to create a safe environment for your customers — marketing the steps you have taken will allow you to stand out from your competitors.
- By Laura Frederick
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Strategy
Continuing education and training opportunities help DMEPOS providers demonstrate their commitment to clients and staff as well as governing organizations — but how do you manage it all?
- By Mike McKillip
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Strategy
Implementing modern technologies will help turn your business into a leaner, more efficient delivery machine with lower fleet, fuel, and personnel expenses.
- By Courtney Baker
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Respiratory
With ongoing stress on the global supply chain and logistics, it's important for HME provides to re-assess the operations and costs associated with the equipment upkeep required to care for their oxygen patients.
- By Cassandra Gordon, Paul Hodge
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Handbook: Accreditation
Prospective buyers will evaluate your operations, and if your HME business is accredited, then you will have the resources to make the process much easier.
- By Sandra Canally
- Jun 01, 2021
2021 HME Business Handbook: Strategy
You've hear of outsourcing, but have you heard of insourcing? There's a difference and a unique approach to HME staffing might be just the flexible option you need.
- By Todd Usher
- Jun 01, 2021
Podcast
As the industry rounds the bend out of COVID, HME providers can expect more patient demand and a broader set of needs from their clients and referral partners. Are they ready?
- By David Kopf
- May 20, 2021
The fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program recognized the system, which is designed to address common challenges in HME patient collections.
Podcast
COVID-19 taught providers a lot in terms of infection control, telehealth and other aspects of their businesses. What lessons will stick around for the long haul and what things should they have been doing all along?
- By David Kopf
- Apr 29, 2021
Managing HME inventory in the field is hard enough, and the COVID-19 pandemic made it even trickier. How should providers tackle this?
- By David Kopf
- Mar 04, 2021
Document offers guidance on protecting patients and employees under the current public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- May 21, 2020
Joe Candiano, director of operations for New York provider Hampton Homecare, explains how his business rapidly rolled out new responses to COVID-19 and discusses the types of permanent post-acute changes that might result from the public health emergency.
- By David Kopf
- May 07, 2020