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December 1, 2001
SEASONAL TRADITIONS
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
By J. P. Pieratt
THE HOLIDAY SEASON is built on traditions. For some, it's fruitcake and eggnog, while for others it's simply gathering to celebrate with friends and family...
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HME's Front Runners
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
The home medical equipment industry has brought new meaning to the phrase, slow and steady wins the race. While many industries are struggling in this...
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No Place Like Home Care?
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
By Tom Gray
The year 2001 won't go down in anyone's book as a happy time for the U.S. economy. It will be remembered as the year in which the boom of the '90s and...
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Top Companies: Private
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
Rank CompanyLocationTop officerURL Gross revenue(in millions, latest available year)% change from previous # of branches# of branchesaccredited EmployeesFTPT...
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The Road to No. 1
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Homecare Supply of Beaumont, Texas, has become the top private home medical equipment provider in the country, acquiring 33 businesses and experiencing...
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Cruising Over 65
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Stories by Denise H. McClinton
The market for scooter sales is now and that market is good. The aging population is growing. Today's seniors want an active lifestyle. And the home medical...
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Growing Support
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Stories by Sam Maddox
Looking to the future of the support surfaces market, Abbey Daniels, chief operating officer of Sentech, came across some compelling statistics: An estimated...
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OSA Coverage Expanded
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Baltimore As early as next spring, Medicare will expand its coverage of medical devices designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, according to the Centers...
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THE NATIONAL newswire
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
Noteworthy Quarterly Summaries Part of CMS Culture of Responsiveness: To help health care providers better understand complicated reimbursement requirements,...
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THE PROVIDER newswire
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
Financials National Home Healthcare: Scarsdale, N.Y.-based National Home Health Care reported a 60-percent jump in net income for the fourth quarter ended...
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THE MANUFACTURER newswire
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
FINANCIALS Invacare: Invacare, Elyria, Ohio, reported a record 11 percent increase in net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reporting net income...
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Health Care Industry Take Note
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
BY CARA C. BACHENHEIMER, ESQ.
ON OCT. 3, the United States Department of Justice announced what is to date the largest health care fraud settlement in history. In addition to paying...
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A Calendar of HME Events
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Marjory Garrison
FEBRUARY February 6-8 Fifth National Congress on Health Care Compliance Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C. 800/684-4549 Web site: www.compliancecongress.com...
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Top Companies: Public
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM
Rank CompanyLocationTop officer Net income(in millions, last available fiscal year) # of branches# of branchesaccredited EmployeesFT/PT Stock ticker symbol(Exchange)...
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Home Oxygen May Breath Life into Praxair's Sales
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Dips in consumer confidence and weak international currency rates have dampened third quarter 2001 earnings for Praxair of Danbury, Conn. but the company's...
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Take Yet Another Look at Your Business
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
By Denise H. McClinton
A significant decline in overall economic activity that lasts more than a few months and is visible in industrial production, employment, real income...
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Self-Screening for Snorers
Dec 1, 2001 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Roswell, Ga. For patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, putting an end to snoring may not be a good thing, according to sleep specialist Samuel...
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