Legislative efforts and new tools coming
The Bottom Line
Miriam Lieber is president of Lieber Consulting, Sherman Oaks, Calif., specializing in operations management and reimbursement for the HME industry. You can reach her at 818/789-0670 or by email at miriam@lieberconsulting.com.
Use these lessons learned from 2016 to better your business
In addition to changing rates in non-bid locations, CMS plans to lower certain rates based on regional calculations, all under the guise of streamlining the bid program
Support your associations and change your outlook heading to Medtrade Spring
These points will provide a guide as you consider potential investments
A look at what we accomplished last year and our plans for the upcoming one
Though far from common, OIG subpoenas are increasingly appearing in DMEPOS locations
HME businesses embrace diversification in today's uncertain market
Perspective on the past 12 months of service with the American Association for Homecare
A guide to assist you in advocacy efforts on priority issues
Stay aware of medical coverage changes and what written proof you need upon request.
Electronic document exchange (EDE), including the electronic certificate of medical necessity, or e-CMN, has been inching through the HME pipeline for several years.
One of my favorite television commercials shows a professional woman at a business meeting. When the camera pans down, you see that she is sitting at her kitchen table in fuzzy slippers, looking at a computer screen.
What’s the One Product that can help you control your future? Your computer.
E-commerce, encompassing everything from electronic ordering to just-in-time inventory management, has improved supply-chain logistics in various industries--but not HME, at least not on a wide scale.
While it’s clear that information technology can improve the operations of any HME, the challenge is figuring out how to begin and where to spend your money.