Lions and tigers and bears. In Washington, the scary menagerie comes in the form of an omnibus bill. Some years it's larger than others, but the general

You have no doubt read about the most recent meeting with CMS and the competitive bidding Program Advisory and Oversight Committee that was held in Baltimore

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from industry folks across the country is, Why does the government continue to pick on us? Why do we

At Rice Home Medical in Willmar, Minn., employees don't just deliver equipment. They deliver support. The company, which will mark its 20th anniversary

As the bariatric market grows, it is important to make products that are safe and functional. Adapting to bariatric needs doesn't always mean a larger,

Referrals are the core of any HME business, but that doesn't mean they are easily established or kept. From company to company, the number and type of

The National Coalition of Assistive and Rehab Technology held a Capitol Hill press briefing in late September to push Congress for passage of H.R. 2231,

Reaching for an item on a high shelf, attempting to turn around in a tight space and even trying to take a shower without assistance are common challenges

It has been more than 20 years that I have been railing about fraud and abuse in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. When my family relocated to

I am surprised at the constancy with which clients ask for help with hospital discharge problems. Often I am asked to set up a preferred provider relationship