In the Aug. 5 Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its proposed implementation of two HME provisions of last

I like to think that the home care community is one big family, all in the same boat. We are, of course. But it's also easy to see the industry as a diverse

First opened in 1979, Medtrade will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year as the largest international trade show for the home health care industry.

As a business owner you are facing a daunting challenge to survive, let alone thrive. Unlike earlier days when running your HME seemed simpler, today

Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare At Home has set its business apart and is navigating Medicare cuts by promoting products without HCPCS codes and eliminating

Now that the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) is the law and you are apprehensively awaiting next year's cuts, you should be planning your company's next

The push to move beyond basic delivery and into equipment- and patient-management has been a long time coming in the home medical equipment industry.

The home health industry has learned a few things about Washington and politics over the years. One is that presidential candidates usually have little

Don't call it a beauty pageant. The name might imply that Ms. Wheelchair America is related to the contest that pits bikini-clad women advocating world

There is one facet of operation that DME/HME principals should take more time to consider. It is in-house communication. Look upon your employees as team