I Am the HME Industry – Joel Marx

August 5, 2013
CLEVELAND – During his stint as chairman of the American Association for Homecare, Joel Marx displayed a determination to engage more providers in the political process. That passion began developing back in the early 1970s when Marx joined the

ResMed Fights Back on Patent Infringement

August 5, 2013
SAN DIEGO – Southern California-based ResMed, a manufacturer of products for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory conditions, has filed a new legal action in the International Trade Commission (ITC). The amended complaint in

Increasing Consumer Access to Complex Rehab

July 29, 2013
EAST ELMHURST, NY – Like many professionals in this field, I have been immersed in the community of people with disabilities for almost 30 years. It matters to me that my fellow citizens with disabilities have equal access to their lives. The l

Effective Collection Policies Key to Survival in New Era

July 29, 2013
OVERLAND PARK, KS—In a move that highlights the growing importance of capturing patient revenue, business management software mainstay Brightree LLC will enter into a relationship with Strategic AR. Strategic AR is a software and services company f

A Primer on Purchasing an HME Company

July 29, 2013
AMARILLO, TX – Most acquisitions are “asset” acquisitions, although I am seeing an increase in “stock” acquisitions. Assume that John Smith owns XYZ Medical Equipment Inc (XYZ). Assume that Smith desires to sell XYZ to M

I Am the HME Industry – Robert Steedley

July 29, 2013
VALDOSTA, GA – Robert Steedley, the chairman of AAHomecare, feels your pain. As president of Barnes Healthcare Services, Valdosta, Ga, he knows the daily challenges faced by providers, because he deals with them every day. After working as a regist