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HME Business March 2018 Table of Contents
Volume 25 No. 3
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TAKING OXYGEN
BUSINESS STRATEGY
TO NEW HEIGHTS.
PORTABLE OXYGEN
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Next-Level Oxygen
Portable oxygen can revolutionize respiratory providers’ businesses, but there’s no room for half measures. Providers must approach this business with open eyes and an open mind. We talk to experts to see how HMEs can take their portable oxygen businesses to the next level.
Respiratory Monitoring
Remote monitoring has been a key component in sleep therapy and in diabetes care management for several years now. Now portable oxygen concentrators are featuring remote monitoring capabilities. What do respiratory providers need to know about this care and business trend?
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8 News/Trends/Analysis
6 Editor’s Note
A Fundamental Trend Takes Root
14 Problem Solver Approaching e-Commerce
26 Product Solutions New Compression Offerings
29 Advertiser Index & Industry Events
30 Observation Deck Accelerating Urology Revenues
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Medtrade Spring Products
It’s time for Medtrade’s annual spring ing. Once again, Medtrade’s Las Vegas sister show has arrived, and this year’s attendees will be treated to an expo showcasing a bumper crop of new HME offerings. HMEB takes a look at some of the highlights.
Advocates continue pushing OMB to approve Interim Final Rule; Azar sworn in as HHS Secretary; VGM releases strategic ‘Playbook’ for HME businesses; AuditKey offers sneak peak at benchmarking report; Industry prepares for Medtrade Spring; GCE Healthcare rolls-out remote monitoring.
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