March 2010

March 2010

Have Oxygen -- Will Travel


Feature

Provider Purchasing Plans Survey

Results of our exclusive survey point to cautious optimism among providers regarding their 2010 spending decisions.


Oxygen

Have Oxygen, Will Travel

Portable oxygen use is on the rise, and experts expect the trend to continue. Are you ready to take care of patients on the go?

By Linda Kossoff


Column

Respiratory Factor

The Daily Grind

Facts about the link between nocturnal teeth grinding and obstructive sleep apnea.


Funding Focus

The Government’s Plan for a Scam

The 2010 OIG work plan reflects what the OIG believes to be problem areas in the HME industry.

By Kelly Riley


Respiratory Solutions

Business Strategies for a Rocky Industry

Check out these 20 business strategies to protect the profitability of HME businesses.

By Dick Fields


Provider Perspective

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services talks about the role of the HME provider in keeping its award-winning business running smoothly.


Letter from the Editor

Languishing in Limbo

Uncertainty about an event can be more damaging to an individual’s health than the event itself, according to a new study.

By Linda Kossoff