Tag: Automated
Billing systems get more sophisticate
April 24, 2017John Andrews
The term “billing system” is becoming archaic. The technology that once served as automated claims processing for HME providers has evolved into a virtual control center with multi-dimensional capabilities.
Now described with terms such as enterprise resource planning and integrated business management platforms, the billing systems of old have advanced to a point where they can serve all of an HME provider's automation needs, information technology specialists say.
“Providers...
Remote monitoring improves CPAP adherence, study finds
June 14, 2016HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO - Remote monitoring and automated coaching from ResMed significantly improve the use of CPAP therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to an independent study presented this week at the SLEEP conference in Denver. As part of this largest-ever, randomized, controlled study on OSA in the United States, more than 500 patients on CPAP therapy received support, including remote monitoring and automated coaching from ResMed's U-Sleep platform. Those who received support...
Disposable Medical Express adds auto ship
September 11, 2014HME News Staff
SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. - Online retailer Disposable Medical Express, which specializes in incontinence products, now offers automatic shipment. Customers can sign up for the program during checkout. “This program will make it easier than ever for our customers to get the supplies they need to manage their incontinence,” the company stated in a release. “Now, instead of having to remember to place their order, we'll do the work for them and their shipment will show up at the...
RACs are back
August 8, 2014Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WASHINGTON - CMS announced last week that the recovery audit contractors (RACs) will restart some of their reviews, but industry stakeholders don't expect any curveballs.
Due to delays in awarding new contracts, the agency is giving the RACs the green light to get back to work on automated reviews and, on a limited basis, complex reviews.
“It doesn't sound like they're authorizing new audits, just reactivating the audits that they previously allowed,” said Andrea Stark,...