Tag: Operations

CLEVELAND – HW&Co., a regional CPA and advisory firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Mansfield, Ohio, has announced it has successfully merged with ECS Billing & Consulting South. ECS’s 30-plus employees will join the more than 110 HW&Co. employees serving clients across Ohio and the United States, and its office in Dublin will become the company's sixth office. “When thinking about what was next for ECS, we wanted to partner with a firm with similar values in how it...

Q. How can I check the pulse of my organization?  A. The culture of our organizations dictates the productivity and output of them. As leaders, it is our responsibility to be in tune with the organization on a level that we can guide and steer the ship effectively. Here are three ways to improve the cohesiveness of your organization.  Prioritize your people  As leaders, we often want to prioritize executing our task list vs. delegating key items and managing downward. Prioritizing...

What is SeriousERP? SeriousERP is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software platform designed to manage and improve every aspect of a DME/HME business. This system was built by collaborating with DME experts to reduce costs and improve efficiency while increasing productivity. SeriousERP has a modular design that allows clients to fully customize the solution while maintaining an affordable price point. In critical times, the...

Q. What should I consider before bringing on a new vendor or product?A. Whether your operation has a history of successful vendor partnerships, or you've just started expanding your product line, bringing in a new partner is an opportunity to grow your business. However, it's important that the relationship is beneficial to both parties. Asking potential new partners these questions can help determine whether the partnership will be a good fit.What references can you provide?To protect your organization's...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Aeroflow Healthcare has purchased a new building and fulfillment facility in Asheville, N.C., in a move that the company says is a reflection of its continued growth and increased productivity. The new 35,000-square-foot facility will consolidate product inventories currently housed in two separate locations in Asheville, resulting in increased efficiency and improved rates of delivery, according to a press release. Aeroflow will employ about 30 procurement, distribution and clinical...

Last week, we kicked off our new schedule of HME New TV interviews for the next two months. This round of interviews covers a pretty wide range of topics. I'm pretty sure there's something here for everyone. Win or lose at competitive bidding, you're scrutinizing your operations, right? Tune in right now for Miriam Lieber of Lieber Consulting on "Change your attitude about operational efficiency." Wondering how much money you'll save with a modern software platform? Tune in tomorrow for Jana Macon...

Operational efficiency has become a commonly used phrase as HME providers figure out how to deal with declining reimbursement and rising costs. Loosely translated, operational efficiency means that providers must be intensely focused on continuous process improvement in order to reduce the hidden costs associated with inefficient workflow and sub-optimal processes. Areas such as intake, billing and distribution are often laden with workflow issues and waste. This means they also offer many improvement...