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Using an API with HDMS? TLS update...

Posted: 03/16/2018

If you are using an API to pass information to or from HDMS and you're also a Waystar (formerly Zirmed) Client, you may have received an alert about a TLS migration earlier this month. We have some updates to share with those of you affected by this change: HDMS has been updated to use TLS 1.2 as required by PCI standards for secure communication. Deadline for TLS 1.2 compliance...

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March Webinar Wrap Up!

Posted: 03/16/2018

This month it was my pleasure to present our exciting new appointment tool, HDMS Scheduler. Get all of the transparency across locations you've been looking for without the hassle of shared calendars! If you missed it, click on the pic below to watch the video! Future webinar topic requests? Leave me a comment below!

U-NEWS! March Newsletter

Posted: 03/16/2018

March 1st BCBSM Capped Rental Changes: Take Action!

Posted: 02/21/2018

With only a few days remaining until changes take effect for Blue Cross of Michigan capped rentals, If you are a Blue Cross of Michigan Provider please review the information below and take action. Prepare for Blue Cross of Michigan Capped Rental Rules Change! Unfamiliar with what's going on? Get the foundation here, then work toward step 3 :) Step 1: get...

February Webinar Wrap Up!

Posted: 02/16/2018

Yesterday we hosted our monthly webinar, this month's focus was how to "Dig Deep into Denials". In case you missed it or want to review the written materials, access them here: Copy of presentation materials: Dig Deep Into Denials Or watch the recorded session with audio here. ~Thanks to all of our collaborators & and attendees! Lisa

BCBSM publishes RFP for DME/POS for 2.4 Million Members

Posted: 02/14/2018

After several major changes published by Blue Cross of Michigan in 2017 Q4, we see biggest news come in the way of a Request for Proposal they have published seeking DME/P&O vendors who could "achieve benefit cost savings for 2.4 million Commercial PPO members in Michigan". They go on to indicate that they are looking for cost-effective, high quality equipment and supplies and plan to...

Northwood adopts new policy

Posted: 02/14/2018

In the bulletin Northwood published February 5th, we see that effective February 1st they have adopted the Medicare rental equipment guidelines. They outline the common practice of requiring new Prior Authorization, Face to Face documentation, and Prescription/CMN when a patient changes from one insurance to a Northwood Policy. The last bullet point indicates that this DOES NOT AFFECT patients...

Looking forward to spring... and Medtrade Vegas 2018!

Posted: 02/06/2018

Looking forward to spring? So are we! We're getting away from the cold weather for a short trip to Vegas for Medtrade Spring 2018, an annual tradition. Check out this article where Dave Golen Sr, VP of Business Development shares his advice to HME Providers shopping for a new software solution at Medtrade Spring 2018.

Monthly Webinar Series: February Dig Deep into Denials

Posted: 01/30/2018

Join us every Third Thursday @Three for a free HDMS related webinar. This month: Dig Deep into Denials with Lisa Anderson. What are you denial responses really telling you? Let's dig into common responses and remedy them with HDMS! Click here to register.

U-NEWS! January 2018 Newsletter

Posted: 01/05/2018

The January Edition of U-News is here! Click on the excerpt below to view all of the industry news, hot topics, & upcoming events!

Events

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Events

Join us at Medtrade in Austin, TX March 27 to March 28 2024

Please stop by our booth #1129 at Medtrade 2024!

NICA Conference (National Infusion Center Association)

National Infusion Center Association Conference

MAMES 2023: Thriving Together Conference & Display Hall

The Premier event of the fall season is right here in the Midwest! MAMES 2023: Fall Conference and Display Hall features the best of the best in education, networking and vendor inactive experience. And does it at the most affordable rates in the industry! All DME Providers are invited to attend - join us at MAMES 2023 and see what all the buzz is about!

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Universal Software Solutions expands pharmacy talent

Universal Software Solutions is proud to increase its ongoing investment into the Home Infusion and Specialty Infusion markets. We are pleased to announce the creation of a new role of Vice President of Pharmacy Applications and the...

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Attention direct BCBSM EDI Submitters!

Hey Guys! For those of you that use BCBSM EDI to submit claims to as one of your clearinghouses or EDI Hosts, you may have seen alerts from them that their FTP protocols are changing. This message is to inform you that WE ARE ON IT!...

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Improving Patient Communications

"Patients will behave in the way a Provider has trained them to behave." In the penultimate workshop of the Improving Patient Collections series with The Allegiance Group, COO & Presenter Anne Orrick made a statement...

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