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POSTED ON:10 April, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Computers Unlimited](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/computers-unlimited) ## [Five HME Delivery Road Bumps to Avoid](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/five-hme-delivery-road-bumps-to-avoid) ### Technology is Your Solution for Making Deliveries Run Smoothly The job of an HME technician or delivery person isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes the bumps they face on the road and in a patient’s home are rough. So, how can you best prepare... [Read More](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/five-hme-delivery-road-bumps-to-avoid) POSTED ON:29 March, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Computers Unlimited](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/computers-unlimited) ## [What KPIs Show I Have Strong Revenue Cycle Management Practices?](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/what-key-performance-indicators-show-strong-revenue-cycle-management-practices) ## Q: What KPIs show I have strong Revenue Cycle Management practices? A: Industry experts suggest that every team member have performance goals, engage in monthly feedback sessions with their team and manager, and receive incentives for performance... [Read More](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/what-key-performance-indicators-show-strong-revenue-cycle-management-practices) POSTED ON:8 March, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Computers Unlimited](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/computers-unlimited) ## [How Does Inventory and Warehouse Management Play a Role in Revenue Cycle Management?](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/how-does-inventory-and-warehouse-management-play-a-role-in-revenue-cycle-management) Q: How does inventory and warehouse management play a role in revenue cycle management? A. Too much inventory creates unneeded expenses and too little inventory means lost [revenue](https://www.cu.net/hme/what-is-revenue-cycle-management-tims-software). For many in our industry, [inventory management is a necessary evil](https://www.cu.net/hme/order-fulfillment-delivery-smart-application-revenue-cycle-management-tims-software)... [Read More](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/how-does-inventory-and-warehouse-management-play-a-role-in-revenue-cycle-management) POSTED ON:2 February, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Crystal Hopper](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/crystal-hopper) ## [CU Team Continues Commitment to HME/DME Industry with Medtrade Participation](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/tims-software-continues-long-standing-relationship-with-medtrade) ### Computers Unlimited Has Been Exhibiting Annually Since 1990 Medtrade events have always proven to be fruitful opportunities to visit with our customers, showcase our latest features to TIMS users and prospects, and network with a broad range of... [Read More](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/tims-software-continues-long-standing-relationship-with-medtrade) POSTED ON:1 February, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Crystal Hopper](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/crystal-hopper) ## [HME Providers Can Cultivate New Markets By Tapping Into Claims And Patient Data](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/hme-providers-can-cultivate-new-markets-by-tapping-into-claims-and-patient-data) ### There's Gold in Your Claims and Patient Data In 2018, Doug Iversen, Sales and Marketing Director, Retired, for Computers Unlimited/TIMS Software, participated in an article posted by [HME-Business.com](https://hme-business.com/Articles/2018/02/01/Claims-Patient-Data.aspx?Page=1). The article explores how providers can... [Read More](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/hme-providers-can-cultivate-new-markets-by-tapping-into-claims-and-patient-data) POSTED ON:30 January, 2018 WRITTEN BY: [Computers Unlimited](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/author/computers-unlimited) ## [How Can I Use Technology to Shorten the Learning Curve for my CSRs?](https://www.cu.net/hme/blog/how-can-i-use-technology-to-shorten-the-learning-curve-for-csrs) ### Revenue Cycle Management: Perfect the Knowledge Transfer Q: How can I use technology to shorten the learning curve for my CSRs? 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