PETALUMA, Calif. (March 10, 2015)—The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced they will be releasing the results of a study by the University of Maryland, on March 12, 2015, titled "Unintended Outcomes of Small Business Legislation and Policy."
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A letter calling for a one-year delay of the elimination of the first-month purchase option for standard power wheelchairs was sent to leaders of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees.
Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., asked Senate colleagues to sign a letter supporting a one-year delay of the elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs.
In a special series for HomeCare Monday, health care attorney Neil Caesar will provide clarification and insight on several of the new standards. This week, Caesar's comments are directed toward Standard No. 1 (licensure).
Because of security concerns, National Government Services is eliminating free direct dial-up options and will require the use of a Network Service Vendor for access to the CEDI Gateway.
National Government Services is eliminating the direct dial-up options and is requiring the use of [an approved network service vendor] for access to the CEDI Gateway.
Noridian Administrative Services, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction D, outlined the differences between a break in need and a break in billing for oxygen in a bulletin, which also provides claim submission suggestions.
Universal Software Solutions and HealthCall have partnered on a new automated system called HealthCall Direct to help providers stay in touch with patients, refill supplies and meet compliance requirements.
Two congressmen are working to put the brakes on elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs through a sign-on letter, but there is less than two weeks to generate support.
Study says competitive bidding program likely to compromise patient choice, access and quality.
The Smart Walker starts in the braked position, and low-strength users need only touch a button to disengage the brake and begin moving.
We've got to show Congress how details of the bidding program will hurt.
CMS isn't backing off and, though it will be hard, neither should you.
Can I help the physician with his paperwork?
Make sure you understand what really sets a retail HME business apart.
Make sure your brand and your image are well known and reflect the good work you do in your community.
In a recent prepayment review of 1,000 claims for HCPCS K0823 in Jurisdiction A, NHIC found a 76.3 percent claim denial rate.
No oxygen here, but plenty of good service — and good business sense — keep Jackson Medical Supply busy.
HomeCare survey shows reimbursement cuts hurt HME staffing and benefit plans.
We're all feeling the pain.