30 years ago In yet another scenario that has since become all too familiar, HME companies were anxiously awaiting the results of proposed Medicare policies
Propelled by a flurry of potential reimbursement cuts that could imperil providers and beneficiary access alike, the National Coalition for Assistive
Policy-makers in Washington and experts in health care delivery recognize that home care is one of the most cost-effective forms of care. Yet the federal
Averaging 15 percent off current reimbursements, the payments CMS set for complex rehab under round one of competitive bidding, coupled with the scant
This month in our DME MAC comparison, Jurisdiction C barely made it out of the No. 1 spot and has turned over the title to Jurisdiction D for claim denials
These days, it is clear HME providers have to get involved in the legislative process if there is to be any change in the restrictive policies that continue
While the Administration's proposed FY 2009 budget package on Medicare and oxygen payment were appropriately dismissed on Capitol Hill, that is not an
The American Association for Homecare's Rehab and Assistive Technology Council is working on a long list of for this year. While the following are the
On the Monday morning following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the phone rang and the caller identified himself as a provider. We are looking at our options
Thompson Home Medical Equipment in Traverse City, Mich., faces issues common to HME businesses across the country: The company is struggling to provide
