Legislative efforts and new tools coming
NAIMES Notes
Wayne Stanfield is former vice president of provider relations at the American Association for Homecare, and former president and CEO of the National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES). Wayne is co-owner of a northern Virginia DME supplier and executive director of the Home Care Alliance of Virginia (HCAV). You can reach him at 434-572-6779 or wstanfield@hcav.com.
In addition to changing rates in non-bid locations, CMS plans to lower certain rates based on regional calculations, all under the guise of streamlining the bid program
Support your associations and change your outlook heading to Medtrade Spring
These points will provide a guide as you consider potential investments
A look at what we accomplished last year and our plans for the upcoming one
Though far from common, OIG subpoenas are increasingly appearing in DMEPOS locations
HME businesses embrace diversification in today's uncertain market
Perspective on the past 12 months of service with the American Association for Homecare
A guide to assist you in advocacy efforts on priority issues
Stay aware of medical coverage changes and what written proof you need upon request.
Baltimore CMS announced an interim wheelchair cushion fee schedule in October that initiated substantial reimbursement cuts for certain cushion codes.
Houston After letting go 400 employees in the past year, The Scooter Store announced last month it is moving out of Houston's Medicare power wheelchair
Minneapolis A new player in the sleep apnea market made its first trade show appearance at Medtrade in Orlando, Fla. At the show, AeioMed introduced a
Waterloo, Iowa At this year's Medtrade in Orlando, Fla., The VGM Group introduced Nationwide Respiratory, a division of the buying group tailored specifically
You cannot plan effectively unless you first look back. This 10-point sales review highlights the major areas to consider as you look at 2004 and develop
Leisure-Lift Scout Explorer with Equalizer Tilt tilt-in-space system; 50 degrees of tilt with integrated or external control 16-inch seat height (pan
Orlando, Fla. While providers attending Medtrade 2004 said they are worried about next year's DME reimbursement cuts, many also said they are ready to
Bellingham, Wash. The customer isn't always right. At least that's the message Tim Johnson, president of Global-Med Specialty Medical Equipment, said
The 2004 HomeCaring Awards were presented in October at Medtrade in Orlando, Fla. Front (l to r): Award recipients Ron Richard of ResMed, Bill Lewis,
Washington CMS has released its much-anticipated 2005 DME fee schedule, which includes reimbursement cuts less than many industry observers had feared.