December 2011

After barrage of criticism and concern, CMS delays power mobility prepayment review project

Dec 30, 2011 – Besieged for weeks by the HME industry, politicians and advocates for the disabled, the Centers for Medicare...

CMS to modify oxygen audit process, according to AAHomecare

Dec 29, 2011 – The American Association for Homecare reported late last week that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...

President signs bill delaying Medicare cuts to doctors for two months

Dec 29, 2011 – President Obama has signed a two-month extension to the payroll tax cut, and also delayed by two months a...

Kevin Fly Hill named recipient of AMEPA Outstanding Advocate Award

Dec 29, 2011 – Kevin Fly Hill, a respiratory therapist and operator of CPS Medical in Texas, has been named recipient of...

Pride hosts 28 students during Disability Mentoring Day

Dec 29, 2011 – Pride Mobility Products Corp. and Quantum Rehab of Exeter, Pa., recently offered 28 students with disabilities...

NAIMES organizing YouTube Blitz on competitive bidding problems

Dec 29, 2011 – The National Association of Independent Medical Equipment Suppliers (NAIMES) is organizing a YouTube Blitz...

Survey finds problems with competitive bidding for diabetes supplies

Dec 29, 2011 – A competitive bidding program for diabetes testing supplies is failing to provide Medicare beneficiaries access...

Risky HME providers slipping through NSC application process, OIG reports

Dec 29, 2011 – Too many risky providers of DMEPOS are slipping inside Medicare’s purchasing system and operating for...

Health Care Industry CEOs Top 2010 Compensation Survey

Dec 28, 2011 – Three of the 10 highest paid CEOs in 2010 were from the health care provider and services industry, according...

AMEPA Reports Registration Problems for Competitive Bidding Round 2

Dec 28, 2011 – Accredited Medical Equipment Providers of America (AMEPA) reported last week that some HME providers were...

Committee Leaders Ask for Information on ZPICS and MACs

Dec 28, 2011 – Republican leaders from the House Energy and Commerce Committee have written a letter to the Centers for Medicare...

Congressional Letter Asks CMS to Halt Prepayment Review for Power Mobility

Dec 28, 2011 – More than 20 members of Congress have signed a letter asking the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

Congress Takes a Holiday as MPP and Providers Hang With Uncertainty

Dec 28, 2011 – With Congress on holiday from gridlock in Washington, HME leaders are still urging providers to contact their...

After Congressional Prodding, CMS Announces Independence at Home Program

Dec 28, 2011 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Dec. 20 announced the creation of the Independence at...

Sanomedics Announces Move Into DME and Sleep Market

Dec 20, 2011 – Sanomedics International Holdings Inc. announced last week it was signing a letter of intent to acquire an...

Highmark Inc. Selling Medicare Claims Processing Subsidiary

Dec 20, 2011 – Highmark Inc. of Pittsburgh is selling its multi-state Medicare claims processing subsidiary, Highmark Services...

CMS Releases Revised Fact Sheet on Repairs and Replacement Policies

Dec 20, 2011 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced last week a revised repairs and replacement policy...

Congressmen Push CMS to Raise Priority for Independence at Home Program

Dec 20, 2011 – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., have sent a letter to Marilyn Tavenner, acting director...

AAHomecare Fights Proposal to Restrict HME in Medicare Advantage

Dec 20, 2011 – The American Association for Homecare is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  to...

Humana Acquires In-Home Care Provider SeniorBridge

Dec 20, 2011 – Humana Inc. announced last week that it has signed an agreement to acquire SeniorBridge, a New York-based...