With the transfer of ownership of the medical oxygen equipment to the patient, important preventive maintenance mandated by manufacturers and currently
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CMS drastically scaled back its supplier quality standards in August, cutting the proposed requirements from more than 100 pages to only 14. While some
21st Century Scientific Big Bounder 1,000-pound weight capacity; can be built to any dimension top speed of 11.6 miles per hour; Super Torque 3 motors
If you want it done right, do it yourself! If you run your home care company correctly, your task is to be its supervisor. Your salaried employees all
Atlanta Respiratory providers were breathing a little easier last month after they learned that a proposed 13-month cap on rental of oxygen equipment
Washington A lawsuit protesting the Deficit Reduction Act's constitutionality was dismissed in U.S. district court in late August. Public Citizen, a consumer
When it comes to providing home medical equipment, it isn't business as usual for Fridley, Minn.-based 4 Day Medical Store. First off, take a look at
Liko/Pediatric Sling Teddy Sling designed to accommodate children as small as 20 pounds; features teddy bear motif can lift from sitting or semi-recumbent
Alexandria, Va. The American Association for Homecare said recommendations in the Office of Inspector General report on oxygen will put oxygen patients
Waterloo, Iowa Last Chance for Patient Choice said it is continuing plans to challenge the legality of the DME competitive bidding portions of the Medicare
As the 109th Congress winds down, the final weeks and months of 2006 demand close attention. One immediate threat relates to the CMS 2007 physician fee
HomeCare's HomeCaring Awards are given to recognize service and commitment to the home medical equipment community. For 2006, the magazine has recognized
Washington CMS plans to cut payments for compounded inhalation drugs in an effort to discourage pharmacies from compounding. The agency's plans were disclosed
Average Medicare DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, etc.) 60 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, etc.) 47 Rehab
I am writing this column just prior to Medtrade, a time during which we are spending considerable resources to convince CMS to suspend the Oct. 1, implementation
Prior to the early 1980s (which is not ancient history because none of us are ancient), hospitals tried to manage length of stay up. This increased both
Any business, not just those in home medical equipment, comes to recognize sooner or later that there's no substitute for skilled, motivated employees.
News flash: Customer satisfaction is not the key measure of success you should be looking for. It just isn't enough. The problem with looking only at
Recent studies predict tremendous growth in the beds and support surfaces market within the decade. But the market is plagued with reimbursement woes
In order for an Advanced Determination of Medicare Coverage to be accepted for a wheelchair after Aug. 10, 2006, the following demographic items must