Washington Legislation recently proposed by Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, would consolidate coverage for home infusion drugs and services under Medicare
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Washington Following the DMERCs' and Medicare Administrative Contractors' release of the latest power mobility device guidance, some stakeholders say
Alexandria, Va. Millions of Medicare beneficiaries would face decreased access to DME if competitive bidding takes effect, the National Community Pharmacists
Waterloo, Iowa If the Hobson-Tanner bill takes effect, it would not significantly change the savings the government can expect from national competitive
Average Medicare DSO(Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, etc.) 59 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, etc.) 44 Rehab (K0011,
San Diego Nine HME manufacturers have teamed up to create the Sleep Manufacturers Alliance, designed to be an advocate for issues related to sleep-disordered
Goleta, Calif. Inogen has launched a new Web site to serve as a resource and online community for oxygen-dependent patients. The company said it developed
Conshohocken, Pa. Viasys Healthcare announced last month that it has acquired Oak Forest, Ill.-based Tiara Medical Systems, which manufactures CPAP masks,
Robert W. Graebe has been appointed president and CEO at The Roho Group, Belleville, Ill. Son of founder Robert H. Graebe, Robert W. Graebe has been involved
Chad Therapeutics/Portable & Stationary Oxygen System Total O2 Delivery System combines stationary and portable oxygen in one device allows user to fill
For Barry Watkins, it's always been about wheels, from building lightweight competition motorcycles in the 1970s to racing vintage automobiles in the
Wheelchairs make it possible for otherwise homebound individuals to have the freedom and opportunity to get around outside their homes. This bill allows
Kick Off the Show with What You Need to Know There'll be more than 800 exhibitors with new products to show, but this year's attendees at Medtrade 2006
It's been a bit tough to be a home medical equipment provider the last few years. Medicare reimbursement cuts have hit hard, competitive bidding is on
When Shawn Parker sits back and takes a long, hard look at the home medical equipment business, he doesn't see problems. He sees possibilities. Parker,
Time is running out for getting things accomplished in the 109th Congress, which comes to an end this fall. That means any bill that has not passed will
In mid-July, the DMERCs posted an article designed to provide more information regarding the documentation that suppliers must obtain from prescribing
In May, CMS introduced a new Medicare Provider Enrollment Application form (CMS 855). This revised enrollment process makes it even more crucial to apply
More than a hundred people in the audience chimed in during a recent seminar when one woman asked, How do we compete with the large companies? As competitive