Washington The HHS Office of Inspector General plans to keep a close eye on HME spending next year. In its 2006 Work Plan, the agency outlined a number
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The countdown to change has begun. In a matter of months, competitive bidding for durable medical equipment products will get underway in 10 of the nation's
Washington Echoing concerns voiced by other industry advocates, the Advanced Medical Technology Association has told CMS that it is concerned the agency
The government has a goal of reducing obesity among American adults to less than 10 percent by the year 2010. But instead of moving closer to that goal,
With a nod to Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, we can learn a lot about how to run your compliance program at peak
Washington In the future, gathering patient medical records could be as simple as swiping a card with technology being encouraged in a bill unanimously
Understand the problems of the obese and bariatric surgery as a weight- loss option so you can communicate real understanding to referral sources. Obesity
Once again, it is that wonderful time of year when the insurance companies do not have to come up with an excuse to deny your claim they just put it toward
Considering still-fresh reimbursement cuts, new mobility regs, reduced respiratory drug dispensing fees and Congress' unexpected, last-minute action involving
Baltimore In an effort to eliminate excessive profits, CMS announced last month that it would continue to reduce reimbursements for some Medicare Part
Never has the market for high-quality masks, headgear and leak-free sealing options ever been better and more important to saving lives and improving
Have you taken a global picture of your company lately? First, get a camera. Then possibly, you should rent a helicopter and fly over your office to view
This belongs to you. If you are concerned about any of the recent actions Congress has taken that will affect your patients or your business, then let
Average Medicare DSO(Days Sales Outstanding)By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, etc.) 65 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, etc.) 48 Rehab (K0011,
AeioMed/CPAP System Everest heated humidifier integrates into CPAP battery option, including car recharging headrest attaches at hairline and nasal seal
I have had many discussions with providers these past few months about whether they should consider selling their companies. I never can answer that question
Tampa, Fla. State and federal law enforcement officials recently announced a joint effort to prosecute health care fraud perpetrators in South Florida,
If you're looking for a blueprint on how to operate a successful home medical equipment company, you don't have to look much further than Cranford, N.J.
Wenzelite Rehab/Posterior Safety Roller Nimbo Young Adult Posture Walker anti-reverse override bracket disengages one-directional wheels for forward and
Nashville After cutting 191,000 Medicaid beneficiaries from the state's rolls last year, Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen is proposing to enroll more medically