Now that Medicare's oxygen cuts have finally arrived and we know that this will mean an average 8 percent reduction nationwide, were you ready? Although
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Home care providers specializing in respiratory services face daunting challenges in today's marketplace. Not only are they trying to cope with oxygen
The statistics on asthma are staggering. More than 17 million Americans are affected by the disease, according to the National Institute of Allergy and
SLEEP THERAPY AeioMed/CPAP Headrest and Nasal Interface Aura headrest designed to eliminate facial straps and pads nasal interface touches only the nostrils,
If you're active online, at some point you've probably gotten one of those anonymous joke messages that circulate over the Internet. Some of them are
Baltimore CMS' long-awaited National Coverage Determination for mobility equipment eliminates the requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be bed- or chair-confined
Washington Two congressmen are urging their fellow House members to sign a letter to HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt requesting that he modify Medicare's
San Francisco The government is appealing a federal judge's ruling that a properly completed certificate of medical necessity is proof enough for provider
Washington The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against The Scooter Store, charging the company with submitting fraudulent power wheelchair claims.
Washington It's on the official calendar: A proposed rule on DME competitive bidding is slated for release in September, according to the Federal Register's
Millions of dollars intended for investigating health care fraud may have been misused by the FBI for counterterrorism activities between 2000 and 2003,
Washington HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt said adopting a standardized information technology health system is key to improving care and lowering costs.
Baltimore CMS is now accepting applications for National Provider Identifiers a new numbering system that will replace all current identifiers for health
Average Medicare DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, Etc.) 62 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, Etc.) 50 Rehab
Miami A federal judge has rebuked a Medicare contractor for paying out $122 million for prosthetic limbs over a four-month period last year in South Florida.
Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt has signed legislation that eliminates the state requirement to fund DME for adults on Medicaid. The new
Montpelier, Vt. The Vermont House has approved a plan that would provide health coverage to all of the state's residents. The bill proposes a tax-financed
Providers are fighting to put a stop to Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell's proposed cap on DME for Medicaid patients. The proposal would allow $5,000 per
Denver An in-home system that converts gaseous oxygen to liquid form received FDA clearance in late April. In-X Corp.'s Home-Away system will enable patients
Atlanta Graham-Field Health Products' president and CEO Irwin Selinger, convicted of conspiracy and securities fraud last summer, has been sentenced to