Unfortunately, the legislative reality is, at least for now, that repeal of competitive biding for durable medical equipment is highly unlikely. But that
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Many providers are diversifying their payer base. The motivation is to reduce the effect of cuts in Medicare reimbursement and to have a smaller percentage
What does the KX modifier really mean? We know we need to add it to get reimbursed for some claims, but that's just the beginning. Prior to the the same
There are many factors that can fuel the growth of your home care business. New products, a new salesperson, extensive marketing and enhanced efficiency
Paul Gammie calls it the double whammy. The general manager of Gammie HomeCare in Kahului, Maui, like other respiratory providers in the nation, is grappling
Cliff Woolard, president of 24-year-old Home Med-Equip Co., Concord, Calif., says he is feeling a bit like the cat that ate the canary. With May gas prices
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
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