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The 49 new codes for power wheelchairs and scooters break down as follows: Pediatric Power Wheelchairs- 12 codes Adult Power Operated Vehicles- 5 codes
Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt's office has proposed a budget that calls for the elimination of adult DME and prosthetics coverage under
The consumer press these days is a hotbed for health information, from pharmaceutical advertising to the latest medical trends and technology. As a result,
Each code is required to include the following items on initial issue: Two batteries Battery charger single mode Automatic Parking Brake Anti-tippers
Are you ready to work on your marketing event calendar for coming months? With the appropriate planning and a strategy, there is business waiting to meet
Los Angeles A federal prosecutor has launched a new criminal unit dedicated to the prosecution of health care fraud, which she said is a growing problem
In today's patient aids market, looks can be everything. According to manufacturers of ADLs (aids to daily living), ambulatory aids and bath safety products,
Washington Citing skyrocketing health care costs, below par health outcomes and quality of care, the Government Accountability Office has called for a
A marketing rep for a large medical equipment supplier was telling me about an overly aggressive marketing campaign that raised significant concerns under
Atlanta By July 1, Georgia HME providers must employ certified personnel to supply custom rehab equipment under Medicaid. According to Georgia's latest
Leisure-Lift Passport Junior designed for tight spaces; 22 inches wide and 41.75 inches tall 300-pound capacity; 5-inch power-seat adjustment available
Baltimore Some HME providers could be dealing with a different Medicare carrier as CMS rolls out new contracts for DME claims processing. As mandated
Said Simple Simon to the pieman, let me [see] your wares. We all recited this line when we were children. Today, this one sentence is still the cornerstone
San Antonio The Scooter Store has filed suit against the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking payment for hundreds of thousands of dollars
Washington The new Secretary of Health and Human Services said that he supports national competitive bidding, but wants to make sure small providers aren't
Nellcor/Handheld Pulse Oximeter OxiMax NPB-40 portable and compatible with OxiMax sensors audible and visible arms; features bright blue backlit display
Lake Forest, Calif. Apria Healthcare has purchased Topeka, Kan.-based Knoll Patient Supply, owned by former AAHomecare Chairman Steve Knoll. They've been
Some HMEs may see the current regulatory climate as an opportune time to cash in and get out, but NBN Group is looking at the situation with a different
When Donald B. White ventured into what was then the wild, wild west of HME more than 20 years ago, he realized that he had a lot to learn about surviving