For the next five minutes, try to forget about competitive bidding, FEHBP (Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan) adjustments and all of the other provisions
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Washington Providers beware. Callers pretending to be from Medicare are targeting providers and stealing personal information from them, CMS has warned.
When selling home medical equipment, the consumer/patient is counting on you to be his medical product adviser, so it is important to become an educated
Providers are searching for ways to survive the cuts in reimbursement, streamline their operations and continue to serve patients as they have in the
As we continue to climb the ROPE Ladder to compliance success, Rung 3 probably inspires the most fear and trepidation. The process of identifying problems
Are you aware of the Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004? I am, because I had a serious fall several years ago and suffered a broken hip. Since
Golden Technologies/Bariatric Lift Recliner Super 33 700-pound weight capacity; 33 inches between arms features three motors and a quiet lifting system;
Buy dog food. Pick up dry cleaning. Go to grocery store. Now you know some of the very exciting ways in which I spend my time, since these are a few of
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of watching the home medical equipment industry serve patients in a way that has enabled them to remain independent
Collinsville, Ill. A rehab technician who found $6,800 hidden in rented medical equipment said he notified his supervisor and doesn't regret not keeping
Baltimore In a move that eased cash-flow worries for home oxygen providers, CMS announced on Jan. 13 that it would cease holding oxygen claims and pay
Clearwater, Fla. Officials at Lincare have confirmed the acquisition of several HMEs. In January, Lincare acquired the medical division branches of Charlestown,
Baltimore As the comment period recently ended within Medicare's National Coverage Determination process for wheelchairs, mobility stakeholders recommended
Dallas In the latest power wheelchair scheme to come out of Texas, a federal grand jury has indicted three wheelchair supply company owners, charging
Baltimore The Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee (MCAC) has made a preliminary decision not to expand program coverage for in-home sleep testing. Current
When President Bush signed the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) in December 2003, the nation focused on the law's unprecedented prescription drug benefit for Medicare. But buried in the mammoth legal document is a provision mandating competitive bidding for DME.
His title may be vice president of marketing for the Americas at San Diego-based ResMed, but Ron F. Richard is also a tireless advocate for home care.
Sarasota, Fla. Hoveround Corp. opened its first retail location in a St. Petersburg, Fla., Wal-Mart Supercenter last month. Between 150,000 and 200,000
It's no secret that rehab providers have always faced some tricky reimbursement challenges. Finding the funding for technology advancements and quality-of-life