You name it, home medical equipment providers are worried about it. From reimbursement cuts to bad press. From claims processing and payment time to ASP+6.
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We climb the second rung of the ROPE (Rule Overload Prevention and Elimination) Ladder by teaching our operational systems and the that shape our systems
The numbers are staggering. Statistics show that millions of Americans are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the fourth leading
Are you seeking a competitive advantage in your market? Of course you are. Well, here's one that won't cost you any money, but it might help you earn
Golden Technologies/Lift Chair Ambassador three-pillow back and extended wing sides 375-pound weight capacity pillow support on the chair back can be
Those who know Joan Cross would call her anything but If you're quiet, you're not going to get anything, says the co-owner of Bradenton, Fla.-based C&C
Lurline Morrow Games/Board Game Senior Moments Game designed to help people recover from memory loss consists of a colorful game board, 200 question cards,
Apria Reports Record Acquisitions Lake Forest, Calif. Apria Healthcare has acquired 26 businesses so far this year, closing six acquisitions during the
It's no surprise that home medical equipment providers continue to increase their involvement with the growing sleep disorders market. There are 12 million
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Inogen, Inc. has announced that Joseph Lewarski, RRT, has been named vice president of clinical affairs. Lewarski is currently
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services held its first meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) on Oct. 6 to provide advice
Washington Before Congress left town for the election recess, a groundswell of grassroots support in the HME industry paid dividends. More than 100 cosponsors
Manufacturers of beds and support surfaces have slept easily over the years, but they're about to face a wake-up call. New FDA guidelines for reduced
Christopher Reeve once reasoned that if man could walk on the moon, why couldn't people with paralysis walk again? Just a few short years ago, the notion
The most sweeping change ever in the history of home care began December 2003 under the stipulations of the Medicare Modernization Act. This law will
Jacksonville, Fla. Gulf South Medical Supply has acquired Indianapolis-based Associated Medical Products, a marketer and distributor of medical products,
Baltimore CMS is considering using the four DMERCs to implement DME competitive bidding an announcement that raised the eyebrows of some members of the
San Diego Oxygen system manufacturer SeQual has attained a U.S. Army contract to produce oxygen concentrators for combat casualty care and for home health
Washington CMS could save millions if it changes the way it pays for power wheelchairs, according to the HHS OIG. As detailed in the 2004 Redbook, CMS