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
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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
If you do not adapt well to change, then the DME industry is not for you. It is vital that owners, managers and employees download Medicare updates on
Austin, Texas Orthopedic device manufacturer Encore Medical has acquired Empi a St. Paul, Minn., manufacturer of pain management, orthopedic rehabilitation
Washington For the first time, states are spending more on Medicaid than primary and secondary education, according to a study by the National Governor's
Merits Health Products/Pediatric Manual Wheelchair Merits M4K features padded, removable desk arms and 90-degree vertical swing-away footrests with aluminum
Winter Park, Fla. Medical equipment developer and distributor Essential Medical Supply announced it is building a new office and warehouse facility located
At a time when most in the home medical equipment industry admit their view of the future for their companies is cloudy, Bruce H. Callahan has a clear
Waukegan, Ill. Medikmark, a manufacturer of health care kits and trays for the home care and long-term care markets, recently acquired the assets of Wheeling,
When I conduct workshops about how to negotiate, I usually wear a particular tie purchased from an art museum gift store. This tie depicts the gaunt,
San Diego Orthopedic product manufacturer dj Orthopedics has acquired KD Innovation A/S, one of the company's third-party distributors, to provide direct
Today, most sectors of the home medical equipment industry already are, or soon will be, experiencing major changes. The regulatory pot began to simmer
In the current environment of decreasing resources and reimbursement cuts, home care organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their
In 2004, plenty of work remains to be done. Congressional members are scheduled to come back in mid-November, and there is a long list of regulatory issues