In the current environment of decreasing resources and reimbursement cuts, home care organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their
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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
Probably like many Americans who visited their doctors within the past few weeks, I had to get a prescription filled. I drove to my neighborhood drugstore
Washington A government report suggesting that CMS ensure a dispensing fee for inhalation therapy drugs has given home respiratory providers at least
Baltimore In an effort to get new product technologies to patients more quickly, CMS has unveiled a plan to revise its coding application process. This
Washington A timely transfer of administrative law judges (ALJs) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to the Department of Health and Human Services
Is there a way of placing a value on service? I have spent many hours discussing its value with DME/HME providers. The service that accompanies a transaction
In the Product Focus Diabetes section in the September issue of HomeCare, the Excelsior test strip was erroneously identified as available from Gemco
We sent our judges a tall order-this year: choosing recipients for the magazine's 2004 HomeCaring Awards. To fill it, HomeCare has recognized four individuals
There are many issues to think about when hiring a sales representative. Considering the five listed here can make the process more rewarding and help
What did you have for breakfast today? Trix? No couldn't have been. They're for kids. Frosted Flakes? They're Great! Maybe you had an egg. Incredible
The National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) has announced new officers for 2005. President-Elect Michael P. Seidel, CRTS, is
With reimbursement cuts mandated by the Medicare Modernization Act on the horizon, varying your company's payer sources should help to enhance revenue,
Football stars who have retired their numbers are finding there's more to a post-game career than product endorsements and autograph signings. According
Tim, the vice president of a home care company, introduced himself to me at a health care seminar. I really enjoy your articles and speeches, complimented
As CMS prepares for DME competitive bidding, the agency should use its past experience, according to a General Accountability Office report issued Sept.
The science behind electrotherapy is a lot like the science behind baking bread: You can add new ingredients, but the way the dough rises doesn't change
Redding, Calif. Maximum Comfort President Tom Lambert, the California HME provider who filed suit against HHS for requiring additional documentation beyond
Scott Specialties/Clavicle Support Posture/Clavicle Support helps reduce stress on clavicle and limits forward and downward movement of shoulders features