In an Aug. 23 letter to HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson, Reps. Bill Thomas, R-Calif., and David Hobson, R-Ohio, questioned the survey process the HHS OIG
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Washington The Medicare Modernization Act mandates that the government transfer Administrative Law Judges from the Social Security Administration (SSA)
The National Quality Forum (NQF), created by Congress to develop consensus standards for health care providers and systems, has issued a draft set of
In spite of a year that has rattled the industry to its core, HME has more visibility, more solidarity and even a better relationship with Congress and
As Winston Churchill said, Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. That is certainly true for those who choose to purchase or start a
Baltimore According to attendees of a special four-hour public meeting on power wheelchair coding held Sept. 1 at its headquarters, CMS is beginning to
Feel like you have been placed on a deserted island? In order to win the game, you must face the challenge of the Medicare reform law reimbursement freezes
Washington A study of inhalation drug therapy services provided to beneficiaries in their homes found the new 2005 Medicare reimbursement formula based
You are an HME business owner, but what business are you really in? You are in the profit business, a bit redundant given that every business must be
Critical Home Care Expands DME Presence Southfield, Mich. Critical Home Care acquired two DME companies last month: American Oxygen & Medical, with locations
Sacramento, Calif. Buried in the 7,000-page California Performance Review released earlier last month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office recommended
Invacare/Shower Chair IVC I-Fit 400-pound capacity no-tool assembly legs feature twist height adjustment Call 800/333-6900. Web site: www.invacare.comCircle
Along with their funnel cakes and cotton candy, fairs and expos can provide an ideal business-grooming venue and an inventive way to reach a relatively
Friends and other providers frequently ask me about the future of our industry as if I were some kind of soothsayer with a crystal ball. The fact of the
As challenging as this year has been, we will face at least as much activity and effort in 2005 to protect our industry. With the war, the deficit and
While most folks are familiar with last year's Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) and its larger DME provisions, now is the time to understand the Act's
ETDBW or Easier To Do Business With has been a marketing and sales tactic for years. How do you make your business ETDBW? By knowing what the doctor wants.
With the growing concern regarding reimbursement cuts, pharmacy changes, competitive bidding and the other doom-and-gloom news you hear, I say let's get