Congress' recent decision to delay implementation of the Interim Final Rule outlining documentation rules for Medicare purchases of power wheelchairs

On Dec. 21, the Senate passed the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 by the narrowest of margins. The 50-50 tie vote was broken by Vice

In September, CMS issued draft quality standards with which all durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers will

Events have been unfolding in the power mobility arena at lightning speed. At press time, the Senate had approved an amendment to the Labor-HHS Appropriations

In the last few months, CMS has announced enormous changes that will affect every beneficiary who needs power wheelchairs and scooters/power operated

On July 22, CMS issued instructions specifically allowing suppliers to deliver oximetry testing equipment on behalf of Medicare Independent Diagnostic

While much of the political conversation this summer has been focused on President Bush's Supreme Court nominee, it's time for us to focus on an issue

Unfortunately, the legislative reality is, at least for now, that repeal of competitive biding for durable medical equipment is highly unlikely. But that