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We're seeing power, augmentative communication devices, from high end to low end everything's out there. It's a constantly changing environment, and the
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HomeCare Staff
HomeCare staff Meg Herndon and Hannah Wolfson were joined by writers Kristin Easterling and Gail Short to tell these stories. Tamara Davie’s photo on page 32 was taken by Ursula Hope Photography.
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CMS Proposals Throw Power Mobility Sector into Uproar
Atlanta During the past few months, CMS has proposed changes that would overhaul the entire power mobility device benefit for Medicare, including: an -
Pediatrics
RespCare/Pediatric Nebulizer Amani pacifier attachment for medication delivery includes child's mask and integrated handle lightweight; latex free Call -
Scooter, Power Wheelchair CMNs Dropped
Baltimore Years of wrangling over power mobility CMNs will soon be moot according to a new process that eliminates the document entirely. Under an interim -
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Invacare to Cut 230 Jobs in Cost-Reduction Plan
Elyria, Ohio After posting a 28 percent drop in second-quarter profit, Invacare Corp. announced plans last month to cut 230 jobs and close four facilities -
Suspended CMS Medical Director Still on Payroll
Baltimore CMS Medical Director Sean Tunis is still receiving a paycheck from the federal government, months after he was suspended for falsifying documents, -
Senators Ask for Clarification on Mobility Coverage
Washington Pennsylvania Sens. Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter are urging CMS to issue clear documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of mobility -
GAO Report Raises New ALJ Transfer Concerns
Washington A new GAO report has raised additional concerns that the Department of Health and Human Services has not taken adequate steps to ensure fair