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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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You Be the Judge [On Federal Judge Criticizes DMERC, HomeCare Monday, May 16], why is it so easy to get fraudulent payment from Palmetto for artificial -
Facts & Figures
Since passage of the Medicare Modernization Act in late November 2003, home medical equipment providers have reacted with a series of emotions strong -
Apria Explores Possible Sale
Lake Forest, Calif. The nation's largest home medical equipment provider has confirmed it's on the block. Apria Healthcare officials said last month the -
Apria Acquires Young Medical
Lake Forest, Calif. Apria Healthcare has closed another high-profile deal with the purchase of Maumee, Ohio-based Young Medical and its sister company -
In Brief
Region D DMERC has changed its name from Cigna HealthCare Medicare Administration to Cigna Government Services, LLC. Company officials said the organization -
Stakeholders Push Lawmakers to Exclude High-End Rehab from Competitive Bidding
Washington Both industry and consumer advocacy groups continue to push for a legislative solution that would carve out high-end rehab from DME competitive -
Hobson Bill Would Modify NCB
Washington One of the HME industry's chief advocates on Capitol Hill plans to introduce a bill that would modify the DME competitive bidding provision -
CMS Official Fined $20,000, Medical License Suspended
Baltimore CMS Medical Director Sean Tunis has agreed to a one-year suspension of his medical license and a $20,000 fine for falsifying documents to show -
HHS Plans Medicaid Demonstration in Vermont
Washington HHS has announced a new Medicaid program in Vermont that the government says will give elderly and disabled residents more options to remain