California Prosecutor Forms Unit to Fight Health Care Fraud
Los Angeles A federal prosecutor has launched a new criminal unit dedicated to the prosecution of health care fraud, which she said is a growing problem
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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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GAO Calls for Review of U.S. Health Care System
Washington Citing skyrocketing health care costs, below par health outcomes and quality of care, the Government Accountability Office has called for a -
Georgia Medicaid to Require Rehab Certification
Atlanta By July 1, Georgia HME providers must employ certified personnel to supply custom rehab equipment under Medicaid. According to Georgia's latest -
Scooters & Accessories
Leisure-Lift Passport Junior designed for tight spaces; 22 inches wide and 41.75 inches tall 300-pound capacity; 5-inch power-seat adjustment available -
CMS Begins DMERC Reform
Baltimore Some HME providers could be dealing with a different Medicare carrier as CMS rolls out new contracts for DME claims processing. As mandated -
MOBILITY PRODUCT SHOWCASE
WHEELCHAIRS AND ACCESSORIES GHQ International/Wheelchair Grip Awesome Grip removable, changeable, washable wheelchair grip cover provides larger gripping -
The Scooter Store Sues HHS for Unpaid Claims
San Antonio The Scooter Store has filed suit against the Department of Health and Human Services, seeking payment for hundreds of thousands of dollars -
2005 Mobility Survey
Despite uncertainty about coding and coverage changes that were anticipated at the time data was being collected for HomeCare's Mobility Survey, respondents -
HHS Head Leavitt In Favor of NCB
Washington The new Secretary of Health and Human Services said that he supports national competitive bidding, but wants to make sure small providers aren't -
In Brief
CMS wants to know how providers feel about their Medicare contractors. The agency recently sent out a Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey