Medtrade Spring Preview
Networking opportunities, viewing the latest home health care products and gathering business improvement tips are just a few reasons home medical equipment
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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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Breaking Down the Codes
The 49 new codes for power wheelchairs and scooters break down as follows: Pediatric Power Wheelchairs- 12 codes Adult Power Operated Vehicles- 5 codes -
Missouri Medicaid Budget Proposal Cuts Adult DME Coverage
Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt's office has proposed a budget that calls for the elimination of adult DME and prosthetics coverage under -
Basic Equipment Package
Each code is required to include the following items on initial issue: Two batteries Battery charger single mode Automatic Parking Brake Anti-tippers -
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 -
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 -
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Florida HME Accreditation Bill Introduced
Tallahassee, Fla. A Florida state house bill was introduced last month that would require the state's HME providers to become accredited in order to obtain