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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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OperationsIn a perplexing turn, CMS issued a proposed rule that requires a face-to-face exam by a physician who orders home health services under Medicaid. The proposal also requires a face-to-face encounter for DME
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Operations
Medicare Turns to Tech to Get Ahead of Fraud
On July 1, CMS will begin using predictive modeling technology to help fight Medicare fraud, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and agency officials announced. -
Mobility
Take Me Out to the Ball Game–Courtesy Mobility Warehouse
Some 3.5 million listeners hear his radio spots during game day broadcasts. An average 30,000 attendees see his company's public service announcement on the big screen at Turner Field. -
Wheelchairs/Scooters
Pride Adds Kids UP
Pride Mobility Products announced it has acquired Kids UP, a pediatric seating and mobility company based in Belgrade, Mont. -
Operations
CMS to Hold 5010 Test Day June 15
In a number of recent notices, CMS reminded that the Version 5010 compliance date — Jan. 1, 2012 — is coming up fast. -
Mobility
NHIC Continues K0823 Prepay Review
NHIC announced that it will continue its widespread prepayment review of K0823 power wheelchair claims in Jurisdiction A. -
Mobility
Erogolet Shows Safe Lifting in Any Language
Patient lifting manufacturer Ergolet has redesigned its website so customers can check product information in their language of choice. -
Mobility
NAS Posts PWC Payment Q&A
Noridian Administrative Services has posted a 27-question Q&A on CMS payment rules related to power wheelchair rental. -
Version 5010 Call on Wednesday
CMS will hold its 16th education call on implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 transaction standards on Wednesday, May 25. -
New Oxygen Policy Synchronizes RULs
Industry consultant Andrea Stark of MiraVista LLC offers a clear explanation of how CMS' new reasonable useful lifetime (RUL) policy for stationary and portable oxygen equipment affects HME suppliers.


