Specter Asks for Support on PWC Purchase Option Delay
Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., asked Senate colleagues to sign a letter supporting a one-year delay of the elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs.
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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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Supplier Standard No. 1: What the Changes Mean for You
In a special series for HomeCare Monday, health care attorney Neil Caesar will provide clarification and insight on several of the new standards. This week, Caesar's comments are directed toward Standard No. 1 (licensure). -
CEDI FAQ on NSVs
Because of security concerns, National Government Services is eliminating free direct dial-up options and will require the use of a Network Service Vendor for access to the CEDI Gateway. -
CEDI Closes Free Network Access for Claims
National Government Services is eliminating the direct dial-up options and is requiring the use of [an approved network service vendor] for access to the CEDI Gateway. -
Break in Need vs. Break in Billing
Noridian Administrative Services, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction D, outlined the differences between a break in need and a break in billing for oxygen in a bulletin, which also provides claim submission suggestions. -
Universal Software, HealthCall Reach Out to Patients
Universal Software Solutions and HealthCall have partnered on a new automated system called HealthCall Direct to help providers stay in touch with patients, refill supplies and meet compliance requirements. -
Swift Support Needed to Delay Elimination of First-Month Purchase Option
Two congressmen are working to put the brakes on elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs through a sign-on letter, but there is less than two weeks to generate support. -
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Cornell Students Button Down Walker Safety
The Smart Walker starts in the braked position, and low-strength users need only touch a button to disengage the brake and begin moving. -
All DME All the Time
No oxygen here, but plenty of good service — and good business sense — keep Jackson Medical Supply busy.