VMI Courts the Cash Market
Converting vans to wheelchair accessible vehicles is one thriving business that is not entangled with competitive bidding, and officials at Vantage Mobility International think it's worth a fresh look.
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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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Too Many K0823 Claims Denied
An NHIC review of 1,000 K0823 power wheelchair claims paid in the second quarter showed providers still aren't getting them right -
Brightree Buys CAU
Earlier today, HME software developer Brightree announced its acquisition of Computer Applications Unlimited (CAU). -
Grandfathered Oxygen Claims
Here it is down on paper: CMS released a MLN Matters article titled "Durable Medical Equipment National Competitive Bidding Implementation — 10G: Paying for Oxygen Equipment when Grandfathered." -
HME Products
Various HME products, including: The Hubscrub Co.'s Model 20/70; EZ-ACCESS' TRIFOLD Advantage Series Ramp; Encore Path's Tailwind; Tru-Motion Dynamics' Sure-Step Walking Cane; and more. -
Wheelchairs, Scooters and Vehicle Lifts
Wheelchairs, scooters and vehicle lifts products, including: Golden Technologies' Golden LiteRider GL100 Scooter; ConvaQuip's 900XL Series Bariatric Manual Wheelchairs; and more. -
Good News Soon for Power Wheelchair Sector?
In the first glimmer of hope for mobility providers in a long while, a bill to delay elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs could come through as early as this week. -
No ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card on the PECOS
While providers now have ready access to spreadsheet-type data files that list both physicians who are PECOS-registered and those whose registration is pending, the system is clearly still a work in progress. -
Lincare Signs Oxygen Contracts in Miami, Charlotte
In announcing its second quarter financial results, Lincare Holdings said it had accepted two oxygen contracts in Round 1 of competitive bidding in Miami and Charlotte. The company bid in all nine MSAs. -
Bidding Fact Sheet for Referral Sources
CMS has released a competitive bidding fact sheet for referral agents advising that when the program begins in January 2011, beneficiaries located in the nine CBAs must obtain bid items from a contract supplier.