Obesity Trends
Obesity affects 60 million adults and costs the nation $117 billion in direct and indirect costs
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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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Bariatric Products
Bariatric products, including: Gordon Ellis's bath step Langham K40; 21st Century Scientific's power wheelchair Bounder Plus H-Frame; and more. -
Infection Control Key for Swine Flu Outbreak
The swine flu has claimed its first fatality in the United States, and health officials have said the outbreak is showing clear signs of spreading. -
NAS Looks at K0823 Claims
An update from Noridian Administrative Services said the Jurisdiction D DME MAC may ask for additional documentation for HCPCS code K0823 -
Nearly 5.6 Million Americans Paralyzed
The results of a new study from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation show there are nearly 1 in 50 Americans living with paralysis, almost 40 percent higher than previous estimates. -
DME MAC A Participates at PAMS Meeting
The Jurisdiction A DME MAC will discuss Medicare and oxygen rules in two breakout sessions at the Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers annual meeting next week. -
CMS Issues MLN Matters Articles on Oxygen Payments, Surety Bonds
CMS has issued an MLN Matters article detailing maintenance and servicing payments for certain oxygen equipment as a result of MIPPA. The agency has also released -
CMS Answers Questions on Wheelchair Repairs
In late February, the DME MACs issued a new billing and payment policy for wheelchair repairs based on standardized labor times that left providers with a number of questions. -
Weigh In with Congress
HME organizations urge stakeholders to lobby their members of Congress about competitive bidding and the 36-month oxygen rental cap. -
AAHomecare to Hold National Call on Oxygen Reform
AAHomecare has scheduled a free, national call to review a 15-point reform proposal for Medicare’s oxygen benefit.