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  • An Ounce of Prevention

    The swine flu scare was a strong reminder for those outside this industry that home care personnel will play a huge role in caring for patients in a flu pandemic.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • Weigh In with Congress

    HME organizations urge stakeholders to lobby their members of Congress about competitive bidding and the 36-month oxygen rental cap.
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  • 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.
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  • VGM Tackles Scooter Store Tactics

    The actions of a “prominent national provider” are endangering the future of the HME industry, VGM Group’s CEO and founder said
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  • Caring for the Customer The Cajun Coast Way

    Fournet’s Pharmacy & Professional Home Medical of Franklin, La., finds ways to put people first — even these days.
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  • Watch Out for the KE Modifier

    On Jan. 1, 2009, the KE modifier hit the HME stage. Since then, this little modifier has been causing some providers a lot of anxiety and stress.
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  • Riding—Not Hiding

    Injured and disabled U.S. veterans, some of the most respected and honored Americans, may not live the same life they led before going to war. But with the availability of home medical equipment and education, the trauma of a VA enrolled veteran’s life-changing injury can be eased.
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  • Double Gulp

    The ups and downs of this industry probably give you more white knuckles than any roller coaster ever could.
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