The HHS OIG recently released its 2005 Work Plan, which details reviews of several DME items and services the agency will make during the next year, including
Today, most sectors of the home medical equipment industry already are, or soon will be, experiencing major changes. The regulatory pot began to simmer
In 2004, plenty of work remains to be done. Congressional members are scheduled to come back in mid-November, and there is a long list of regulatory issues
Baltimore In an effort to get new product technologies to patients more quickly, CMS has unveiled a plan to revise its coding application process. This
Is there a way of placing a value on service? I have spent many hours discussing its value with DME/HME providers. The service that accompanies a transaction
Lurline Morrow Games/Board Game Senior Moments Game designed to help people recover from memory loss consists of a colorful game board, 200 question cards,
We sent our judges a tall order-this year: choosing recipients for the magazine’s 2004 HomeCaring Awards. To fill it, HomeCare has recognized four individuals
It’s no surprise that home medical equipment providers continue to increase their involvement with the growing sleep disorders market. There are 12 million
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services held its first meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) on Oct. 6 to provide advice
Washington Before Congress left town for the election recess, a groundswell of grassroots support in the HME industry paid dividends. More than 100 cosponsors