January 2011

CMS has issued MLN Matters MM7116 on elimination of the first-month purchase option for standard power wheelchairs
The DME MAC National CERT Education Task Force has scheduled an "Ask the Contractor" teleconference specific to oxygen policy.
Orthopedic softgoods, O&P, and compression hosiery, including: Spinal Rehab Solutions' SR 500 Lumbar Spinal-Air Decompression LSO Brace; Alps South's Easyliner Daisy Breast Form and Gel Petal; and more.

The largely untapped accessible living market presents help for consumers and hope for providers looking for new revenues.
Accessible Home Improvement of America has an idea on how home medical equipment providers can open the door to new business: Enter the accessible home arena.
There's a lot of stuff to deal with for a business in which most HME providers started with the simple intent of helping people with chronic illness or disability stay put in their homes.

From enrollment screening to new payment oversight, it's all part of the law.
Various HME products, including Carex Health Brands' Trio Roller Walker; Sunrise Medical's Jay J3 Back; Invacare's Knee Walker Model 65960; Sky MedSupply International's Quadruple Cane Tip; and more.

A bold new focus on pain management is part of the evolving retail strategy at Black Bear Medical.
HomeCare's Editorial Advisory Board members give their thoughts on dealing with the industry's changes and the new keys to success.