The HME industry's effort to repeal competitive bidding got a critical boost last month with the introduction of H.R. 1041 by Reps. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa.,

As a kid, my son's favorite movie was one of the hokiest Japanese sci-fi monster flicks ever. I can't count the number of times that on family movie night,

HME providers face situations every day that fall into areas of gray, but the unforgiving climate of Medicare audits is all black-and-white.

A Jurisdiction D DME MAC prepayment review of K0823 power wheelchairs has resulted in a 90% error rate, mostly because of lack of documentation, according to a Noridian Administrative Services notice.

Golden Technologies has once again landed contracts to supply personal mobility scooters to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.

100 liquid oxygen tanks and reservoirs for sale, including H-46'S, PB41, Caire, Helios, and various concentrators. All this equipment is in good working condition.

Permobil has launched a cross-country "Power Trip" to show off its new M300 mid-wheel drive wheelchair and Corpus 3G seating system.

H.R. 1041, the new bill to repeal DMEPOS competitive bidding, which is called the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act, was introduced Friday by Reps. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., and Glenn Thompson, R-Pa.

"Fortunately, technology and a federal statute have intervened to make it easier for the provider to obtain the beneficiary's signature. In a number of instances, a 'blue ink' signature is not required."

Both a written transcript and audio version of a CERT Ask the Contractor call on oxygen policy has been posted on the DME MACs' websites.