Noridian Administrative Services, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction D, outlined the differences between a break in need and a break in billing for oxygen in a bulletin, which also provides claim submission suggestions.

Universal Software Solutions and HealthCall have partnered on a new automated system called HealthCall Direct to help providers stay in touch with patients, refill supplies and meet compliance requirements.

Two congressmen are working to put the brakes on elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs through a sign-on letter, but there is less than two weeks to generate support.

 

Obesity in the United States drives growing demand for a range of HME.

Various HME products, including: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's ICON CPAP; DynaVox Mayer-Johnson's BOARDMAKER STUDIO; Gojo Industries' Provon Skin and Hair Line; and more.

Assessing customer feedback is a requirement, not just a suggestion.

Bath products and patient lifts, including: Maddak's MaddaGuard; Invacare's Get-U-Up; Hill-Rom's Golvo; Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing's Bellavita Bath Lift; and more.

Consultative sales to caregivers can create big volume from small items.

We're all feeling the pain.