Normally we look at claim denials, but there are other reasons why HME providers don't receive their money.

ResMed/CPAP Mask Mirage Activa LT Nasal Mask cushion automatically adjusts to varying sleeping positions and pressure modes gentle floating seal designed

Despite a 60-day delay of the competitive bidding interim final rule, the Medicare bidding project will move forward and Round One will be rebid this year.

Maybe it's an early Valentine's Day present from CMS: Late this afternoon, the agency announced a 60-day delay of the effective date of the competitive bidding interim final rule to April 18, 2009.

As previously reported, CMS has opened a comment period on delay of the effective date for the interim final rule on competitive bidding. All comments must be submitted by Feb. 12, 2009 — today.

"As I prepared for this morning's award ceremony, I was struck by a quote from 19th-century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli, who said, 'Nurture your mind with great thoughts; to believe in the heroic makes heroes.'

Homecare Suppliers forgoes the Big M and private insurance — and grows anyway

I was shocked and saddened at former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle's admission that he hadn't paid his taxes — $128,203 according to ABC News, owed mostly on a car-and-driver service.

HME Providers can offer products and knowledge to seniors at risk of falling.

DeVilbiss Healthcare's compact suction unit VacuAide; Orthofeet's diabetic orthotic Thermofit; Surgical Appliance's knee support Orthotex; Quantum Rehab's ultralight wheelchair Litestream XF; Marlen's ostomy system UltraMax Gemini; Columbia Medical's gait trainer PVC Gait Trainer; Altimate Medical's casters Swivel Casters; Vermed's defibrillation pads; Karyl Enterprises's package opener Zip-It; DJO's orthosis AirHeel; Responsive Respiratory's private labeling program PLP; RX Label Magnifier's prescription label magnifier Dignity; Mobility Lift Systems' patient lift Out Reach; Tanita's digital handrail scale PH-740