January 28, 2014 - January 29, 2014 Greensboro, N.C. ncames.org

(Jan. 24, 2014)—According to Joint DME MAC A, a new HCPCS code, K0900, has been created for use with custom fabricated durable medical equipment other than wheelchairs.

SOMERSET, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2014)—DeVilbiss Healthcare has added a new nasal mask to its line of CPAP interfaces. The EasyFit Lite Nasal Mask provides a number of the premium features found on DeVilbiss’ existing EasyFit Nasal Mask in a more economical package.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Jan. 20, 2014)—SIGVARIS is proud to introduce a brand new collection of compression socks designed exclusively for men. From a day at the office to a night on the town, Midtown Microfiber offers a comfortable compression option for men who care about keeping their legs healthy. Designed with all day comfort in mind, Midtown Microfiber socks are available in black and tan-khaki in the 15-20mmHg, 20-30mmHg and 30-40mmHg compression levels.

NORTHVALE, N.J. (Jan. 17, 2014)—Orthofeet, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty footwear for diabetes patients, announced a partnership with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to develop a grassroots educational campaign promoting foot health for adults with diabetes. “Our alliance with the AADE supports our corporate mission to help adults with diabetes maintain their mobility and lead healthy, active lives,” said Steve Wasik, CEO, Orthofeet.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Jan. 16, 2014)—New legislation to allow independent community pharmacies to provide same-day delivery of diabetes testing supplies (DTS) to Medicare beneficiaries should be enacted into law, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) urged. The Diabetic Testing Supply Access Act (S. 1935) was introduced by U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and John Thune (R-S.D.).

February 1, 2014 - February 4, 2014 Boca Raton, Fla. homecare100.com

WASHINGTON (Jan. 15, 2014)—Before a gathering of companies and associations representing DME providers, manufacturers and patients, Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) reaffirmed his commitment to fighting for a solution to Medicare’s badly designed bidding program. In remarks at a policy briefing on the bidding program on Jan.

WASHINGTON (Jan. 9, 2014)—The Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report on inconsistencies in Medicare Part B coverage created by local coverage determinations (LCDs). This study was not specifically related to DME.

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