In the current environment of decreasing resources and reimbursement cuts, home care organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their
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Jacksonville, Fla. Gulf South Medical Supply has acquired Indianapolis-based Associated Medical Products, a marketer and distributor of medical products,
In 2004, plenty of work remains to be done. Congressional members are scheduled to come back in mid-November, and there is a long list of regulatory issues
Baltimore CMS is considering using the four DMERCs to implement DME competitive bidding an announcement that raised the eyebrows of some members of the
Probably like many Americans who visited their doctors within the past few weeks, I had to get a prescription filled. I drove to my neighborhood drugstore
San Diego Oxygen system manufacturer SeQual has attained a U.S. Army contract to produce oxygen concentrators for combat casualty care and for home health
Washington A government report suggesting that CMS ensure a dispensing fee for inhalation therapy drugs has given home respiratory providers at least
Washington CMS could save millions if it changes the way it pays for power wheelchairs, according to the HHS OIG. As detailed in the 2004 Redbook, CMS
Baltimore In an effort to get new product technologies to patients more quickly, CMS has unveiled a plan to revise its coding application process. This
If you do not adapt well to change, then the DME industry is not for you. It is vital that owners, managers and employees download Medicare updates on
Washington A timely transfer of administrative law judges (ALJs) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to the Department of Health and Human Services
Austin, Texas Orthopedic device manufacturer Encore Medical has acquired Empi a St. Paul, Minn., manufacturer of pain management, orthopedic rehabilitation
Is there a way of placing a value on service? I have spent many hours discussing its value with DME/HME providers. The service that accompanies a transaction
Washington For the first time, states are spending more on Medicaid than primary and secondary education, according to a study by the National Governor's
In the Product Focus Diabetes section in the September issue of HomeCare, the Excelsior test strip was erroneously identified as available from Gemco
Lurline Morrow Games/Board Game Senior Moments Game designed to help people recover from memory loss consists of a colorful game board, 200 question cards,
Merits Health Products/Pediatric Manual Wheelchair Merits M4K features padded, removable desk arms and 90-degree vertical swing-away footrests with aluminum
We sent our judges a tall order-this year: choosing recipients for the magazine's 2004 HomeCaring Awards. To fill it, HomeCare has recognized four individuals
Apria Reports Record Acquisitions Lake Forest, Calif. Apria Healthcare has acquired 26 businesses so far this year, closing six acquisitions during the
Winter Park, Fla. Medical equipment developer and distributor Essential Medical Supply announced it is building a new office and warehouse facility located
There are many issues to think about when hiring a sales representative. Considering the five listed here can make the process more rewarding and help
It's no surprise that home medical equipment providers continue to increase their involvement with the growing sleep disorders market. There are 12 million