Washington A timely transfer of administrative law judges (ALJs) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to the Department of Health and Human Services
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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
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Inogen, Inc. has announced that Joseph Lewarski, RRT, has been named vice president of clinical affairs. Lewarski is currently
At a time when most in the home medical equipment industry admit their view of the future for their companies is cloudy, Bruce H. Callahan has a clear
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services held its first meeting of the Program Advisory and Oversight Committee (PAOC) on Oct. 6 to provide advice
Waukegan, Ill. Medikmark, a manufacturer of health care kits and trays for the home care and long-term care markets, recently acquired the assets of Wheeling,
As CMS prepares for DME competitive bidding, the agency should use its past experience, according to a General Accountability Office report issued Sept.
Sacramento, Calif. Buried in the 7,000-page California Performance Review released earlier last month, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office recommended
Salt Lake City At the National Conference of State Legislatures' summer meeting, Maryland Health Department Secretary Nelson Sabatini told state legislators
The science behind electrotherapy is a lot like the science behind baking bread: You can add new ingredients, but the way the dough rises doesn't change
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