Medicare coverage of powered mobility equipment, such as power wheelchairs, will change significantly in the coming months as the Centers for Medicare
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For the next five minutes, try to forget about competitive bidding, FEHBP (Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan) adjustments and all of the other provisions
Washington Providers beware. Callers pretending to be from Medicare are targeting providers and stealing personal information from them, CMS has warned.
When selling home medical equipment, the consumer/patient is counting on you to be his medical product adviser, so it is important to become an educated
Providers are searching for ways to survive the cuts in reimbursement, streamline their operations and continue to serve patients as they have in the
In 2004, CMS announced a three-pronged plan to revamp coverage, coding and payment for Medicare's mobility benefit. Which of the following best represents
As we continue to climb the ROPE Ladder to compliance success, Rung 3 probably inspires the most fear and trepidation. The process of identifying problems
Washington A proposed federal measure seeks to bring more awareness to the dangers of seniors falling. The Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004
Are you aware of the Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004? I am, because I had a serious fall several years ago and suffered a broken hip. Since
Waterloo, Iowa Former Van G. Miller & Associates President Tommy Fitzgerald died Dec. 24 at the age of 70. Without Tom Fitzgerald, VGM would not be what
Golden Technologies/Bariatric Lift Recliner Super 33 700-pound weight capacity; 33 inches between arms features three motors and a quiet lifting system;
Elyria, Ohio Invacare has lowered its earnings per share guidance for 2005, citing Medicare reimbursement policies for power wheelchairs and slower purchasing
Buy dog food. Pick up dry cleaning. Go to grocery store. Now you know some of the very exciting ways in which I spend my time, since these are a few of
Corona, Calif. Wheelchair manufacturer Colours N Motion began the New Year in a new facility after relocating its operations to Corona. The new production
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of watching the home medical equipment industry serve patients in a way that has enabled them to remain independent
Minneapolis Otto Bock HealthCare has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based OrthoRehab, an orthopedic rehabilitation services company. Otto Bock produces prosthetic
Collinsville, Ill. A rehab technician who found $6,800 hidden in rented medical equipment said he notified his supervisor and doesn't regret not keeping
A first glance at Dallas Oxygen reveals a typical HME business: a 21-employee, two-branch operation that provides oxygen and medical equipment to the
Baltimore In a move that eased cash-flow worries for home oxygen providers, CMS announced on Jan. 13 that it would cease holding oxygen claims and pay
Tallahassee, Fla. A Florida state house bill was introduced last month that would require the state's HME providers to become accredited in order to obtain
Clearwater, Fla. Officials at Lincare have confirmed the acquisition of several HMEs. In January, Lincare acquired the medical division branches of Charlestown,