Southfield, Mich. Critical Home Care has changed its name to Arcadia Resources, reflecting the company's expanded lines of business after a May 2004 merger
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Baltimore A federal panel's proposals to help revamp Medicare's wheelchair benefit spells out many actions the HME industry has pushed hard for in recent
Clearwater, Fla. Several Lincare executives are cashing in stock options as they sign new employment agreements extending their tenure with the home respiratory
Invacare/Wheelchair IVC Tracer EX2 dual-axle positions allow variation of seat-to-floor heights 14-gauge cross-braces urethane rear tires mounted on no
Tempe, Ariz. Regional home respiratory provider O2 Science has announced completion of $10.2 million in financing, with the intent to reduce debt, increase
Sometimes a collection of stories can be as powerful as a carefully researched white paper or legislation introduced in Congress. A compelling story about
HealthCraft/Bed Rail Assista-Rail designed to help patients move from a lying to sitting position in bed inverted U-shaped rail installs with basic tools;
Washington Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Mike Leavitt has been nominated by President Bush to replace Tommy Thompson as Secretary
In a day of mega-corporations, mergers and acquisitions, keeping a small business afloat can be a challenge. But in 1986, former HME provider Van G. Miller
At the national level, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is making a series of what will be major changes in 2005 to the way that Medicare
Orlando, Fla.-based Rotech Healthcare has named Jeff Freedman chief development officer of the company. In his new position, he will be responsible for
Baltimore In early November, Medicare announced $57 monthly and $80 quarterly dispensing fees for inhalation medications in 2005, erasing much uncertainty
The numbers are staggering. Statistics show that millions of Americans are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the fourth leading
Baltimore CMS has awarded contracts to eight companies to perform second-level appeals of denied fee-for-service Medicare claims. Part of an overhaul
Are you seeking a competitive advantage in your market? Of course you are. Well, here's one that won't cost you any money, but it might help you earn
Longmont, Colo. Sunrise Medical has announced the acquisitions of Adaptive Equipment Systems (AES), RehabiliTech and Whitmyer Biomechanics, Inc. The three
Golden Technologies/Lift Chair Ambassador three-pillow back and extended wing sides 375-pound weight capacity pillow support on the chair back can be
In its final regulation on the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2005, issued Nov. 3, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
Those who know Joan Cross would call her anything but If you're quiet, you're not going to get anything, says the co-owner of Bradenton, Fla.-based C&C
Que sera, sera,Whatever will be, will be.The future's not ours to see,Que sera, sera. If you are a baby boomer like me, chances are you've heard this
Murrysville, Pa. The problem sleeper patient may be a dozing giant for HME. That's something Respironics is banking on as the sleep products manufacturer