We climb the second rung of the ROPE (Rule Overload Prevention and Elimination) Ladder by teaching our operational systems and the that shape our systems
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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
CMS is planning a demonstration to test models of care management for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries. Hospitals, physician groups and integrated delivery
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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
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It's no surprise that home medical equipment providers continue to increase their involvement with the growing sleep disorders market. There are 12 million

The HHS OIG recently released its 2005 Work Plan, which details reviews of several DME items and services the agency will make during the next year, including
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,