You cannot plan effectively unless you first look back. This 10-point sales review highlights the major areas to consider as you look at 2004 and develop
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Leisure-Lift Scout Explorer with Equalizer Tilt tilt-in-space system; 50 degrees of tilt with integrated or external control 16-inch seat height (pan
Orlando, Fla. While providers attending Medtrade 2004 said they are worried about next year's DME reimbursement cuts, many also said they are ready to
Bellingham, Wash. The customer isn't always right. At least that's the message Tim Johnson, president of Global-Med Specialty Medical Equipment, said
The 2004 HomeCaring Awards were presented in October at Medtrade in Orlando, Fla. Front (l to r): Award recipients Ron Richard of ResMed, Bill Lewis,
Washington CMS has released its much-anticipated 2005 DME fee schedule, which includes reimbursement cuts less than many industry observers had feared.
If the wheelchair accessory code changes earlier this year weren't enough, CMS also introduced new wheelchair cushion codes that became effective in July.
Despite any divisiveness we saw throughout the heated 2004 election season, millions of Americans polled agreed upon one thing that this would be an election
You name it, home medical equipment providers are worried about it. From reimbursement cuts to bad press. From claims processing and payment time to ASP+6.
Woburn, Mass. PolyMedica, parent company of diabetes supply giant Liberty Medical Supply, has finalized a $35-million settlement to end a government probe
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
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