August 2009

August 2009

Consignment Closet Could Be Closed Door for Providers

HME providers could easily run afoul of new CMS provisions if they don't closely analyze their consignment closet arrangements

Q&A: Update on Consignment Closet Transmittal from CMS

With a Sept. 8 compliance date coming up fast for CMS' recently revised consignment closet rules, the following Q&A is an update on the issue

RemitData's Goodwin: Fix What You're Doing Wrong

RemitData founder Bently Goodwin says HME companies that haven't streamlined won't survive the industry's tightening margin squeeze.

Pride, MED Group Sign New Contract

The MED Group has inked a new 3-year contract with Pride Mobility Products and its Quantum Rehab division

CMS Opens Registration for Round 1 Rebid

CMS' Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor notified providers that registration is now open for the Round 1 rebid of the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

CMS Sets Timeline for Round 1 Rebid

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the following timeline for the Round 1 rebid of Medicare's DMEPOS competitive bidding program:

First-Month Power Wheelchair Purchase Elimination Still in Play

In the House health care reform bill, elimination of the first-month purchase option for standard power wheelchairs is still in play, although

Langevin Tries Again on 'In the Home' Restriction

Rep. James Langevin, D-R.I., and 12 other House members have introduced H.R. 3184. The proposed legislation would eliminate

Time for a Cool One

With health care reform at the top of the agenda when Congress returns to work in September, the industry is revving up the noise.

A Call for Unity

Industry must come together to move oxygen reform forward.