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July 1, 2003
Give and Take
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Gail Walker, Editor-in-Chief
It's a town of history and current events, of patriots and politicians a place where promises seem more easily made than kept. Washington, D. C., is a...
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Editor's Inbox
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
Updating the List In the article From the Editor, (HomeCare, April 2003), I noticed the Arizona Medical Equipment Suppliers Association (AZMESA) was not...
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The Ultimate Crossword Puzzle
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
COMPILED BY BROOK RAFLO, PAULA PATCH AND LYNN SCHENKMAN
Anyone who has spent a Sunday afternoon struggling to decipher The New York Times' crossword puzzle understands the challenges that HomeCare's editors...
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HomeCare Out & About
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
HomeCare's staff traveled the country this Spring to attend several industry events, including Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas, May 6-9; The Heartland Conference...
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Rise and Shine
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Marjory Garrison
It would be impossible to doze through the noise being made recently in the sleep-disorder-products market. What once was a small, overlooked product...
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Wake Up to Drowsy Driving
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Paula Patch
Quick: What causes 1,550 traffic fatalities, 71,000 crash-related injuries and $12.5 billion in damages each year?* Drunk driving? Not exactly. Try drowsy...
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Fate of NCB Lies in Conference, Experts Say
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Washington Pushing to resolve Medicare-reform legislation before the July 4 recess, both houses of Congress were poised to vote, at press time, on prescription...
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JCAHO Posts Revised Standards
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. After two years of review, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' Standards Review Project has published...
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Politics Are Local, Conference Proves
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Brook Raflo and Gail Walker
Washington As they gulped down coffee at 7:30 a.m. June 3, in a hotel conference room located just a few blocks from Capitol Hill, 200 home care stakeholders...
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Frist Introduces Obesity-Prevention Legislation
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Sarah Prince
Washington Responding to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General that cited the growing trend of obesity in all age groups, Senate Majority Leader Bill...
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OSA Linked to Recurrence of Heart Problems
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
Paula Patch
Dallas Evidence continues to mount for a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and heart disorders. The latest research, which appeared in the May...
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Provider NewsWire
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
Conferences VGM's Heartland Conference Includes Call to Action: The population of Waterloo, Iowa, increased by 668 May 28-31, as attendees of The Heartland...
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Manufacturer News Wire
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
Noteworthy Liko Forms Home Care Division: Liko of Franklin, Mass., a company that manufactures patient lifts and accessories, this month announced the...
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New Products
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
Pride Mobility Products/Lift Chair Gentle Line 358 Series Gentle Line series includes three chairs: the smaller GL358S, the medium GL358M and the large...
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Aids in Daily Living/Bath Safety
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
Mobility Inc./Shower Chair Shower Chair with Built-in Bidet features contoured seat bidet channels water from handheld shower head through funnel underneath...
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Softgoods
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM
FLA Orthopedics/Lumbar Support Thermal Lumbar Support features reusable soft gel pack that can be heated or frozen features plush, ventilated elastic...
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No Time Like the Present
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Cara C. Bachenheimer, Esq.
It's July, and Congress is knee-deep in its consideration of Medicare reform provisions and development of a Medicare prescription drug benefit. With...
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Opportunities in OTC
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Shelly Prial
What should the average dealer do if national competitive bidding for durable medical equipment becomes a reality? There are many opportunities available...
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Creating Daily Miracles
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Joel Mills
As many of you know, I was privileged to have been elected chairman of the board of directors for the American Association for Homecare at the Association's...
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Making Changes One Policy at a Time
Jul 1, 2003 12:00 PM,
By Sarah Prince
One look at Cara C. Bachenheimer's dossier leaves no room for doubt about her dedication to the health care industry. A partner with the Washington-based...
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