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Hello, OIG?
Special fraud alert on telemarketing just doesn't make sense.
Washington Wisdom by Cara C. Bachenheimer
Move into Action
Make sure your 2010 to-do list doesn't turn into a 'didn't-do' list.
Sales Notebook by Louis Feuer
Time Flies
Is it time to conduct your annual performance evaluations?
Accreditation Now by Mary Ellen Conway
E0935 Continuous Passive Motion Exercise Device for Use on Knee Only
With an overall denial rate of 32.7%…
Working Down Denials by Sarah Hanna
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Still Betting on Sleep Therapy
Following CMS' new coverage mandates, a recent survey shows providers are working harder with patients all the way.
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May 2009
Cover Story
Rule Review
Information on the current status of Medicare payment for oxygen equipment and supplies after the 36-month rental cap....
Feature
Long-Term Solution?
The oxygen market is fraught with anxiety, but POC makers say the key to long-term prosperity is the non-delivery model....
Market Analysis
A Private Matter
As the aging population grows, manufacturers say you can convert incontinence customers to your HME business — and they'll like buying from you better....
From the Editor
An Ounce of Prevention
The swine flu scare was a strong reminder for those outside this industry that home care personnel will play a huge role in caring for patients in a flu pandemic....
Headline News
IFR Clears Way for Round One Do-Over
The interim final rule for DMEPOS competitive bidding, which requires a rebid of Round One in 2009, went into effect Saturday, April 18....
On the Home Front
Text a Friend, Answer a Call ... Track Your Diabetes?
iPhone and iPod Touch applications remind diabetics of crucial daily tasks....
Columns
AAHomecare Update
A Necessary Challenge
Through this effort we will preserve the integrity of oxygen reimbursement by showing that it is more than an equipment-based benefit....
Washington Wit & Wisdom
A New Benefit
Why complex rehab technology should be a separate Medicare benefit....
Better Business
Getting Rid of Clutter
The fact is a business can be run well with only six pieces of information on management reports (as long as the numbers are current)....
Sales Notebook
No Records? No Excuses
Not having records of client interactions, customer relationships and the strategy for gaining more orders will soon become a financial loss...
Accreditation Now
Unannounced Surveys
Review the basics to make sure your company is survey-ready...
Working Down Denials
Be Careful with Supply Refills
Providers have responsibilities in contacting the patient and providing their needed supplies on a regular basis when providing refills....
Product Focus
Bariatric Products
Bariatric products, including: Gordon Ellis's bath step Langham K40; 21st Century Scientific's power wheelchair Bounder Plus H-Frame; and more....
Obesity Trends
Obesity affects 60 million adults and costs the nation $117 billion in direct and indirect costs...
HME Products
HME Products
Various HME products, including: Battle Creek's Deluxe BedWarmer; LogicMark's emergency response Freedom Alert; and more....
