June 2003

CDC: Home Care Helped Shorten Hospital Stays

Hyattsville, Md. Americans are spending less time in the hospital than ever before, and the home care industry is part of the reason, according to an

Medicare Proposes Changes to Enrollment Policy

Baltimore To weed out unqualified Medicare providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services April 25 proposed changes to the provider-enrollment

Rotech Raid Sparks Speculation, Concern

Orlando, Fla. Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation April 30 raided Rotech's headquarters in Orlando, as well as company offices in Maine, New

Manufacturer NewsWire

Noteworthy ResMed and Fisher & Paykel Settle Patent Dispute: Sleep product manufacturers ResMed, San Diego, and Fisher & Paykel, Auckland, New Zealand,

Seating & Positioning

Invacare/Pressure-Reduction Support Cushions Infinity Series available in the company's ViscoFoam and FloGel, cushions are designed to accommodate personal

HIPAA Security

Welcome back to Compliance University! Since our last session, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's privacy provisions have taken

New Products

Sunrise Medical/Folding Wheelchair Quickie Chameleon designed for quick assembly and features angle-adjustable seat sling features adjustable seat depth,

Where's the Money?

The federal government has been obliged to budget money (a great deal of money) to cover some rather pressing issues issues that make up a major part

Survival of the Savviest

Last month at Medtrade Spring, I shared an elevator with an unhappy provider. Through 22 floors and frequent stops, she ticked off at least a half dozen

Provider NewsWire

Legislative NYMEP Forms Coalition to Fight Cut for Dual Eligibles: In its ongoing battle to block a state budget cut that would reduce Medicaid reimbursement