IN MAY 2000, HomeCare magazine surveyed more than 100 home medical equipment providers around the country to learn more about their reimbursement practices. How are reimbursement tasks divided among employees? What kind of training do they receive? How are problem claims handled? How does the appeal process work? How long does it take to get reimbursed? And how do HME providers rate the performance of the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers?

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