January 2008 | HomeCare Magazine

January 2008

CMS Tightens the Screws on Supplier Standards

Jan 28, 2008 –

Provider Groups Go Green to 'Rock the Halls of Congress'

Jan 28, 2008 –

CMS Briefs Congress on NCB, Disses DME

Jan 28, 2008 –

Focus on Round Two, Roberts' Staff Tells MAMES Members

Jan 28, 2008 –

Draft Rule Outlines Medicaid Proposal for Personal Assistance Care

Jan 28, 2008 –

Groups Back Invacare's Break with Scooter Store

Jan 28, 2008 –

Industry's Thomas-Payne Loses Battle with Cancer

Jan 28, 2008 –

CMS' Round Two Announcement Puts the Accent on Fraud

Jan 14, 2008 –

Industry Reacts, Gears Up for Bidding in Next 70 MSAs

Jan 14, 2008 –

NPI, Accreditation Conferences Discussed at Open Door; Round Two Timetable--Not

Jan 14, 2008 –

CMS Ramps Up Competitive Bidding, Round Two

Jan 08, 2008 –

Newest Competitive Bidding Debacle: Providers Might Have Misstated Bids

Jan 08, 2008 –

Accreditation Deadlines Surface for New Suppliers; 'Don't Drag Your Feet,' Accreditors Warn

Jan 08, 2008 –

Maximum Comfort Loses CMN Decision on Government's Appeal

Jan 08, 2008 –

Stakeholders Push Ahead with Second Lawsuit to Stop NCB

Jan 08, 2008 –

Respironics Board Endorses $5.1 Billion Bid from Philips

Jan 08, 2008 –

Hoover Returns to Role as Medical Director for Cigna

Jan 08, 2008 –

HomeCare Experts

Mary Ellen Conway
Accreditation Now
Annual Education Requirements
Prepare early for the training CMS requires of all HME/DME technical staff
Colette A. Weil
Marketing Matters
Capturing Media Attention
Smart strategies for getting free exposure for your HME/DME company
Sarah Hanna
Working Down Denials
Knowledge Is Power
If you know what you’re dealing with, you can avoid or reverse K0858 denials
Seth Johnson
Washington Outlook
The MPP Battle Plan
The struggle for an alternative to the Medicare bidding program is far from over
Russ Willcutt
Editorial Insights
Rounding the Corner
Ready to rely less on reimbursements?
Wayne Stanfield
NAIMES Notes
Fool’s Gold
Medicare reimbursement fees are arbitrary and artificial, bearing no resemblance to actual HME/DME...
Edward Vishnevetsky
Case Studies
Attestations and Addendums
Both are allowed when responding to Medicare audits
Shelly Prial
Shelly Sez
Time for Teamwork
Support the HME/DME industry by joining state and national associations
Bradley Smith
Capital Commentary
Valuating Your HME/DME
Your company is worth what someone is willing to pay for it
Bill Wood
Oxygen Applications
Optimal Oxygen
Using an accurate oximeter to monitor saturation goals
Miriam Lieber
The Bottom Line
The Extra Mile
How can HME providers continue to step up after natural disasters?
Marcus Banks
Software Solutions
Evaluating Software Vendors
What to look for when choosing a software system
Roberta Domos
HME Insights
Medicare Mail Order Claims
Streamlining your processes in the event of an audit
Nissa Hiatt
Open House
Certified Accessibility Specialists
Help your patients stay home longer
Jeffrey S. Baird
Compliance Matters
Too Many Hats
Why the CEO should not serve as the compliance officer
Louis Feuer, MA, MSW
Sales Notebook
Expanding Your Network
Generating new business is a critical concern for today’s HME/DME professional
Cara C. Bachenheimer
Washington Wit & Wisdom
Ensuring Access to Quality CRT
Legislation has been introduced to protect consumers in this critical category
Wayne Stanfield
AAHomecare Update
Uniting the Industry
One voice, one purpose, one national association
Kelly J. Riley
All Things Respiratory
Stake Your Claim
Tips for getting Positive Airway Therapy claims paid
Neil Caesar
Compliance University
Constructive Feedback
Programs improve internal communication
Jeffrey S. Baird
Law School
Blessing in Disguise
Opportunities for the competitive bid contract “loser”

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