CMS has issued MLN Matters MM7116 on elimination of the first-month purchase option for standard power wheelchairs
January 2011
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Medicare's elimination of the first-month purchase option for Group 2 power wheelchairs is entering its third week, and already problems are surfacing that reach beyond the bottom line
The DME MAC National CERT Education Task Force has scheduled an "Ask the Contractor" teleconference specific to oxygen policy.
Orthopedic softgoods, O&P, and compression hosiery, including: Spinal Rehab Solutions' SR 500 Lumbar Spinal-Air Decompression LSO Brace; Alps South's Easyliner Daisy Breast Form and Gel Petal; and more.
The largely untapped accessible living market presents help for consumers and hope for providers looking for new revenues.
Accessible Home Improvement of America has an idea on how home medical equipment providers can open the door to new business: Enter the accessible home arena.
AAHomecare task force outlines problems and calls for action.
There's a lot of stuff to deal with for a business in which most HME providers started with the simple intent of helping people with chronic illness or disability stay put in their homes.
Setting goals and measurable expectations.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has come up with a list of the Top 20 American cities that are "livable" for people in wheelchairs.
Can Congress mandate the purchase of health insurance?
Is there an ideal revenue mix for HME businesses?
How well are you connected with your customers?
From enrollment screening to new payment oversight, it's all part of the law.
Various HME products, including Carex Health Brands' Trio Roller Walker; Sunrise Medical's Jay J3 Back; Invacare's Knee Walker Model 65960; Sky MedSupply International's Quadruple Cane Tip; and more.
Documentation woes are surfacing across all product categories.
A bold new focus on pain management is part of the evolving retail strategy at Black Bear Medical.
HomeCare's Editorial Advisory Board members give their thoughts on dealing with the industry's changes and the new keys to success.
CPAP providers turn to outsourcing to build their resupply business.