September 2010

A letter calling for a one-year delay of the elimination of the first-month purchase option for standard power wheelchairs was sent to leaders of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees.
In a special series for HomeCare Monday, health care attorney Neil Caesar will provide clarification and insight on several of the new standards. This week, Caesar's comments are directed toward Standard No. 1 (licensure).
Because of security concerns, National Government Services is eliminating free direct dial-up options and will require the use of a Network Service Vendor for access to the CEDI Gateway.
National Government Services is eliminating the direct dial-up options and is requiring the use of [an approved network service vendor] for access to the CEDI Gateway.
Noridian Administrative Services, the DME MAC for Jurisdiction D, outlined the differences between a break in need and a break in billing for oxygen in a bulletin, which also provides claim submission suggestions.
Universal Software Solutions and HealthCall have partnered on a new automated system called HealthCall Direct to help providers stay in touch with patients, refill supplies and meet compliance requirements.
No oxygen here, but plenty of good service — and good business sense — keep Jackson Medical Supply busy.
Consultative sales to caregivers can create big volume from small items.
Bath products and patient lifts, including: Maddak's MaddaGuard; Invacare's Get-U-Up; Hill-Rom's Golvo; Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing's Bellavita Bath Lift; and more.
Various HME products, including: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's ICON CPAP; DynaVox Mayer-Johnson's BOARDMAKER STUDIO; Gojo Industries' Provon Skin and Hair Line; and more.