Orthopedic softgoods, O&P, and compression hosiery, including: Cast Handle; Amoena's Balance Individual with Comfort+; Breg's Lace Up Ankle; and more.

It's a little unusual lately to hear that someone is starting a new HME business.

While the industry-devised "clawback" proposal is a no-go, rehab advocates are still working on an alternative plan to preserve

Even though CMS has delayed the PECOS physician registration requirement, Andrea Stark is counseling HME companies not to slow down on educating referral sources about the new rule.

Two Florida men with deep HME roots launched a Web-based program designed to help companies comply with the ever-mounting number of federal and state regulations, as well as accreditation standards.

CMS will implement the 2010 national monthly payment rates for stationary oxygen equipment effective for claims with dates of service

Noridian Administrative Services has modified its Assistive Technology Professional designation to differentiate between

H.R. 3790, the bill that would stop DMEPOS competitive bidding, has gotten a big boost from the 49,000-member American Association for Respiratory Care, which recently announced its support

After the results of a study found no significant differences between negative pressure wound therapy devices — and, therefore, no need for multiple codes — CMS made it official with the release of

Jan. 4, 2010, is a very scary date. That's when Medicare will stop paying HME claims unless the referring physician is registered in PECOS.