Based on the DME MAC's review of documentation received, the following were the two primary reasons for denial:

Members of the Los Angeles disability community helped recruit their members and constituents to turn out en masse to participate in the event.

Ambulatory aids and lift chairs, including: ConvaQuip's Model 600A; The Crutch Buddy; Drive Medical's Wenzelite Nimbo Posture Walker Seat; and more.

I've heard from several providers lately that they cannot keep up with the volume of changes coming down in the industry. Who can?

 

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.

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., asked Senate colleagues to sign a letter supporting a one-year delay of the elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs.

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.