I am writing this column just prior to Medtrade, a time during which we are spending considerable resources to convince CMS to suspend the Oct. 1, implementation

Average Medicare DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) By Product Category DME (E0260, K0001, E0143, etc.) 60 Respiratory (E1390, J7619, E7619, etc.) 47 Rehab

Washington CMS plans to cut payments for compounded inhalation drugs in an effort to discourage pharmacies from compounding. The agency's plans were disclosed

HomeCare's HomeCaring Awards are given to recognize service and commitment to the home medical equipment community. For 2006, the magazine has recognized

As the 109th Congress winds down, the final weeks and months of 2006 demand close attention. One immediate threat relates to the CMS 2007 physician fee

Waterloo, Iowa Last Chance for Patient Choice said it is continuing plans to challenge the legality of the DME competitive bidding portions of the Medicare

Alexandria, Va. The American Association for Homecare said recommendations in the Office of Inspector General report on oxygen will put oxygen patients

Liko/Pediatric Sling Teddy Sling designed to accommodate children as small as 20 pounds; features teddy bear motif can lift from sitting or semi-recumbent

When it comes to providing home medical equipment, it isn't business as usual for Fridley, Minn.-based 4 Day Medical Store. First off, take a look at

Washington A lawsuit protesting the Deficit Reduction Act's constitutionality was dismissed in U.S. district court in late August. Public Citizen, a consumer