BLAINE, MINN. (May 12, 2016)—Introducing the new Thermoskin Thermal Ankle Brace. Provides heat therapy, increased circulation along with light compression. Pull on design with anti-slip sole helps prevent slipping while two removable side stabilizers provide additional ankle support. Ideal for arthritis, diabetes, weak ankles, cold and sensitive feet. The Thermoskin Thermal Ankle Brace has received a PDAC HCPCS coding verification letter.
Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2016)—The highly anticipated companion bill to S. 2736, the Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment (PADME) Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 12, 2016. H.R. 5210 was introduced by Representatives Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa). This bill has gathered broad bi-partisan support as it has been introduced with 40 original co-sponsors including Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2016)—Today CMS published a revision to SE1521, which places limits on the scope of review for redeterminations and reconsiderations of certain claims. When this was originally published in 2015, AAHomecare worked with CMS to have the instruction expanded to include complex prepayment audits.
This should be helpful as suppliers work through the audit and appeal process!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2016)—This week, AAHomecare submitted comments on the proposed demonstration to revise Part B Medicare prescription drug payments under the Agency’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
WINTERTHUR, Switzerland (May 11, 2016)—SIGVARIS is excited to announce that it has completed a definitive agreement to purchase the BiaCare business, located in Zeeland, Michigan.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA (May 11, 2016)—SIGVARIS North America is putting its best foot forward this summer with the launch of several new graduated compression product additions to the MICROFIBER SHADES line.
MICROFIBER SHADES was designed to give people a fun, new way to wear compression every day as well as start conversations with new and first time users about the health benefits of wearing compression.