WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2014)—In honor of Home Care Month in November, People for Quality Care (PFQC) and Save My Medical Supplies (SMMS) have come together to spread the word about the positive impact of HME.
From helping patients live independently in their homes to being leaders in their communities, there are many examples of how HME providers go out of their way to help others. PFQC and SMMS have created a centralized home for these positive stories.
LAKE WALES, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2014)—3B Medical announced the introduction central sleep apnea (CSA) reporting as an enhancement to clinical reporting. CSA occurs when the brain's signal to the body to inhale is not communicated timely. It is a different problem than obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2014)—Prior to the ICD-10 implementation date on Oct. 1, 2015, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will offer three separate weeks of ICD-10 acknowledgement testing. The first testing week begins Nov. 17, 2014.
These special acknowledgement testing weeks give submitters access to real-time help desk support and allows CMS to analyze testing data. Registration is not required for these virtual events.
