ST. LOUIS, Mo. (May 8, 2014)—Completely refinished and up to 20 percent less, Responsive Respiratory’s RestoredO2 cylinders are a price-conscious solution for home care provider. RestoredO2 cylinders allow providers to reduce cost without sacrificing quality. Every RestoredO2 cylinder is completely refinished with new hydro test and finish. “You cannot tell the difference between the new and RestoredO2.
TULSA, Okla. (May 12, 2014)—More than 50 million people in the U.S. have problems putting on and taking off their footwear. More than 1 million people in the U.S. have major orthopedic surgeries every year and are not allowed to bend or reach for six to eight months. The Shoe Boot Valet (SBV) is the only device specifically developed to assist the mobility-challenged person with pulling on and taking off their footwear without having to bend or reach.
CMS recently launched an emergency initiative to nearly triple the size of the current Power Mobility Device (PMD) Prior Authorization Demonstration. Expanding this program will mandate that providers in 12 additional states will be required to obtain prior authorization from Medicare for power mobility for select HCPCS codes. This expansion has been welcomed by industry stakeholders that commented in favor of the expansion.