BREA, Calif. (July 22 2014)—The ITC has reversed its recent decision in the matter of ResMed’s complaint regarding the design of Apex Medical’s XT CPAP machine water chambers. The notice states: “The Commission has further determined Apex’s redesigned XT CPAP humidifier is not covered by the Consent Order, thereby reversing the ALJ’s finding on this point.

MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2014)—Dr. Comfort, a leading manufacturer of therapeutic footwear, has released the results of its recent study, which examined the clinical impact of therapeutic footwear on diabetic complications, including foot ulcers and amputations, in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The results show that the likelihood of foot ulcers and amputation in T2DM patients not wearing therapeutic footwear was higher than in patients who did wear therapeutic footwear.

NASHVILLE (July 22, 2014)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM) today announced the appointment of William C. (Bill) Mixon as President. “Today I am excited to announce that Bill Mixon (no relation to Invacare's Mal Mixon) will be joining NSM as President,” said CEO Mike Ballard. “As we grow, our need for talented, experienced business executives continues. Bill’s background and credentials fit with our company mission and values.

WASHINGTON (July 23, 2014)—AAHomecare is leading the charge to build support for the new audit reform legislation by publicly asking all HME state associations for their formal endorsement of H.R. 5083, the Medicare DMEPOS Audit Reform and Improvement (AIR) Act.

WASHINGTON—This year has been huge for the HME industry on Capitol Hill. With the introduction of H.R. 4920 and the AIR Act, we're fighting hard to get our issues to the forefront of our representatives’ minds. The 2015 Washington Legislative Conference, taking place May 19-20, 2015, will be more important than ever. We'll work with you to schedule the right appointments.

WASHINGTON—AAHomecare has developed the Focus on Compliance Workbook to help HME providers develop their company’s compliance program.

WASHINGTON (July 17, 2014)—As a barrage of government audits cripple many home medical equipment companies, legislation proposed in the House would restrict the audits and bring relief to the beleaguered providers. These companies supply Medicare beneficiaries with critical equipment such as oxygen therapy, power wheelchairs and diabetic testing materials. For years, rampant audits have been a financial burden for providers—many small or family-owned businesses.

WASHINGTON (July 15, 2014)—On July 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to recompete the supplier contracts awarded in Round 2 of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. CMS is required by law to recompete contracts under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program at least once every three years.

WASHINGTON (July 16, 2014)—The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) has launched fixmedicareaudits.org as the new headquarters for DME audit reform. The site will act as a one-stop shop for visitors to learn everything they need to know about audit reform and how to support the Audit Improvement and Reform (AIR) Act. The AIR Act, H.R.