Washington Providers beware. Callers pretending to be from Medicare are targeting providers and stealing personal information from them, CMS has warned.
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When selling home medical equipment, the consumer/patient is counting on you to be his medical product adviser, so it is important to become an educated
Providers are searching for ways to survive the cuts in reimbursement, streamline their operations and continue to serve patients as they have in the
In 2004, CMS announced a three-pronged plan to revamp coverage, coding and payment for Medicare's mobility benefit. Which of the following best represents
As we continue to climb the ROPE Ladder to compliance success, Rung 3 probably inspires the most fear and trepidation. The process of identifying problems
Washington A proposed federal measure seeks to bring more awareness to the dangers of seniors falling. The Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004
Are you aware of the Keeping Seniors Safe From Falls Act of 2004? I am, because I had a serious fall several years ago and suffered a broken hip. Since
Waterloo, Iowa Former Van G. Miller & Associates President Tommy Fitzgerald died Dec. 24 at the age of 70. Without Tom Fitzgerald, VGM would not be what
Golden Technologies/Bariatric Lift Recliner Super 33 700-pound weight capacity; 33 inches between arms features three motors and a quiet lifting system;
Elyria, Ohio Invacare has lowered its earnings per share guidance for 2005, citing Medicare reimbursement policies for power wheelchairs and slower purchasing
Buy dog food. Pick up dry cleaning. Go to grocery store. Now you know some of the very exciting ways in which I spend my time, since these are a few of
Corona, Calif. Wheelchair manufacturer Colours N Motion began the New Year in a new facility after relocating its operations to Corona. The new production
For over a decade, I have had the privilege of watching the home medical equipment industry serve patients in a way that has enabled them to remain independent
Minneapolis Otto Bock HealthCare has acquired Tempe, Ariz.-based OrthoRehab, an orthopedic rehabilitation services company. Otto Bock produces prosthetic
Collinsville, Ill. A rehab technician who found $6,800 hidden in rented medical equipment said he notified his supervisor and doesn't regret not keeping
Baltimore In December, CMS released its long-awaited Part B drug price schedule for the first quarter of 2005, effective Jan. 1 through March 31. As predicted,
Lake Forest, Calif. Home respiratory provider Apria Healthcare Group has entered into a five-year revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks
As Americans' waistlines continue to expand, so does the market for bariatric wheelchairs, beds, bath aids and other home medical equipment to accommodate
Denver Dialysis services giant Gambro Healthcare has agreed to plead guilty to criminal felony charges, admitted to health care fraud and reached a $350
Washington In a December report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recommended steps Medicare should take to help curb abuse of the program's
Southfield, Mich. Critical Home Care has changed its name to Arcadia Resources, reflecting the company's expanded lines of business after a May 2004 merger
Baltimore A federal panel's proposals to help revamp Medicare's wheelchair benefit spells out many actions the HME industry has pushed hard for in recent