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Observation Deck

New Signature Requirements Hit Audits

CMS’s unreasonable requests on providers will put the claims process in traction.

CMS To Give HMEs Access to PECOS

Providers will be able to access the system by July 13.

GAO Report Says CMS Creating Payment Delays

Follow up to 2005 report states that CMS decisions have ‘lead to challenges.’

VGM Helps Steer KHPA to Reasonable Chair Reimbursement

Kansas Medicaid will pay 75 percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for custom-seated wheelchairs.

Fastrack Acquires Prometheus Group

Software maker to leverage billing service for end-to-end solution.

Services Being Restored at Flood-Affected CIGNA

Jurisdiction C DME MAC brings systems back online at its Nashville facility.

H.R. 3790 Now Boasts 232 Backers

Lawmakers continue to support Rep. Meek's NCB repeal bill.

CBO Starts Scoring H.R. 3790

Office forecasting cost estimates for bill to stop competitive bidding.

Flood-Affected CIGNA Open, But Asks Suppliers to Use IVR

Jurisdiction C DME MAC has been affected by recent storms and flooding.

rough road ahead

Products & Technology

A Rough Road Ahead

How mobility providers can survive the loss of the 13-month purchase option, competitive bidding, and the impact of the excise tax, while concurrently fighting the regulatory battles necessary to stop these poor policies.



Clinician Talk

Ultra-light Done Right

Clinical considerations and documentation demands for ultra-lightweight wheelchairs.

Editor's Note

Homecare’s Citizen Soldiers

Finding balance between surviving and reversing bad policies.

TAHCS Wraps First Annual LoneStar Conference

Texas providers discuss topics ranging from H.R. 3790 to audits at new event.

Amputee's Wheelchair Denial Gaining News Attention

California TV station covers Medicare’s denial of power wheelchair to beneficiary with worn-out chair.

Complex Rehab Providers Hit the Hill

Providers, consumers come to Washington for CELA 2010 to discuss, push separate complex rehab benefit.

H.R. 3790 Claims 222 Co-Sponsors

Industry momentum pushes Meek Bill to end NCB well over goal.

H.R. 3790: One Co-Sponsor Shy

Meek Bill at 215 of 216 co-sponsors; with Meek added, Bill could win a House vote.

'Kirk To Enterprise'

By 2013, mobile phones the most popular way to web surf. How will this impact HME?

Reps. Klein, Ros-Lehtinen Launch Anti-Fraud Bill

Legislation seeks to halt distribution of patient numbers, verify patient visits.

CPAP Taskforce Sets Sights on Medicare PAP Policy

Spun from AAHomecare’s HME/RT Council, body aims to nix excessive administration, address face-to-face visit requirement.

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