How to be economically sound while still putting the patient first.
- By Kirsten DeLay
- Sep 10, 2009
Accreditation
What are the full implications for the Sept. 30 cut-off, and what can providers do if they are going to miss it?
- By Joseph Duffy
- Sep 10, 2009
AAHomecare labels Inspector General’s report ‘extremely misleading’ and says ignores true provider costs'.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 03, 2009
Funding Focus
It is imperative that all of us in the home respiratory supplier industry arm ourselves with a refresher course in government.
- By Kelly Riley
- Sep 01, 2009
Golden state puts its formative DME RFP pilot program on deep freeze.
Funding Fundamentals
Finding an equitable method for Medicare repairs.
- By Georgie Blackburn
- Aug 01, 2009
July 1 CMS Open Door Forum reminds providers they must have their affairs in order to continue billing.
Funding Focus
CMS has placed the bar for PAP compliance as usage of four plus hours over 70 percent of nights within any consecutive 30- day period. While certainly not meeting the test of scientific validity, it offers a place to start.
- By Kelly Riley
- Jul 01, 2009
PAOC uncovers news that subcontractors could hold up providers' accreditation.
Now that providers are five months into the new PAP LCD policy (at press time), Respiratory Management wanted to know: How are providers faring?
- By Elisha Bury
- Jun 01, 2009
Funding Focus
The time for looking closely at therapy compliance is at hand.
- By Kelly Riley
- Jun 01, 2009
Agency says bidding will begin this fall.
Committee has been considering HME cuts to pay for health reform.
New report says LOS Management offers one of the best opportunities to boost provider profitability.
Funding Focus
Saying there is anything positive in the new oxygen policy is a bit akin to telling someone newly unemployed that they will now receive a few more tax advantages. Nevertheless, with so little positives mentioned, it is important that providers are aware of the few threads that are out there.
- By Kelly Riley
- Apr 01, 2009
Funding Focus
- By Kelly Riley
- Mar 01, 2009
Advanced beneficiary notices can help address dreaded cash flow problems.
- By Peggy Walker
- Mar 01, 2009
Funding Focus
Kelly Riley reviews the details of the long-awaited oxygen guidelines for the rental cap.
- By Kelly Riley
- Jan 01, 2009