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CMS Explores PMD Physician Evaluation Template

Templates could become important element in CMS's pre-payment review demo project.

1,000-plus Beneficiaries Urge Senators to Support MPP

25 providers secure signatures from patients, citizens in congressional letter campaign.

Round Two Bidding Ends Today

CMS reminds DMEPOS providers in Round Two CBAs that they must submit by 9 p.m. ET.

Griffin Aquires Carolina Medical Supply

Purchase lets N.C. HME provider expand operations.

Ms. Wheelchair America Slated for Heartland

2012 titleholder Joise Bader will attend expo, various events at the June show.

Providers Urged to Join Call-in Campaign

April 18 effort will call on Congress to create a separate complex rehab benefit under Medicare.

Letter Calls on Sen. Grassley to Push for MPP

Waterloo residents, VGM employees urge lawmaker to push CBO to score MPP.

P4QC Unveils NCB Videos

First in a series of videos explaining bid program's pitfalls hits Youtube.

Medtrade Spring Offering Discount Codes

Range of special bargains includes early bird pre-show discounts and free expo passes.

Dodge to Keynote 2012 Heartland

Radio personality, speaker will deliver June 5 address at VGM event.



CMS Open Door Offers Demo Details

June 1 target date for PMD prior authorization project not firm.

CMS Slates Two Open Door Forums

March 21 call will discuss mobility authorization demo; April 11 call currently sans agenda.

Lifegas Launches Subcontracting Site

Online form aims to attract providers bidding for oxygen services in various CBAs.

CMS Releases Rule on Solicitation, Subcontracting

Effective April 13, final rule prohibits providers from directly contacting beneficiaries via phone without 'written' consent.

Medline Opens Healthcare Manufacturing Facility Near Atlanta

The new $65 million facility produces adult incontinence products.

CMS Proposes 10-Year Claims Review

Proposed rule would implement aggressive enforcement of Affordable Care Act provision that could pose problematic to providers.

CMS to Brief Congress Next Week

Providers urged to preempt bidding meetings slated with House commitees and Senate staff.

Reimbursement Cuts Could Drive Intelligent Sleep Solutions Growth

Ambulatory, home sleep diagnostic device revenues could hit $40.7 million by 2015.

GF Health Products To Acquire Pressure Management Group

Acquisition expands 'Made in USA' Strategic Initiative.

Exhibitors Gear up for Medtrade Spring

Amount of booth space hovers near 2011 levels as attendance expectations vary.

NCAMES Honors Rep. Ellmers

Association hosts breakfast with various industry personalities to celebrate congresswoman.

Maddak Launches OT Circle Program

ADL maker aims to support Occupational Therapists with network

AMEPA Gets Bidding Answers 

CBIC Ombudsman answers association questions about Round Two accreditation, subcontracting.

CMS Call Outlines Demonstration Project Details

Today’s Open Door Forum yields PMD prior authorization project dates.

FIMBA Adds Sponsors

H.R. 1041’s Rep. Thompson rallies Washington Conference attendees to continue repeal bill’s momentum.

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