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Providers Urged to Lobby for MPP

Associations call for HMEs’ support as they work to attach MPP to final ‘doc fix’ in final days of Congressional session.

Dream, VGM Partner for Audit Solution

VGM offers members discounts of HME prescription, documentation system that safeguards against audits.

FDA Proposes Work Suspension at Invacare

Agency says ‘violations’ led to consent decree that would suspend certain operations, Invacare says will discuss terms.

Service Helps HMEs Track Patient Fatalities

Fastrack MDI helps providers prevent possible billing issues.

Sleep Providers, You're Invited

HME Business and Mizuho Securities USA conducting biannual sleep market survey.

Access Now Pres. Launches Mobility Matters

New site aims to give users access to mobility products and services.

BOC to Join O&P Alliance

BOC will help advocacy group push for better orthotic and prosthetic car and standards.

Industry, Patients: ‘Stop Mobility Pre-payment Review — Now'

Provider and consumer advocates call on Congress to cease implementation of power wheelchair program.

Philips Launches ‘Partners in Compliance Management’

New site aims to help sleep care professionals increase compliance through various tools and resources.

Anthem Rescinds Termination Policy

Providers in the network do not need to overhaul their DMEPOS accreditation.



IntegraSleep Receives ACHC Accreditation

Diagnostic sleep lab awarded with its first accreditation.

CMS Rolls Out Round Two NCB Timetable

Registration starts Dec. 5, bidding starts Jan. 30.

Independent Businesses Back Bid Repeal

National Federation of Independent Business sends letter of support for HR-1041 to Reps. Thompson, Altmire.

Cramton Returns to the Hill to Blast NCB

NCB critic noted NCB lets CMS manipulate pricing, touts MPP as solution.

HHS OIG: ZPICs Hindering Oversight

Report says Anti-Fraud Contractors used bad data to report workloads while being paid $22+ Billion.

H.R. 1041 Nabs One More

Addition of N.H. lawmaker brings bill’s co-sponsors to 164.

AMEPA Launches Advocacy Hotline

Patient Advocacy Line automatically links patients with their legislators.

2012 Fee Schedule Gives DME a 2.4% Bump

Uptick reflects consumer price increases; competitive bidding Round One rates remain as they are.

VIDEO - Brightree Launches IVR Solution

System lets providers deploy ‘intelligent’ automated telephone campaigns to patients.

VIDEO – Pride Makes Jazzy Select 6 Rental Ready

Mobility manufacturer provides a tour of key rental market features.

Drive Aquires ActiveCare

New addition will help round out Drive’s power mobility offerings.

Comfort Company & PDG Partner Up

Companies will share distribution of seating, positioning, mobility products.

VIDEO – Blue Chip Showcases Airus

Blue Chip gives HMEB a walkthrough of its air-fluidized therapy system at Medtrade.

VIDEO - Invacare Outlines Bidding Preparation

Medtrade presentation with Mixon, Bachenheimer discusses how providers can prepare for NCB Round Two.

VIDEO - AAHomecare Unveils MPP Particulars

Washington Update presentation at Medtrade offers more details, creates controversy.

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