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Griffin Home Health Care Lends a Hand

HME providers donates 20 hospital beds to Charlotte Rescue Mission.  

Extrakare Makes Inc.'s 500/5,000 Again

Sleep provider makes the list for the third year in a row.

CBIC Releases Round 2 Categories, Zip Codes

Expansion of bid program incorporates mail-order competition, bidding begins in winter.

AAHomecare, GAO Discuss Bidding Problems

Association brings laundry list of issues associated with the bid program.

CMS Slates Provider Compliance Listening Sessions

Scheduled for Aug. 23-25, the calls will focus on recent OIG reports.

Service Expands Access to History Battlefields

Wheelchair users now enjoy greater access to major Civil War battlefields.

Mainstream Media Delivers More Bad Bidding News

Opinion column portrays program as 'disaster waiting to happen,' news article highlights provider problems.

H.R. 1041 Notches 4 More Backers

House bid repeal bill now up to 145 co-sponsors.

Budget Agreement: HME's Fate Remains Uncertain

Medicare cuts are still on the table for joint congressional panel that must outline $1.5T more in cuts.

Multiple Surveys Floated to HMEs

Providers can sound off on heat wave's effect on patients, use of RTs, bidding repeal's price tag.



Audit Training Hits the Highway

Invacare, VGM 'Audit Roadshow' slated for various locations in August.

Longtime Industry Ally Rep. Ross to Retire

House HME champion Mike Ross will not seek reelection at the end of his term.

Cramton Unveils New Bidding Video

UMD Prof. asks 'is Medicare heading for a trainwreck?'

Debt Debate Puts HME on the Chopping Block

Providers urged to tell lawmakers 'no more cuts to homecare' as Congress, President wrangle.

Bid Repeal Bill Up to 141 Backers

Industry lobbying gains four more co-sponsors for H.R. 1041.

Apria, Humana Entering Exclusive Agreement?

Sources say Apria to exclusively provide DME for Humana health plans in Kentucky.

H.R. 1041 Reaches 137 Backers

Pace in gaining co-sponsors for bid-repeal bill ticks down.

Compression Sock Wins Design Award

Panel of international judges recognized Medi for Men for finish, functionality.

Otto Bock Purchases Tri Quality Inc.

Sacramento-based mobility firm expands Otto Bock’s range of seating options.

CEDI Clock is Ticking

Providers have less than 50 days to turn in their recertification form.

HHS OIG: Most Power Chairs Aren’t Medically Necessary

Report says 61% of 2007’s power wheelchair claims weren’t medically necessary or lacked documentation.

ResMed Acquires BiancaMed

Irish firm has developed touch-free device that measures sleep and breathing.

ATG Rehab Acquires Chesapeake Rehab

Historic deal marks the largest acquisition to date in the complex rehab industry.

Anti-Fraud Bill Floated in Senate

FAST Act would target power chairs for pre-pay review; could be expanded to more DME.

AAHomecare Calls for Changes to CPAP ABN Rules

Letter to CMS asks for ABNs to be used on day one of therapy if noncompliance likely.

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