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Free PECOS Extractor Tool Now Available

ClaraVista develops software to help providers identify physicians not in Medicare system.

Providers Ambushed by PECOS

Referring physicians must register with the CMS system by Jan. 1, or HME provider claims won't go through.

Round One Bidding Begins

HME providers in nine CBAs have 60 days to submit their bids starting Oct. 21.

Meek Intros Bill to End NCB

H.R. 3790 calls for repeal of CMS’s competitive bidding program.

Brightree to Provide AirVersent Point of Delivery

System can be configured to meet individual HME needs.

Fox News Slams DME

Report compares Medicare rentals to web prices, carries pro-NCB slant.

MedFORCE, Computers Unlimited to Integrate Systems

HME technology firms to develop integration between document imaging and HME management systems.

Next NCB Open Door Forum Oct. 14

CMS, CBIC announce seventh call in special competitive bidding series.

LifeGas Receives Subcontractor Accreditation

Firm can deliver and instruct patients on use of O2 equipemnt.

Brightree to Add Sales, Marketing Automation

HME software firm partners with Louis Feuer to design BrightSALES.



House Sign-on Letter Calls to Restore Complex Rehab Funding

Rep. Baldwin calls for an end to 9.5 cut for group 3 chairs.

CMS Releases New Subcontractor Guidelines

Details now available on CBIC site.

Next NCB Open Door Forum Oct. 7

CMS, CBIC announce sixth call in special competitive bidding series

CMS Confirms Bids Open Oct. 21

Agency confirms round one re-bid is currently on schedule.

Sen. Cantwell Voices Support for Homecare

Lawmaker says she will fight to change the way long-term care is funded.

Ross Presents O2 Reform as H.R. 3200 Amendment

Energy and Commerce chair Tells Rep. Ross 'Let’s Work Together' on oxygen reform.

PMSI Launches Mobility Repair Service

Worker’s comp provider will offer equipment repair network and home access modification service.

AAHomecare Letter Urges O2 Providers to Support Ross Reforms

Association President calls on providers to back reforms in the Face of Senate Finance proposals.

Senate Finance Committee Proposes HME Cuts, Fees

AAHomecare says it will fight new ‘framework’ document.

Special ODF Reviews Bidding Registration Deadlines, Accreditation

CMS staff remind providers of round one registration deadlines, answer accreditation questions.

Next Round One Rebid ODF Coming Sept. 16

Call will cover ‘What You Need to Know Before Submitting Your Bid.’

HHS OIG Wheelchair Report: Fact or Fiction?

AAHomecare labels Inspector General’s report ‘extremely misleading’ and says ignores true provider costs'.

AAHomecare to Speak on C-SPAN

HME/RT Advisory Council Chair Marx will refute ‘wildly inaccurate’ statements made on Aug. 28 program.

CA's Bidding Program Cancelled

Golden state puts its formative DME RFP pilot program on deep freeze.

Oxygen Reform Compromise in Sight?

Various industry groups meet to discuss a revised oxygen benefit reform proposal.

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