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Invacare Sponsors 2012 Veterans Wheelchair Games

Paralyzed Veterans of America thanks DME for its 32nd year of support.

Medicare Limits TENS Coverage for CLBP

CMS final decision says TENS units only covered for clinical studies.

Recurring, Refill Item Request Rules Changed

New rules for recurring supplies saddle providers with additional costs — after bids.

Congress Questions CMS on Audits

House subcommittee chair blasts CMS for ‘incompetence’ in audit oversight.

Texas HME Sets Sights on NCB

Newspaper column from San Antonio provider educates Lone Star readers on dangers of bid program.

Near-term Health Spending Projected to Grow at 4%

U.S. healthcare spending won’t ramp up by a larger degree until ACA kicks into gear in 2014.

CMS Hosting Two Special Open Doors Forums

June 14 call addresses PMD electronic clinical template; June 28 call addresses PMD prior authorization program.

Study: NCB Flaws Result in ‘Disastrous’ Outcome

New Caltech research using computer models demonstrates bid program’s problems.

Medicare Audits

Building a Rapid Response System

How to minimize the impact of Medicare audits by implementing practices that will ensure claims pass muster, as well as help the organization rapidly respond to auditors' documentation requests.

Editor’s Note

Enough Is Enough



Competitive Bidding

Weighing the Options

How to develop alternative business plans prior to competitive bidding Round Two implementation.

MSO's

Increasing Your Team’s Expertise

How to best leverage MSO educational offerings.

Accreditation

Turning Compliance on a Dime

How to rapidly roll out accreditation for Round Two subcontracting.

Rental Mobility

Fine Tuning Mobility Rental

How to increase the effectiveness of your standard power mobility rental business.

Orthotics & Prosthetics

A Likely Expansion Opportunity

How to expand into orthotics and prosthetics.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Buying

Making the Right Buy

How to approach purchasing a provider business.

Problem Solvers

Leveraging Social Media

HME is starting to see the importance of engaging customers using social media tools.

POCs

Taking Oxygen on the Road

How to help patients travel with their POCs.

Medicare Audits

Building a Rapid Response System

How to minimize the impact of Medicare audits.

Government Affairs

Forging Advocacy Ambassadors

How to enlist your patients to lobby Congress for the MPP.

Diabetic Footwear

A Foothold in Building Patient Relationships

How to add diabetic footwear to your line of services.

Observation Deck

Tips and Tricks for Transition

Just as you wouldn’t go into the wilderness without the proper training, gear and companions, you shouldn’t face today’s mobility market without the right resources.

Bed Safety

Ensuring a Sound, Safe Sleep

How to implement a plan to maintain bed safety for bariatric patients.

Cash Sales Merchandising

Showcasing Your Wares

How to effectively merchandize retail products.

Training

Turning up the Talent on the Team

How to size and train a flexible, responsive HME staff.

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